Thought you would be interested in what New Roosevelt Initiative is doing to defeat disgraced Senator Pedro Espada and help increase the Democratic Majority in the New York State Senate in order to pass Andrew Cuomo's ambitious plan to reform New York.
- Gustavo Rivera climbs against damaged and vulnerable Senator Pedro Espada with both tied at 32% in a head to head match up, according to a recent poll by New Roosevelt Initiative, covered by the Daily News .
- A "truly extraordinary" special session dedicated to reform issues has been called upon by the New Roosevelt Initiative, covered by the Daily News in " Bill Samuels To Gov. Paterson: Haul Lawmakers Back To Albany To Talk Reform ." This special session will call the bluff of a majority of legislators who have pledged to support certain reform initiatives by forcing them to vote on the reforms before election day.
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Five outstanding, progressive, Upstate, women State Senate candidates took a courageous stand by endorsing Gustavo Rivera in his race against disgraced Senator Pedro Espada and sending a strong signal to Albany that even if he is re-elected they will oppose any leadership role for him in the Senate. Watch our coverage on Your News Now in their recent piece " State Senate Candidates Protest Espada's Leaderhship ." New Roosevelt Initiative believes that if these five women candidates are elected it will dramatically change the culture in Albany. Please support them on ActBlue: Kathleen Joy , Susan Savage , Joanne Yepsen , Mary Wilmot , and Robin Wilt .
- A full-time field office in the 33rd Senate District was opened by the New Roosevelt Initiative, which announced that veteran political organizer Yorman Nunez will help lead our efforts to defeat disgraced Senator Pedro Espada. Most recently, Nunez managed the campaign of Democratic primary candidate Desiree Pilgrim Hunter, until she withdrew from the race in July.
- New Roosevelt Initiative strikes back at disgraced Senator Pedro Espada's low budget video knocking Samuels and Reform with videos of its own released today on YouTube , covered by the Riverdale Press in " New Roosevelt Releases Anti-Espada Ad ."
Upcoming Special Events include:
Saturday, August 28, 10AM - 3PM - Join volunteers from the Bronx and across the City as we Canvass disgraced Senator Espada's district for the Afternoon educating voters about what he has done and why we need Gustavo Rivera to replace him. RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com or call 646-643-5617 to sign up.
- Wednesday, September 1, 7PM - Join New Roosevelt Initiative for a comedy show "Laughing Liberally: Pirates of The Bronx: The Curse of Pedro Espada," at The Tank, 354 West 45th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com .
- Phone Bank Mondays, 6PM - 9PM - Join our volunteers at weekly phone banks into the 33rd Senate from our headquarters at 600 Lexington Avenue, 10th Floor in Manhattan. RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com or just stop by for an hour on your way home from work.
- Canvass Tuesdays, 6PM - 9PM - Join our volunteers in the field for our weekly canvas in the Bronx. RSVP to NewRooseveltInitiative@gmail.com or call 646-643-5617 to sign up.
Too busy to volunteer but still want to make a difference? You can support our effort by spreading the word or by contributing .
Democratically yours,
Benjamin Kallos
New Roosevelt Initiative
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