Progressive Democrat Issue 90: MANHATTAN GROUPS AND EVENTS

Train trip to Peekskill NY for John Hall
Trip on the Metro North to help John Hall – Sat., Oct. 14
Join us for a train trip to Peekskill to help John Hall defeat republican Sue Kelly and pick up a house seat for the Democrats. John Hall is a strong progressive who has been endorsed by Mid-Hudson Progressive Alliance, Democracy for Westchester, and DFNYC. The train fair is $17 and you should bring lunch. DFNYC is offering funding to those who cannot afford the trip. RSVP to merle.mceldowney -at- gmail.com (replace -at- with @). Updates: www.dfnyc.org

Schedule for October 14
• Meet at Grand Central Terminal 9 AM
• Depart for Peekskill 9:51
• Arrive Peekskill 11:17
• 11:17 Meet Campaign staff – Briefing by Campaign staff (this should allow four hours for canvassing - probably as much as anyone can do, and enough time to make the day worth while.)
• Return to train station 4PM
• Depart 4:50 PM
• Arrive Grand Central Terminal


DFA-Endorsed Candidate Jerry Mcnerney in NYC - Oct. 19-20:
Jerry McNerney, a Democrat running for Congress in California's 11th CD, just outside the San Francisco Bay area, is coming to New York City on Thursday, October 19th. Jerry has been endorsed by Democracy for America and all the local DFA coalition groups in California.

Jerry McNerney is a renewable energy expert, having spent over two decades developing clean wind power across California. He is running against incumbent Republican Richard Pombo, a friend of big oil who has been listed as one of the 13 most corrupt members of Congress. (Click here for the list.)

For more on Jerry, visit www.jerrymcnerney.org.

For more info on these events, check back here soon. To be on the host committee for one of the Jerry McNerney events in NYC and/or to help us plan these events, contact Tracey Denton at tdenton -at- dfnyc.org or 646 257-4180.


NYC Critical Mass The last Friday of the month, every month, 7:00 p.m., starting at Union Square Park North. Come along for the ride! Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. New York City's first Critical Mass was in 1993.


Democracy for America Meetings: CLICK HERE!


DRINKING LIBERALLY: An informal, inclusive weekly Democratic drinking club. Raise your spirits while you raise your glass, and share ideas while you share a pitcher. Drinking Liberally gives like-minded, left-leaning individuals a place to talk politics. You don't need to be a policy expert and this isn't a book club - just come and learn from peers, trade jokes, vent frustration and hang out in an environment where it's not taboo to talk politics. Here are our local Manhattan groups:

Upper East Side Last Tuesday of each month, 6:30 pm onward, Doc Watson's, 1490 2nd Avenue (at 77th). In the backyard, weather permitting. Hosted by Matthew Bachiochi, ues (at) drinkingliberally.org

In Manhattan: Thursday, 7:30 pm onward, Rudy's, 627 9th Avenue (between 44th & 45th Streets). Hosted by Justin Krebs and Matthew O'Neill, nyc (at) drinkingliberally.org

Bar Hopping Manhattan: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:00-9:00 pm
A monthly Democratic drinking club at different gay bars around Manhattan. Join the mailing list to receive updates of future venues. Hosted by Dirk McCall, outnyc (at) drinkingliberally.org

East Village: Last Wednesday of each month, 8:00 pm onward, Grassroots Tavern, 20 Saint Mark's Place (between 2nd and 3rd). Hosted by Quinn Raymond, Elena Morin and Abby Cook-Mack, eastvillage (at) drinkingliberally.org

For those who prefer running to drinking, you can join RUNNING FOR CHANGE: Building a progressive America through organized runs and other grassroots activities.

To find your nearest Manhattan Democratic club, please CLICK HERE.