by Communications Team | Dec 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Yesterday, John Brooks declared victory over Michael Venditto after the recount in SD 8, bringing the number of Democrats in the State Senate to 32. This morning Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called for Democratic unity to create a Democratic Senate...
by Communications Team | Nov 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
Happy Holiday’s, Thanksgiving or Friday. Whatever it is you celebrate I’m here for it and happy to be able to speak with you. Yesterday, I spent my evening eating way too much turkey, and trash talking a nine-year-old that thought she could beat me in Uno....
by Communications Team | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
On Nov. 21, community groups sent New York State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan a letter calling on him to immediately demand the resignation of Stephen Bannon, Trump’s recently appointed Chief White House Strategist. Flanagan is in a unique position to take...
by Communications Team | Nov 18, 2016 | Uncategorized
Congratulations, we have completed a full week with Donald Trump as our President-Elect. It’s surreal, isn’t it? This time next year, I’ll be in the 2017 Hunger Games fighting on team “The Blacks” and Vladimir Putin will be our king....
by Communications Team | Nov 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
How are you feeling? Seriously, I would really like to know. Since Election Day, I have gone through at least two of the stages of grief and I’m pretty sure there will be more to come. If you’re sad, it’s ok, if you’re discouraged, that’s...
by Communications Team | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
By the time you read this email, I will be well on my way to the Hudson Valley. Election Day is Tuesday and I want to make sure I’m doing everything I can to help Sara Niccoli and Zephyr Teachout win their races. Plus, if for some reason Donald Trump defeats...
by Communications Team | Nov 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Flipping the New York State Senate and That Other Election On this episode of the Activist Check-In, Stanley Fritz sat down with Citizen Action, Legislative and Campaigns Director, Jessica Wisneski to talk about the New York State elections. Progressives have a real...
by Communications Team | Oct 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are officially three days away from Halloween. Have you figured out what you’re going as this year? I’m currently juggling three options: Ken Bone, Sallie Mae, or Beyonce. Last year I went as Beyonce and everyone thought I was a black Axl Rose, so maybe...
by Communications Team | Oct 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
After a year and a half of incoherent arguments, and emotionally abusive talking points, the presidential debates are over. I for one am extremely happy, it was difficult watching one candidate beat up on a sack of tan spray like that. Hillary demolished Donald Trump...