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Minutes #1! Election of Executive Board Leadership

County Committee Executive Board Meeting 9/30/15

Location: Sylvia’s Also, 318 Lenox Ave, New York, NY
There was a buffet at Sylvia’s. That alone should be incentive to get involved in local politics.

I. Election of the County Executive Board Leadership
The County Committee Executive Board is comprised of District Leaders, elected directly by Democratic Primary Voters, and the County Committee Chair and Secretary, elected by the the New York County Committee.

The below positions should not be confused with the County Committee Leadership

A. Election of County Leader
Louise Dankberg nominates Keith Wright, Seconded by Alesia
No other nominations, Keith Wright is elected by acclamation.

B. Election of Executive Board Chair
Sandro nominates Louise Dankberg
No other nominations, Louise Dankberg is elected by acclamation

C. Election of Executive Board Vice Chair
Charles Buckwald nominates Tiffany Townsend
No other nominations, Tiffany Townsend is elected by acclamation

II. Adjournment

Have questions? Email us at manhattandems@gmail.com.

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2015 Democratic Primary + Upcoming Events in New York County!

Upcoming Events in New York County

Village Independent Democrats 
Candles for Clemency Vigil
Saturday, September 26th, meet at 5pm
10th Avenue between 16th and 17th Streets
Contact or 212-741-2994

Congressman Jerrold Nadler
8th Annual Summer Soiree
Monday, September 21st, 6-8pm
The Frying Pan, 26th Street and Hudson River Park

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo & Assemblyman Keith Wright 
Citizens Preparedness Corps Training Program
Wednesday, September 23rd at 4pm
Harlem Hospital, 506 Malcolm X Boulevard
Register at http://prepare.ny.gov/

New York County Democratic Committee 
2015 1st Judicial District Nominating Convention
Thursday, September 24th at 6:30pm
Harlem Hospital, 506 Malcolm X Boulevard
Information: Cathleen 212-687-6540 or manhattandems@gmail.com

New York County Democratic Committee
2015 County Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 29th
Doors open at 6pm, meeting begins promptly at 6:30pm
SVA Theater, 333 West 23rd Street between 8th & 9th Avenues
Information: Cathleen 212-687-6540 or manhattandems@gmail.com

Village Independent Democrats 
Joint Club Meeting with Chelsea Reform Democratic Club
Thursday, October 15th at 6:30pm
LGBT Center, 208 West 13th Street
Information: 212-741-2994

Frederick E. Samuels Democratic Club
9th Annual Legend Award Star Celebration
Sunday, October 25th
Alhambra Ballroom, 6th Floor, 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard
Information: Ricky Davis 718-644-4277

For more information about these upcoming events, please call 212-687-6540 or send an email to manhattandems@gmail.com.
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Important Dates for Upcoming Elections

Primary Day is Thursday, September 10th, 2015

August 15th, 2015 is the last possible date to postmark an application for registration

August 21st, 2015 is the date that all applications AND change of address forms must be received by the Board of Elections

Below are directions to register online or in person, as well as other helpful documents. Please register, spread the word and get out and vote!

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Congratulations to 2015 Demmy Award Winners

The Progressive Leadership Award– Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
The Big Apple Award– New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie
Heart of New York Award– Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer
People’s Champion Award– Mr. Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
Bella Abzug Award– Councilwoman Rosie Mendez
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Award– Honorable James McManus
Spirit of New York Award– Jennifer Jones Austin, Executive Director & CEO of the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies
Peace Through Performance Award– Miri Ben-Ari, Grammy Award winning violinist
Young Democrat of the Year Award– Ahmed Tigani
Herman D. Farrell Club of the Year Award– Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
Manhattan Democrat of the Year Award– Arva Rice, President, New York Urban League & Alan Handell, President, New York Prints
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Third Annual Demmy Awards: Monday, July 13th 2015

NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC LEADERS TO GATHER FOR ANNUAL DEMMY AWARDS HOSTED BY COUNTY LEADER KEITH L. T. WRIGHT

The Demmy Awards honors individuals, organizations and democratic clubs who have made significant contributions to the Democratic Party. NYC Public Advocate Letitia James, NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Senator Bill Perkins, Assemblyman Dan Quart, Assemblyman Marcos Crespo, Councilwoman Inez Dickens, Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, Councilman Corey Johnson and more to be in attendance.

WHO: The New York County Democratic Committee, New York County Democratic Committee Leader Keith L.T. Wright, Manhattan Electeds and Party Officials, New York Democrats

WHAT: The Demmy Awards, a night of entertainment and awards to stars of the Democratic Party

WHERE: American Airlines Theater
227 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
New York, NY 10036

WHEN: Monday, July 13th from 7PM to 9PM
RED CARPET OPENS AT 6PM

Background:
The New York County Democratic Committee will be hosting the third annual Demmy Awards. This year the Committee is proud to announce this year’s honorees: New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Councilwoman Rosie Mendez, Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies Executive Director Jennifer Jones Austin, Honorable James McManus and more.

