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Young Got It Done – Westchester Edition!

A few weeks ago we told you about an effort by Young Dems in Westchester to move their village elections from March to November.  They faced some serious opposition:

Common-sense progressive change is not supported by everyone – the Croton-on-Hudson Republican Committee is devoted to stopping this. Their candidates for village office are not only campaigning on their own platform but campaigning against Proposition 1.

 

Well we are proud to report that yesterday the voters of Croton-on-Hudson adopted… Read More

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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

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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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State Senate Coup Anniversary Party on CBS

Our State Senate Coup Anniversary Party on CBS News (full press release after the jump, and we’ll be posting photos and video later):

Also check out Heather’s awesome quote on the coverage at LoHud.com:

Heather James of the Manhattan Young Democrats said the protest was meant to bring attention to corruption in Albany.

“We have a few people who need to go and we think Espada is one of them,” she said. “This is to commemorate the coup when

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