Opens June 24, 2008
Museum of the City of New York
1220 Fifth Avenue (at 103rd Street)
New York, NY
www.mcny.org

From the time that it hosted the first presidential inauguration in 1789, New York City has always played a pivotal role in national politics. Campaigning for President: New York and the American Election explores the effects of New York on the strategies of presidential electoral campaigns for over 200 years and highlights the role of New York candidates, third parties, powerbrokers, and voters in the race for president. The exhibition features rarely seen, provocative, and often humorous campaign memorabilia from the collections of the Museum of Democracy, including a commemorative coat button from George Washington’s inauguration, a James Garfield oil lamp, A "Robert Kennedy for President" paper dress, and an original copy of the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" headline. Presented in collaboration with the Museum of Democracy.

DFNYC recently held an endorsement vote in the Democratic primary races for US Congress in District 10 (Brooklyn) and NY State Assembly in District 64 (lower Manhattan), Democracy for NYC members voted to endorse:

• Kevin Powell, running against incumbent Congressman Ed Towns in District 10:  72%.
• Luke Henry, running against incumbent State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Paul Newell in District 64:  67%.

DFNYC also held an endorsement vote in the State Senate race in District 25, but neither Senator Martin Connor nor Daniel Squadron achieved the 60% necessary for the DFNYC endorsement.

We are proud to announce our support of Kevin Powell and Luke Henry and we look forward to working with them to win their respective primaries this fall.  Please visit the following websites to learn more about the candidates, and contact their campaigns if you would like to help with petitioning or other volunteer activities.

On the web:

www.kevinpowellforcongress.org/

www.lukehenry.org

(1)  Democracy for NYC endorses Luke Henry and Kevin Powell

DFNYC recently held an endorsement vote in the Democratic primary races for US Congress in District 10 (Brooklyn) and NY State Assembly
in District 64 (lower Manhattan), Democracy for NYC members voted to endorse:

Kevin Powell, running against incumbent Congressman Ed Towns in District 10:  72%.

Luke Henry, running against incumbent State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Paul Newell in District 64:  67%.

DFNYC also held an endorsement vote in the State Senate race in District 25, but neither Senator Martin Connor nor Daniel Squadron
achieved the 60% necessary for the DFNYC endorsement.

We are proud to announce our support of Kevin Powell and Luke Henry and we look forward to working with them to win their respective
primaries this fall.  Please visit the following websites to learn more about the candidates, and contact their campaigns if you would
like to help with petitioning or other volunteer activities.

Kevin Powell - http://www.kevinpowellforcongress.org/ - 718-303-9620 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Luke Henry - http:/lukehenry.org - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it - 212-542-0185


(2) Democratic Unity Party to Help Elect Obama, Sat. June 21, 3-5pm

Now that Senator Barack Obama is our Democratic presidential nominee, the DFA community is committed to helping him win the presidency!  This Saturday afternoon, DFNYC Linkup host Annette Mont is hosting a Democracy for America Unity Action Event in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.  Participants will write postcards to Democratic voters to support Obama.  Join us for this terrific event to help put a Democrat in the White House:

When:  Sat June 21st, 3-5pm

Where:  1669 E. 22nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Subway:  Plug in your address and the address above at www.hopstop.com


(3)  Manhattan Houseparty for Steve Harrison, Thurs. June 19

Steve Harrison is a progressive grassroots Democrat running from Congress in New York's 13th Congressional District.  Steve was
recently endorsed by Democracy for NYC.  Steve's supporters are hosting houseparties, and there's one coming up this Thursday:

When:  This Thursday, June 19, 2008, 7:30pm

Where;  55 West 8th Street, Apt. 9

RSVP by June 17th to Greg Collett: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Suggested contribution is between $100 and $500, but every contribution, regardless of amount, is a welcome vote of support for
DFNYC-endorsed Steve Harrison's candidacy (13th CD). Please give more if you are able and feel free to bring friends.

Drinks and snacks will be served.

Hosted by: Greg Collett, Amy Jones and Heidi Kraus

To learn more about Steve Harrison, visit his campaign website:
http://www.SteveHarrisonForCongress.com


(4) Don Barber - Democrat for State Senate - NYC Event, Tues. June 24, 7:30-10pm

Our upstate DFA groups are very excited about Don Barber, a progressive grassroots Democratic candidate for state senate.  Join us for an NYC event for Don:

When:  Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 7:30-10:00PM

Where:  Hill Country,  30 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10010

RSVP: www.actblue.com/page/barbeynyc624

Contribution Levels:  Minimum: $50 per person / Suggested: $100 per person

Hosted by: 
Jake Abraham & Katie Sammis, Megan Barber, Steven Anthony
Behar, Steve Buscemi, Patrick Canavan, Pearl Collings, Brian Keeler,
John McBride & Nance Shatzkin, Cara Nichols, Jenna Rosenberg

With musical appearances by Dan Zweben (of Obama TV fame) and other guests

About Don Barber:
Don Barber is running for New York's 51st State Senate District (central New York State). Don currently serves as the Town Supervisor of
Caroline, in Tompkins County (Ithaca is the county seat.) As both a farmer and contractor, he is intimately aware of the needs of many New Yorkers, from the
working class to small business owners, and he has been working on environmental initiatives in government since 1983.