Manhattan Young Democrat of the Year Nominees are: Allison Kopf, Ahmed Tigani, Corey Ortega, Jenifer Rajkumar and Alize Beal

Manhattan Democrat of the Year Nominees are: Honorable Arthur Schiff, Honorable Linda Foa, Arva Rice, Maria Cruz and Alan Handel

Herman D. Farrell Club of the Year Nominees are: Tioga Carver Democratic Club, Community Free Democrats, Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club, Frederick E. Samuel Democratic Club and Village Independent Democrats

Performers include Grammy Award Winning Violinist Miri Ben-Ari, Bill Clinton impersonator Tim Watters, Comedian Gary Gulman and the Bill T. Jones Arnie Zane Dance Company.

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Third Annual Demmy Awards – Independence Day Sale!

Haven’t bought your ticket for the Demmy Awards on Monday, July 13th? No worries! Purchase them today during our Independence Day Weekend sale! Tickets are now 20% off all day on Saturday, July 4th and Sunday, July 5th with the code HAPPY4TH. To purchase tickets use the Eventbrite widget below and enter the code before you pay!

We look forward to seeing you on July 13th and have a happy and restful 4th of July!

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2015 SUPREME COURT INDEPENDENT JUDICIAL SCREENING PANEL

July 2, 2015

            The New York County Democratic Committee has announced the formation of an Independent Screening Panel to report on candidates for the nomination of the Democratic Party for one incumbent and four vacancies on the New York State Supreme Court, 1st Judicial District (New York County), which will be filled in the November general election.  The heads of numerous bar associations, community organizations and law schools have been invited to nominate members of the panel. The panel will be directed to report a total of no more than the twelve most highly qualified candidates for the four vacancies and review whether the incumbent’s service merits continuation.

Candidates for the Court may obtain applications from the administrator of the panel, Mr. Charles E. Williams, III, Esq., via email at cwilliams@pecklaw.com beginning July 6, 2015 at 10AM.  Questions concerning this year’s panel should be directed via email to the panel administrator or the New York County Democratic Committee office at (212) 687-6540.

The deadline for submitting completed applications is July 14, 2015, 4PM.

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Please Join the Manhattan Democrats for a Fall Cocktail Reception Honoring Trudy L. Mason

Please join County Leader Keith L. T. Wright and New York County Democratic Committee for a Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, November 19th from 6PM to 8PM at Chelsea SVA Gallery.

Tickets are $80. District Leaders are free, and Club Members and State Committee Members enjoy a discounted rate of $35.  To purchase tickets please visit: http://bit.ly/ZM3077 or email us at manhattandems@gmail.com for a mail-in donation form. 

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2014 New York County Democratic Committee Announces Screening Panel for State Supreme Court Vacancies

        On July 9th, 2014, the New York County Democratic Committee announced the formation of a screening panel to report on candidates for the nomination of the Democratic Party for the two (2) vacancies on the New York State Supreme Court, First Judicial District (New York County), which will be filled in the November 2014 General Election.  The chief operation officer of numerous bar associations, community organizations, and law schools designated the following members to the panel, which will report the three (3) “most highly qualified” candidates from among the seven applicants (all lower court judges) for the one (1) “open” seat.

Carla Cheung, Esq., Asian American Bar Association of NY

Michelle Chui, Esq., Asian Americans for Equality

Beth Hofmeister, Esq., Association of Legal Aid Attorneys

Elizabeth Connolly Esq., Brehon Law Society

Vivien G. Naim, Esq., Cardozo Law School

Ottavio Mannarino, Esq., Columbian Lawyers Association

Luis F. Molano, Esq., Community Healthcare Network

Marlon Peterson, Fortune Society

Stephen Rutenberg, Esq., Jewish Community Relations Council of New York

Shoshana T. Bookson, Esq., Jewish Lawyers Guild

Sung Wan Kim, Esq., Korean American Lawyers Association of Greater New York

Gretchen Robinson, Esq., Metropolitan Black Bar Association

Sharon D. Long, N.A.A.C.P. Mid-Manhattan Branch

Laura Schnell, Esq., National Employment Lawyers Association/N.Y.C.

Susan Barrie, Esq., Nationals Lawyers Guild, New York City Chapter

Kim Mosolf, Esq., Neighborhood Defenders Service of Harlem

Phil Pierre, New York Urban League

Virginia Lopreto, Esq., New York State Women’s Bar Assn., N.Y.C. Section

Carmen Pacheco, Esq., Puerto Rican Bar Association

Harley Diamond, Esq., LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York

Gregory G. Ballard, Esq., The New York City Bar

Jonathan Lupkin, Esq., New York State Bar Assn., Commercial & Federal Litigation Section

Meryl Iris Schwartz, Esq., New York State Trial Lawyers

Rebecca Roiphe, Esq., New York Law School