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Letter Stuffing For Luke Henry A Success! |
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Friday, 05 September 2008 |
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"On Thursday, Sept. 4th, DFNYC volunteers joined forces with other Luke Henry volunteers for envelope stuffing to support Luke's campaign against incumbent Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. "
As you can see, a lot of envelopes went out! |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 September 2008 )
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Join the Fight to Save NYs Affordable Healthcare |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Wednesday, 03 September 2008 |
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Forum on plans to convert nonprofit GHI/HIP healthcare to a for-profit company.
When: Thursday, September 18, at 7:30 pm
Where: 6th Street Community Center, 638 E. 6th Street (Between Aves. B and C)
Speakers to date: Clarice Torrence, President, NY Metro Postal Union; State Senator Tom Duane; Billy Wharton, Coalition Against Privatization.
Sponsors: Democracy for NYC, Coalition Against Privatization NYC Democratic Socials of America, NYC Young Democratic Socials, Progrssive Democrats of NY - CD14
Subways: F/V to 2nd Ave/Lower East Side; L to 1st Ave; 4/6 to Bleeker St.
Contact: kenny.schaeffer-at-gmail.com
Update: In July, State Senator Tom Duane issued a statement in opposition to the merger, which you can read at our website, at dfnyc.org
Background: Around four million people, including 93% of NYC employees, subscribe to GHI/HIP health plans. Since the 1940s these plans have provided quality low-cost options for working people and have served to shield New Yorkers from the worst effects of the national healthcare crisis.
In December 2007, GHI/HIP applied to the state to merge the two non-profit companies into a new public corporation called Emblem Health. The resulting IPO would provide a large cash infusion that the companies say they need to make capital improvements. HIP has health clinics, GHI does not.
As a public corporation, the combined company's primary fiduciary obligation will be to make a profit for its shareholders. This pressure will likely create higher premiums. A one percent increase in premiums would cost the city $27.5 million, presenting the prospect that the city would either need to reduce benefits or seek increased employee co-pays.
Mayor Bloomberg's was one of the few elected officials to criticize the merger and his office has sued to stop it. A request for a Temporary Restraining Order was denied so the merger process is continuing.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 September 2008 )
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Monday, 01 September 2008 |
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Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Staten Island - 7:00pm, Muddy Cup, 388 Van Duzer Street, Staten Island, with host Al Dykes.
Upper West Side - 7:00pm, Cosi (the back room) - 2186 Broadway (btwn 77 and 78 street), with host Merle Mceldowney.
West Village - 7:00pm, Kettle of Fish, 59 Christopher St. (near 7th Ave.) with host Josh Silverstein.
Astoria, Queens - 7:30pm, Omonia Cafe, 3220 Broadway (N train to Broadway, cafe on the corner of 33rd and Broadway), with hosts Costa Constantinides and Jeremiah Frei-Pearson.
Sunnyside, Queens - 7:30pm, The Grind (in the back room), 39-24 Queens Blvd., with host Dan Jacoby.
Bayside, Queens - 7:00pm, The First Edition, 41-08 Bell Blvd, right near the LIRR stop, with host Steve Behar of Democrats for New Politics.
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn - 7:00pm, Wycoff Bennett Homestead, 1669 East 22nd Street, with host Annette Mont.
Send your Linkup feedback and suggestions to linkup (at) dfnyc.org |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 02 September 2008 )
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NOW Endorses Steve Harrison For Congress! |
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Thursday, 21 August 2008 |
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Feminists pick Harrison over Michael McMahon in NY 13th Congressional District in Tues., Sept. 9 Democratic Primary
August 20 Press Conference
(Staten Island/Brooklyn) -- The National Organization for Women (NOW) will announce its formal endorsement of Steve Harrison as the strongest supporter of women's rights in the race for New York's 13th Congressional District (Staten Island/Southwest Brooklyn) Democratic nomination in a 2:00 PM Wednesday Aug. 20 press conference at the Staten Island Hotel, 1415 Richmond Ave., Staten Island, NY.
Harrison is running against New York City Councilman Michael McMahon in the Democratic Primary which will be held Tues., Sept. 9.
"NOW PAC is pleased to endorse Steve Harrison for the U.S. House of Representatives from New York," said NOW Political Action Committee Chair Kim Gandy. "We look forward to voters in Staten Island and Brooklyn sending a strong supporter of women's rights to Washington. Steve has the values we need to improve the lives of women and families in this country."
The Brooklyn Queens NOW Political Action Committee (BQ NOW PAC) recommended that the Washington-based organization headed by Gandy endorse Harrison. With a member-base of over 500,000 NOW is the largest organization of feminists in the country.
"We were impressed with Steve Harrison's grasp of and support of our core issues: constitutional equality for women, reproductive rights, equal economic opportunity, stopping violence against women and ending gender and sexual orientation discrimination," said Shirley Ranz, the chair of the local NOW PAC.
BQ-NOW Vice President Rachelle Suissa added, "If given the opportunity, Steve will definitely be the candidate who holds true to the values of women and minorities and who works to uphold civil rights and liberties each and every day. His ideology, experience, and candor all speak for themselves when it comes to these issues."
McMahon's record opposing abortion and his lukewarm support of other gender issues in general while a member of the New York City Council was also a factor in the endorsement, NOW officials said.
"McMahon is a political conservative who opposed choice when his vote counted in NYC Council," noted BQ NOW Secretary Sherry Rogers. "We cannot support someone who waivers in his support of our issues to placate his RTL constituency. They have the Republicans for that. Who will speak for women; Steve Harrison!"
Harrison said he won't let women of the 13th district down. "I am honored to receive this endorsement. In Congress I will fight for reproductive rights and to end gender discrimination," Harrison said.
In 2006 against Republican incumbent Vito Fossella, Harrison received a higher percentage of the vote than any Democrat ever under the Congressional District's current geographic configuration. The scandal-ridden Fossella is not seeking re-election.
For more information about Steve Harrison visit HarrisonForCongress.com or call 718-745-2539. For more information on NOW visit NOW.org. |
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Written by Josh Silverstein
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Tuesday, 19 August 2008 |
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All of us here at Democracy for New York City would like to congratulate our endorsed candidate Luke Henry and the entire Henry family as they welcome their new son Oliver!
From the Press Release:
Luke Henry and his wife, Meghan Bryant, welcomed their first child, a son, on Saturday, August 16. Oliver Franklin Henry was born at 2:41 p.m. at New York University Hospital, weighing in at seven pounds, nine ounces.
Mom and baby are doing great. An elated Luke says he's looking forward to taking Oliver to the park for an introduction to campaigning.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 20 August 2008 )
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