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We work both locally and nationally to ensure that fiscally responsible and socially progressive candidates are elected at all levels of government. We develop innovative ways to advocate for the issues that matter to our members and support legislation which has a positive effect in our communities. We promote transparency and ethical practices in government. We engage people in the political process and give them the tools to organize, communicate, mobilize, and enact change on the local, state, and national level.
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A State Race in a City Election Year:
In addition to all the city races on the primary ballot for September 10th, there will also be a special election in the Bronx, with a primary to take place September 10th. In the 86th Assembly District, Nelson Castro has resigned after his involvment in the corruption scandal involving Malcom Smith, Dan Halloran, and others, was revealled.
Candidates: (listed in alphabetical order)
Keny Nuñez
Victor Pichardo
Haile Rivera
Yudelka Tapia
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We'll have more on this race soon. In the meantime, here's a Daily News article for background.
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Democracy for NYC (DFNYC) is committed to the ideals espoused by Democracy for America, the organization founded by Howard Dean, and the national network of local coalition groups dedicated to the same.