Bronx Young Democrats to Organize Days of Action for Bill de Blasio

  At their Debate Watch Party last night at the Bronx Beer Hall, the Bronx Young Democrats announced that they have organized three Days of Action to help elect Bill de Blasio as the next Mayor of New York City.  With a week remaining until Election Day it is important to identify supporters of Bill de Blasio and get them out to the polls next Tuesday.

“This is truly a historic election for our organization.  For the first time in over 20 years we are going to elect a Democrat to City Hall,” said John Zaccaro, President of the Bronx Young Democrats.  He added, “Over the next week we are going to help Bill de Blasio win with a huge mandate so he can go to City Hall and implement his progressive agenda that will ensure that every New Yorker has a fair shot.”

The three days of action include a phone banking operation this evening, Thursday October 31^st, canvassing and visibility on Saturday November 2^nd and a GOTV phone bank on Monday night, November 4^th.  The dates, locations and times of the Days of Action are below:

Thursday October 31^st, 6:00-8:30pm at the Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club, 304 West 231^st Street Bronx, NY 10463

Saturday November 2^nd, 1:00-5:00pm at Ritchie Torres HQ, 609 East 188^th Street Bronx, NY 10458

Monday November 4^th, 6:00-9:00pm at Bronx Democratic County Committee HQ, 1640 Eastchester Road Bronx, NY 10461

Some photos from the Debate Watch Party.

 BYD Councilman Andy King rallies the troops as he sees better days ahead for the Bronx when Democratic candidate Bill deBlasio is elected Mayor on Tuesday November 5th. BYD president John Zacarro Jr. (center) and Organizer Daniel Johnson (right).

 BYD Daniel Johnson of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz's office gets his say in.

Bronx Young Democrats Host Meet and Greet

  The Bronx Young Democrats led by President John Zaccaro Jr. hosted a meet and greet for candidates at the Bronx Ale House last night. All Democratic candidates were invited to come and speak to the Bronx Young Democrats, and the BYD's were taken up by several Democratic candidates. 

   While the event started at 7 PM things quickly got going when Mayoral candidate Anthony Weiner arrived. Weiner could only stay a short time due to other events citywide going on, and Weiner was headed to an event in Rockaway Queens. 

   Bronx Borough President and candidate for re-election this year spoke to the large crowd that had gathered. Diaz told the story of a young District Leader from the Soundview section of the Bronx who then became an assemblyman, and now was the Bronx Borough President. Diaz said it took a lot of hard work to climb the ladder, and that he still has some steps to go. Bronx Democratic Councty leader Assemblyman Carl Heastie echoed BP Diaz's words about working hard, and praised the BYD's for the forum. 

   Many others that came to the BYD's  forum included Mayoral candidate John Liu who came at the end and was having a ball with some patrons in the establishment. Public Advocate candidate Letitia James, City Council candidates Andrew Cohen 11th district, Albert Alvarez 15th, Joel R. Rivera 15th district, 86th A.D. special election candidate Victor Pichardo, State Senator Gustavo Rivera, Councilman Oliver Koppell, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, many district leaders and state committee members, as well as the many  others who showed up. It was very dark so click on the photo to enlarge it.

 

Left - Term limited Councilman Oliver Koppell talking to BDCC Chairman Assemblyman Carl Heastie. Could it be about a rumored possible run for the 34th State Senate seat?

Right - Bronx BP Ruben Diaz Jr. addresses the BYD.

 

Left - A photo of the crowd.

Right - Some proud BYD leaders.

 

Left - 15th City Council candidates Albert Alvarez and Joel R. Rivera.

Right - Public Advocate candidate Letitia James with 80th A.D. District Leader Kenny Agosto.

 

Left - John Desio of BP Diaz's office (left), Nivardo Lopez Bronx Director of Community Affairs for the Mayors Office (center), Andrew Sandler Aide to Councilman Oliver Koppell (right).

Right- State Senator Gustavo Rivera with 86th A.D. special election candidate Victor Pichardo (Chief of Staff to Senator Rivera).

 

Left - Senator Gustavo Rivera (a supporter of Speaker Christine Quinn) points to Mayoral candidate John Liu. 

Right - Two patrons of the Bronx Ale House pose with Mayoral candidate John Liu.

Bronx Young Democrats to Host 2013 Candidate Reception

 

The Bronx Young Democrats

                                  

                                

Bronx Young Democrats to Host

2013 Candidate Reception

Wednesday Night August 27^th, 2013. 7 - 10 PM                  

Who: The Bronx Young Democrats and candidates for Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate and City Council.  Candidates expected to attend include Christine Quinn, Bill Thompson, Anthony Weiner, John Liu, Erick Salgado, Sal Albanese, Letitia James, Reshma Saujani, Andrew Cohen, James Vacca, Fernando Cabrera, Vanessa Gibson, Annabel Palma and many others.  Other special guests include Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Bronx Democratic Party Chairman Carl Heastie, Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz and State Senator Jeff Klein.

What: A Meet and Greet Reception for BYD members and other young Bronxites to meet and learn more about the Democratic candidates for Citywide and Bronx City Council seats in advance of this year’s Democratic primary.

When: Wednesday August 28^th, 2013 from 7:00pm-10:00pm

Where: The Bronx Ale House, 216 West 238^th Street

For more  information Contact: Daniel Johnson  (516) 672-3819 

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The Bronx Young Democrats seek to engage young democrats in the pursuit and implementation of the values and principles of the Bronx Democratic Party. Through outreach, educational activities and advocacy, the Bronx Young Democrats will promote the ideals of the Democratic Party, and lend its support to those candidates and members who exhibit the highest standards of integrity and conviction. The Bronx Young Democrats will work incessantly to empower Bronx residents and the Community through its alliance with the Bronx Democratic Party and its unending commitment to service, justice and fairness.