Dutchess County Democratic Slate – 2016

We are proud of our slate and hope that you will volunteer for one or more of the following candidates! President – Hillary Clinton Vice President – Tim Kaine To volunteer contact Rima Liscum: helpelecthillary@gmail.com 845-546-1037 Like our facebook page: Dutchess for Hillary https://www.facebook.com/Dutchess-for-Hillary-1444999605743711/ U.S. Senator – Charles ‘Chuck’ Schumer 18th Congressional District – Congressman […]

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SENATOR GIPSON SECURES $1 MILLION FOR PUDDING STREET ENGINEERING STUDY

SENATOR GIPSON SECURES $1 MILLION FOR PUDDING STREET ENGINEERING STUDY Poughkeepsie, NY — Senator Terry Gipson announced the delivery of $1 million in federal funding to assess a proposed project to construct an overpass that would carry Pudding Street over the Taconic State Parkway in Putnam Valley, N.Y. “During my first visit to Putnam Valley […]

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Assemblymember Barrett helps pass legislation to protect victims of domestic violence

             On Tuesday, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid-Hudson) announced that the Assembly passed legislation she co-sponsored that would strengthen protections for victims of domestic violence and crack down on repeat offenders (A.10624). The legislation has also passed the State Senate and will be delivered to Governor Cuomo.  The legislation creates a class E felony for the […]

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Assemblymember Barrett fights to stop the harassment of pre-recorded telemarketing calls

             To protect families across New York State from harassing telemarketer calls, Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-Mid Hudson) sponsored legislation that passed the Assembly that would make sure all telemarketers sending calls into New York comply with state law (A.10569-A). “We’ve all had to deal with those annoying, incessant calls from telemarketers,” Assemblymember Barrett said. “By […]

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DEMOCRATS MAKE HISTORY WITH VICTORY IN NEW YORK’S 23RD DISTRICT

November 4, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STRONG PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP DEMOCRATS MAKE HISTORY WITH VICTORY IN NEW YORK’S 23RD DISTRICT Bill Owens pulled out an extraordinary victory in New York’s 23rd Congressional District against the extreme right wing of a Republican Party in disarray, making him the first Democrat to hold that seat since the Civil […]

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NYS Democratic Committee Elects Jay Jacobs Chairman

BUFFALO, NY – Today the New York State Democratic Committee unanimously nominated and elected Jay Jacobs to serve as its Chairman. Jacobs, the Chairman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, succeeds June O’Neill who will now serve as the Executive Committee Chair of the Democratic Committee.

“This is a great time to be a Democrat, not only in New York State, but across the Nation. I am excited and honored to serve as the Party’s Chairman, and look forward to building on the great foundation laid by June O’Neill and increasing our margins across the state,” said Jay Jacobs.

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Salute to Labor Dinner – Historic Success!

The Salute to Labor Dinner was an attendance and fundraising breakthrough. Thanks to all who came and contributed. News story here. Thanks to Governor Paterson for an amazing speech and his gracious presence. See you all next year!

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