Manhattan Democratic Party

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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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, 1^st 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.

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. 

Please join County Leader Keith L. T. Wright and New York County Democratic Committee for a Cocktail Reception on Monday, August 25th from 6PM to 8PM.

Tickets are $125. District Leaders are free, and Club Members enjoy a discounted rate of $30.

The New York County Democratic Committee has announced the formation of an Independent Judicial Screening Panel to report on candidates for nomination by the Democratic Party for one (1) New York County Supreme Court vacancy, which will be filled in the November 4, 2014 general election. The heads of numerous bar associations, community organizations and law schools have been invited to nominate members of the panel, which will be directed to report a total of no more than three of the most highly qualified candidates for the Supreme Court vacancy.

Candidates for the Supreme Court may request an application from the Judiciary Committee of the New York County Democratic Committee, ‎via email at manhattandems@gmail.com. Completed applications must be received at the office of the New York County Democratic Committee, located at 108 W. 39th Street, Suite 1201, New York, New York 10018, no sooner and no later than July 18, 2014 between the hours of 8am and 2pm. Questions concerning this year’s panel should be directed to Ms. Cathleen McCadden, Interim Executive Director of the New York County Democratic Committee, at (212) 687-6540.

Please join us for our signature event, Monday July 14th at 7PM at the Apollo Theater.

Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster or via email at thedemmys@gmail.com.

The New York County Democratic Committee is proud to announce our endorsements for the upcoming election.

We enthusiastically support Arlene Bluth for re-election.

We have endorsed Louis Nock for civil court judgeship.

We feel that both candidates are the correct choice for their respective positions. We offer our full support and look forward to seeing them elected in November.

We would like to thank Vice-Chair of the County Executive Committee Louise Dankburg, District Leader Steven Smollens and President of the Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club Mark Thompson for co-hosting last night’s meeting.