Don is committed to making quality health care affordable to all New Yorkers.  Don's opponent, Republican Jim Seward, chairs the Senate Insurance Committee
and has consistently defended insurance companies over the rights of individuals by undermining progressive efforts for reform at the committee level.

For more on Don, visit www.BarberForSenate.com


(5) Help Carol Shea-Porter's Re-Election - Jim Dean event in NYC, Monday, June 30

Congressional Representative Carol Shea-Porter from New Hampshire is one of the great success stories of the 2006 elections in which the Democrats took back Congress.  She was elected with a terrific grassroots organization, with many people that came out of the the Howard Dean and Wesley Clark presidential campaigns of 2004.  She has been a strong supporter of progressive values in Congress, from ending the Iraq to blocking unfair trade agreements that hurt American workers.

Jim Dean will be doing an event for Carol Shea-Porter's re-election in NYC on Monday evening June 30.  Save the date and stay tuned for details.


(6)  An Evening With ... Mark Crispin Miller hosted by DFNYC & Act NOW NY, July 9th

On July 9th, Democracy for NYC and Act NOW NY will host a book signing party for Mark Crispin Miller.  Check outthis link at our website for updates:  
http://dfnyc.org/content/view/2227/1/


(7)  Important!  DFNYC Fundraiser Postponed to July 23rd

We have decided to postpone the Democracy for NYC annual fundraiser, previously scheduled for June 25.  We plan to hold it on July 23rd.  Details will be forthcoming.


(8) Victory for Human Rights in NYC:  Settlement Reached at Flor De Mayo Restaurant
     ~ Update on Picketing and Trial

~ A message from DFNYC's Bernadette Evangelist, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

On Friday, May 2nd, the workers at Flor De Mayo restaurant reached a settlement with the owners. The boycott of Flor De Mayo is now officially ended.

As discussed in our previous newsletters, Democracy for NYC has endorsed and participated in this important struggle.  Meanwhile,
boycotts continue at Ollie's Noodle Shop Chain and Saigon Grill Restaurants on the Upper West Side and University Place.  Nail salon
workers are also coming forward to join this movement.  We will keep you posted on new developments and upcoming actions from the Justice
Will Be Served! campaign endorsed by DFNYC. They have extended their thanks to us for our help.

~ Update on Saigon Grill Picketing and Trial

The legal action by Justice Will Be Served! against Saigon Grill will be going to trial on June 23 at the courthouse on 500 Pearl Street downtown.

Meanwhile, picketing of targeted restaurants continues:

   * Saturday 6/14/08 - Saigon Grill (12th St. and University Pl.) - 12:30pm
   * Sunday 6/15/08 - Giant Taping (Queens) - 1pm
   * Monday 6/16/08 - Saigon Grill (90th and Amsterdam) - 12:30pm
   * Thursday 6/19/08 - Majestic (New Jersey) - 11am
   * Friday 6/20/08 - East Buffet (Long Island) - 11am


(9)  Seeking Activists Interested in Student Loan Issues - Signup at our website!

Longtime DFNYC member Jeremiah Frei-Pearson is coordinating DFNYC's work on issues regarding student loans and is working to build a
network of activists in New York City that can be called upon to contact government leaders in support of progressive education
legislation.

DFNYC's past work has included support of the Higher Education Access Act of 2007 and the successful effort to get the College Cost
Reduction Act of 2007 passed.

Current efforts are focused on the Student Borrower's Bill of Rights (S. 511) which was introduced by NY Senator Hillary Clinton but has
taken a backseat during the presidential campaign. With that campaign entering a new phase, perhaps Senator Clinton and her colleagues can
be persuaded to move this legislation onto the Senate floor for passage into law.

If you have an interest in these issues and wish to be part of this network, visit this link at our website:
http://dfnyc.org/content/view/2215/16/

Saturday, June 21, 2008, 3-5PM
Wycoff Bennett Homestead
1669 East 22nd Street
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, NY

RSVP and info: annettemont (at) optonline.net

Sheepshead Bay Linkup host Annette Mont will be hosting a DFA Unity Action Event to write postcards to Democratic voters in support of presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Barack Obama. With the difficult primary process finally over and a little over four months until the election, now is the time to start building the unity that will be needed to put Barack in the White House. Hand-written letters and postcards get more attention than machine-created form letters...plus it's a great opportunity to make some new friends in the NYC progressive community.