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President Malcolm Smith and Conference Leader John Sampson announced the creation of a special committee to discuss potential additional disciplinary action for Senator Hiram Monserrate resulting from his conviction on misdemeanor assault charges.
The New York State Young Democrats President Matthew Silverstein called for Senator Monserrate to resign stating that, “Senator Monserrate’s actions and his prosecution severely identify questions of his character as an elected official. I join many others in calling for his resignation so that the State of New York can move on to the important state-wide issues on the agenda.”
Silverstein went on to commend the Senate Democratic leadership for creating the committee, which will be chaired by Senator Eric Schneiderman and consist of a majority of Democrats. “The actions taken by Senators Smith and Sampson demonstrate our Democratic commitment to strong moral character and that actions, like those of Senator Monserrate, will not be tolerated or ignored. I entrust that the State Leadership will seriously consider the findings of this committee and urge all of the other New York State Senators to vote in favor of expelling Senator Monserrate.”
The New York State Young Democrats Women’s Caucus echoed Silverstein by stating that Senator Monserrate should resign or be expelled as an illustration that domestic violence should not be tolerated or ignored. Co-Chairs Julienne Verdi and Kathleen O’Hagen stated, “Domestic violence is a serious problem in New York State, nationwide and internationally. Senator Monserrate’s behavior with his female companion cannot and will not be ignored. We hope that this egregious situation will shine light on this often hidden issue.”
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The New York State Young Democrats are the official youth arm of the New York State Democratic Committee. The New York State Young Democrats represent young democrats between the ages of 16-36 in all of New York’s sixty two counties.
If you would like more information on this topic, or to set up an interview with New York State Young Democrats President Matthew Silverstein or New York State Young Democrats Women’s Caucus Co-Chairs Julienne Verdi and Kathleen O’Hagen, please contact New York State Young Democrats Communication Director Jennifer Royer at jroyer@nysyd.net
BREAKING NEWS!
Today’s Siena Research Institute Poll has Bill Owens IN THE LEAD in the NY-23rd special election race:
-33% Bill Owens (Democrat)
-29% Dede Scozzafava
-23% Doug Hoffman
That is an 11% point swing in just two weeks! We are poised for an upset victory in the NY-23rd just like we did with Scott Murphy and the NY-20th. But we can’t get there without your involvement.
This special election is 19 DAYS AWAY.
Come out to support Bill by joining with young professionals from across NYC on Monday night, October 19th, 2009, 7:00-9:00 at Red Sky Lounge (47 E. 29th Street).
Buy your tickets now at ACT BLUE: http://www.actblue.com/page/billowens1019
We need your support THIS MONDAY NIGHT to help Bill grow his lead and win this race!
Thanks for being in the fight,
Rob Diamond
Link To Original Story: http://www.cityhallnews.com/news/127/ARTICLE/2173/2009-09-28.html
We are pleased to report that Queens County Young Democrats President Costa Constantinides was named by City Hall News as their 2009 Rising Stars: 40 Under 40. We are very proud of the work Costa has done as President of the Queens County Young Democrats. We know that big things are in store for Costa. Keep up the good work Costa!
This is the second year in a row that an active member of NYSYD & QCYD was named by City Hall News to their Rising Stars: 40 Under 40 list. Last year NYSYD President Matthew Silverstein, was also named to that list.
September 24, 2009
Dear Mr. Silverstein:
Thank you for writing to me about the current state of our healthcare system. I share your concerns and am committed to finding a solution that will give quality, affordable health care to every American.
I believe that by opening up a not-for-profit public health plan like a “Medicare for all,” we can ensure that every American has access to quality, affordable healthcare where anyone could buy in at an affordable rate, such as 5% of their income. In the world’s wealthiest nation, it’s unconscionable that people are turned away from coverage because of a pre-existing condition and that families are just one illness away from bankruptcy.
Offering a public health care plan option to compete with private insurers is the best way to truly lower health costs, improve quality of care and ensure access to care in rural and other underserved areas. Injecting healthy competition into the health care market is the only way to achieve real health care reform. I am committed to addressing this important issue and will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle toward a bipartisan solution.
Again, thank you for contacting me about health care. Please keep in touch with my office regarding any future legislation and concerns you may have. For more information on this and other important issues being discussed in the United States Senate, please visit my website http://gillibrand.senate.gov and sign up for my e-newsletter.
Sincerely Yours,
Kirsten Gillibrand
United States Senator
YDA President Crystal Strait announced this morning that the 2009 Fall Conference will be held in Orlando, Floriday November 20 – 22, 2009. Please look at Crystal’s Message below. If you are thinking about going to this conference please email NYSYD President Matthew Silverstein at president@nysyd.net
Message From YDA President Crystal Strait:
Now is the time for us to come together to get YDA working again. While in the past it was common for the Executive Committee to set the agenda for an administration, this time all of YDA‘s leadership, from the National Committee to Caucus and Committee leaders, will be planning out the future of our organization at our Fall Conference in sunny Orlando, Florida on November 20-22, 2009.
The clock is ticking on the 2010 Election season and this is our opportunity to plan our strategy for the next 11 months to continue engaging young voters and exercise our generation’s power by sending Democrats back to Congress and our state, commonwealth, and territorial capitals.
Fall Conference Schedule: http://action.yda.org/t/497/content.jsp?content_KEY=2436
Take advantage of great savings with the Early Bird Registration for only $45. Prices will go up to $65 on October 15th at Midnight (Eastern) and will be good through November 18th at Midnight (Eastern). After this, you will have to register on-site in Orlando for $75.
Register For Conference: https://yda.wiredforchange.com/o/720/t/497/l/eng/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=13037
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations! We have a block of rooms reserved at the Orlando Doubletree Hotel for the bargain price of $89/night plus tax. You can make your reservation online with Group Code “YDA” or call 1-407-351-1000. Don’t forget to mention you are with the YDA group. The YDA room block closes October 28th at 5:00pm (Eastern).
Orlando Doubletree Hotel
5780 Major Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
1-407-351-1000
What do you think of Governor David Paterson’s new look?
We are curious to hear from our members.
Last night the New York State Young Democrats Executive Committee approved the following resolution….
Sponsored by the New York State Young Democrats
WHEREAS, Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans have served and continue to serve honorably in the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the Armed Forces are weakened when competent and qualified individuals are involuntarily discharged solely due to their sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, the National Defense Authorization Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-160) created the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy; and
WHEREAS, under the restrictions of the current policy, an average of two service members are discharged from the military every day simply due to their sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, over 13,000 service members – the equivalent of 3 ½ combat brigades – have been discharged as a result of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell;” and
WHEREAS, in the last five years, while our country has been engaged in two wars, the military has discharged over 800 mission critical troops under of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” including over 50 Arabic linguists; and
WHEREAS, up to $1.3 billion in taxpayer money has been wasted discharging otherwise qualified troops under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell;” and
WHEREAS, it costs the military at least $60,000 to recruit and train each new service member, and much more to prosecute and pursue separations under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell;”
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New York State Young Democrats hereby supports H.R. 1283, the Military Readiness Enhancement Act, repealing the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
The New York State Young Democrats would like to congratulate YDA DNC Woman Stephanie Hausner on her primary victory last night. Stephanie was running in the Clarkstown (NY) Town Council Democratic Primary. Stephanie finished FIRST in a three way primary. We are very proud of Stephanie and the work she has done. We are so luck to have her as a part of the NYSYD family.
The results are….
Stephanie Hausner – 1,680
Aney Paul – 1,562
John Maloney – 1,298