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More Photos From State Senate Coup Anniversary Party

Courtesy of MYD member Juan Carlos Pineiro Escoriaza, great photos from Saturday’s event:

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Village Voice Coverage of Anniversary Party

From the Village Voice blog: “Pedro Espada Gets Sushi Surprise From Manhattan Young Democrats“: “We are Democrats, but we do not believe that just because someone has a ‘D’ next to their name they deserve our unwavering support!” yelled Harris, her voice booming down the quiet Beechwood Drive where Espada resides in a picturesque two-story dwelling that stands in contrast to the brick apartment buildings dotting his 33rd District. (Though Espada claims he lives in a Bronx cooperative, which Cuomo’s suit says is paid for with a stipend from his Soundview HealthCare Network, the 20 grand in Japanese takeout also outlined in that suit was delivered to his Mamaroneck address.) So along with $4.95 pre-made California rolls purchased from a … More >>

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State Senate Coup Anniversary Party Video and Photos

This weekend’s protest at Pedro’s house was a great success. Here is our video from the event: And our photos:

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More Party Coverage: Napoleon Dynamite, Gift Basket & Sushi

From Larchmont-Mamarneck Patch, more coverage of the Party (the video is awesome!): Mocking Senator Pedro Espada with shirts that parodied a movie election, protesters gathered in front of the embattled majority leader’s Mamaroneck home Saturday to give him an earful. Protesters wore shirts that said “Don’t Vote for Pedro,” a play on the “Vote for Pedro” slogan for a fictional class president in the 2004 movie Napoleon Dynamite. [...] The day marked exactly one year since Espada installed himself as majority leader through a coup. While his political fortunes looked extraordinary then, twelve months removed he is facing palpable public anger. [...] Espada’s facing two lawsuits filed by Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, which detail the alleged laundering of $14 million … More >>

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