About Democracy for NYC
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.
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.
You can download our bylaws here.
DFNYC statement on Eric Garner case
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We at Democracy for New York City (DFNYC) are shocked and appalled by the decision of the grand jury in Staten Island to not indict the police offer who choked out Eric Garner. This incident was captured on video and witnessed by many people. Eric Garner's wife and children were entitled to see the police officer in this case answer for his actions in a fair trial. This is another case where racial and class biases have hindered, if not prevented, a chance for citizens to have justice under the law. We call for this matter to be taken up in federal court. DFNYC will continue to work with progressive groups and community leaders in our city to ensure that the day will come when people, regardless of race or class, can live their lives without fear. We call on the Mayor, City Council, Police Commissioner and our elected representatives to enact much needed reforms.
Great Election Events!
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The 2014 elections are around the corner and NYC progressives are organizing events. Sign up to volunteer today - we need you!
Monday night, Oct. 27: Letter writing to save the U.S. Senate.
Write letters to progressives in Iowa and N.C. (we've got lists!) encouraging them to volunteer for Kay Hagan and Bruce Braley - two great Dems in two close races for U.S. Senate. 6:30-8:30 at Whole Foods at 95 East Houston. Details here.
Tonight! Letter Writing Mon Oct. 20 to Save the U.S. Senate
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Join us tonight, Monday, Oct. 20th, at Bunga's Den, 137 West 14th Street. We'll be writing short letters to DFNYC members in N.C. and Iowa to encourage them to volunteer in key U.S. Senate races. We'll be at Bunga's from 6:30 to 9ish PM. Cash bar, snacks and food provided. More details here.
Tonight! (Mon) Gale Brewer Speaks at Manhattan event for Peter King Opponent
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Tonight! Columbus Day Event to Beat Peter King!
~Democratic candidate Patricia Maher in Manhattan
~See below for host committee
Democrat Patricia Maher from Long Island in challenging incumbent Republican (and frequent Fox News commentator) Peter King for Congress on Long Island. Patricia will be in Manhattan this Monday evening, Columbus Day:
When: Monday, October 13, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Where: Jacques Rosas Art Studio, 528 West 39th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
Guest Speakers: Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Assemblyman David Weprin, Councilman Corey Johnson
RSVP to Lewis H. Cohen at 917-653-2255 or by email to lewiscohen6-at-gmail.com (replace -at- w/@).
Contribution Levels:
$2,500 - Christopher Columbus
$1,000 - Santa Maria
$500 - Pinta
$250 - Nina
$100 - Explorer
Host Committee:
Hon. Kenny Agosto, Steve Behar, Sandra Bennett, Jennifer Berkley, Bruce Bingman, Ramon Cameron, Donetta Cherry, Batya Cohen, Hon. DuWayne Gregory, Hon. Corey Johnson , Tracey Keij-Denton, Stephanie Low, Hon. Carolyn B. Maloney, Hon. Anthony Martinez, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Michael Pinto, Jacques Rosas, Hon. Rich Schaffer, Kenneth St. John.
Vote Now - DFNYC Endorsement for Governor - General Election
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Vote Now: Endorsement for Governor: *General* Election
~Ballot at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DFNYC2014
~You are eligible if you attended 2 DFNYC events since Nov. 2011
~Deadline is Friday, October 10th, at midnight.
After Labor Day, we made several endorsements in the 2014 primary and general elections in New York City. Due to the energy and attention around the governor's race, we informed our members that if the candidate that Democracy for NYC endorsed did not win the Sept. 9th primary, we would have another endorsement vote for the general election.
Choices:
Rob Astorino & Christopher Moss
Steve Cohn & Bobby Kalotee
Andrew Cuomo & Kathy Hochul
Howie Hawkins & Brian Jones
Michael McDermott & Chris Edes
No Endorsement (DFNYC Should not endorse in this race)
Abstain
Other (please specify)
~(Gov. & Lt. Gov candidates run as a ticket)
~(Listed in alphabetical order by Gov. candidate's last name)
Ballot:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DFNYC2014
Eligibility & Process:
The same rules from the September endorsement vote apply to this revote. DFNYC members who have attended 2 events from Nov. 17th, 2011 to Tuesday, August 12, are eligible to vote. DFNYC is committed to the principle of the secret ballot. After getting feedback from our members in 2012, we moved to an online system, and we preserve anonymity by having trusted DFA activists from outside New York count the ballots. (In September's vote, one vote counter was a DFA activist while the other was not affiliate with DFA.) No one in DFNYC will see how any member voted.
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A local coalition group of Democracy for America since 2004
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.