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.

EndorsedLogo PlasticWe 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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Volunteer Relief Efforts for Hurricane Sandy

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To the DFNYC Community,

 

We hope you are safe and well in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. It has been a very stressful time for New York City. Along with many allied groups in the progressive community, we are torn on whether to focus on the relief efforts or the elections.  We are also mindful that they are connected - both in terms of global warming and Mitt Romney's lack of respect for FEMA. We are promoting both types of volunteer opportunities and we will be updating our website (see calendar on the right) in the critical coming days.

  
There are many ways to volunteer for the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts: (UPDATED)

 

A DFNYC volunteer project in the Rockaways is in the works - for either this weekend (Nov 17-18) or the following weekend. Please contact VP Jen at jenberkley-at-dfnyc.org.

 

Click here for a comprehensive page put together by activists for ways to help out, including shelters in your community where you can drop off requested items.
 
Click here for Occupy Sandy - the relief efforts being organized by the Occupy Wall Street Movement
 
Click here for the NYC's government's webpage on helping out with relief efforts.
 
Many of our local elected officials are distributing information on relief efforts.  Contact your elected representatives to find out how to help in your community.

 

 

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DFNYC Volunteered for Andrew Gounardes today!

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DFNYC Members teamed up with South Brooklyn volunteers to talk to voters about Andrew Gounardes this evening!

This year, we have a real opportunity to take back the State Senate, and this is one of the key races.  Andrew is running against incumbent Republican Marty Golden, the "charm school for women" guy.  Here's DFNYC Brooklyn Linkup host Rosalie Caliendo (left) and DFNYC Veep Jen Berkley (right) with Andrew himself!

 

To learn more about Andrew's campaign and get involved, click here for the campaign website, or contact Chris McCreight at chris-at-andrewgounardes.com  (replace -at- with @) or 347-422-7422.

Final Presidential Debate watch parties Monday night!

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Written by Richard Wallner
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The third and final Presidential debate is Monday night!  Focusing on foreign policy, it figures to be quite interesting.  DFNYC is co-sponsoring a watch party in Brooklyn and there are many other watch parties around town.  Here are a few: 

Presidential Debate #3 Watch Parties!!

When:  Monday, October 22, 9 p.m.
Where: All Around Town!

Monday is the third and final debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney, focusing on foreign policy.  There will be many watch parties taking place around town.  Here are a few:

The debate starts at 9 p.m.  The conversation, and the beer. start flowing by eight!  Come out and support President Obama in his final ever debate!

1.  DFNYC, Southern Brooklyn Democrats and Brooklyn Young Democrats Watch Party
     Peggy O'Neils
     1904 Surf Avenue at Coney Island (featuring the entire line of Coney Island beers)

2.  Drinking Liberally Watch Party
     Pacific Standard
     4th Avenue between Bergen and St. Marks
     Brooklyn, NY

3.  Voterbook Manhattan Watch Party
      Professor Thom's
      2nd Ave @ E. 13th St (near Union Square)

4.   Manhattan Young Democrats Watch Party
       Village Pourhouse (3rd Avenue  and 11th Sts near Union Square)

5.   Obama for America NYC Watch Party
       Tammany Hall
       152 Orchard St.
       New York, NY

6.    Democratic Leadership for the 21st Century (DL21c) Watch Party
       Smithfield's
       West 28th St between 7th and 8th Avenue (2nd and 3rd floors)

7.     The Shirley Chisholm Democratic Club Watch Party
         Sip and Chat
         2910 Avenue D
         New York NY

 

DFNYC Obama Day of Action

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DFNYC Day of Action for President Obama in Pennsylvania!!

Sept. 29, 2012

Join us for a special DFNYC event on Saturday, Sept. 29th as we board a bus to the Lehigh Valley to campaign in Pennsylvania for President Obama. Recent polls indicate that the President has gained momentum in the Keystone state, so we have to work hard to make sure he keeps his lead in this crucial swing state.

Important Trip Details: The first 25 people confirmed for the trip will with ride with us for free, so please send your RSVPs to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 9/24. The bus will depart from Union Square (15th & Union Square East) in front of Babies R Us at 8am sharp.

We are co-sponsoring this trip with our friends at ACT Now and thank them for making this joint endeavor possible.

See you on the 29th! Have questions? Feel free to email us at DFNYC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thank you!

GO OBAMA!

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Time: 8am (sharp) to 8pm.

Place: Meet the bus at Union Square (15th & Union Square East) in front of Babies R Us.

Bring: Comfortable shoes. Light snacks, water will be provided.

The Dean Dozen Class of 2012

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We at DFNYC have, for the last eight years now, been proud to represent New York City as the local coalition group for Howard and Jim Dean's Democracy for America.  DFA strives to help elect the best progressives to office around the country, and during every cycle, Howard and Jim get together with the great people on their staff and select "The Dean Dozen'  These are the twelve candidates running for office this November that they have determined to be most worthy of the support of DFA members everywhere. In other words, the best darn progressives out there on the ballot!  This year's class of 2012 Dean Dozen has just been announced.  They are:

 

We encourage you to find ways to support these candidates in the coming weeks.  DFNYC will be having a letter writing/phone banking event on Sunday for Dean Dozen candidate Elizabeth Warren. hosted by Move On organizer and longtime DFA and DFNYC member Arlene Geiger.  Please come if you have the time!

 

Where:  240 West 98th Street

When:  5:30-8:30pm

RSVP Required: Please sign up at this link: http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=132256

 

 

 

FYI, the Dean Dozen has been announced in every cycle since 2004.  The very first member of the first Dean Dozen was a young, then unknown state legislator running for U.S. Senate from Illinois.  A guy named Barack Obama.

 

 

 

 

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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.

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