New York 19th District Focus: Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, Rockland, and Westchester Counties

Focusing on the 19th Congressional District of New York




BLOGGING NY STATE: the best state-wide political blog is the The Albany Project.

I will also mention:

Drum Major Institute: Politics, Policy and the American Dream

and Reform NY is the blog of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law


PROGRESSIVE GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS:

Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County
http://ldcoc.com/index.htm
P.O. Box 1145
Monroe, NY 10949
845.238.2216

The mission of the Latino Democratic Committee of Orange County is to enhance the lives of Latinos in Orange County through empowerment, pride of ethnic origin, increase Latino voter registration, political awareness, involvement in government, education and community issues, building coalitions and development of political strength.

The purpose of the L.D.C.O.C. is to promote Latino participation in government and civic affairs.

For local news and events, click here.

For Actions you can take to make your voice heard, click here.

To become a member, click here.


Phillipstown for Democracy: Local Democracy for America affiliate

We are a group of concerned citizens based in Philipstown, New York, determined to mobilize voters to participate in the political process and to promote progressive policies. We will provide a forum to exchange ideas and give support for specific political action. You can sign up here. For more info, call: (917) 273-0808 or email: information@p4d.us


Drinking Liberally in Dutchess County: Political Action through Social Interaction

Rhinecliff Drinking Liberally
* When? First Sunday of each month, 7:00 pm
* Where? The Rhinecliff Hotel Bar, 4 Grinnell Street
* Hosted by Matt Rosenberg | Andrew Sheppard


NAACP Branches near the 19th District:
Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest and largest civil rights organization. From the ballot box to the classroom, the thousands of dedicated workers, organizers, leaders and members who make up the NAACP continue to fight for social justice for all Americans. Here are some local branches:

Newburgh-Highland Falls NAACP
P. O. BOX 742
Newburgh, NY 12551
845-561-7555

Newburgh NAACP Youth Council
PO BOX 301
Newburgh, NY 12550

Southern Dutchess NAACP
8 HUBER ROAD
Wappingens Falls, NY 12590
845-838-1796

Northern Dutchess Co NAACP
PO BOX 3835
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-471-4421

Ellenville NAACP
PO BOX 229
Ellenville, NY 12428
845-647-3371

Middletown NAACP
12 ROOSEVELT AVE
Middletown, NY 10940
845-342-9262


Putnam County Democratic Committee

The Putnam County Democratic Committee shall advance the principles of the Democratic Party, advocate the election of public officials who will provide responsible and responsive government for the people of Putnam County and set forth the platform positions of the Putnam County Democratic Party in order to achieve its over-arching goal to inspire, encourage and maximize enrollment and participation in the Democratic Party throughout Putnam County.

For more info contact Lynne Eckardt, 845-661-6349, lynne.eckardt@gmail.com


Dutchess County Young Democrats:

The Dutchess County Young Democrats is an organization dedicated to providing opportunities for young Democrats to become actively involved in the issues that affect their lives and enabling them to connect with other young Democrats in the County. Any registered Democrat between the ages of 16 and 36 is eligible and encouraged to become a member of the Dutchess County Young Democrats. For more info, contact: ira.margulies@gmail.com

Or join their facebook site


DUTCHESS DEMOCRATIC WOMEN'S CAUCUS is an independent, grassroots organization devoted to bringing more women into the political process and electing Democratic women to public office at every level in Dutchess County.

The Caucus capitalizes on women’s energy, knowledge and financial resources to change the face of politics in Dutchess County and, by extension, the Hudson Valley. Women are vastly underrepresented in America’s legislative bodies and political organizations. Our voices help to revitalize and refocus the political debate.

DDWC welcomes as members enrolled Democrats from every part of Dutchess County and beyond, from every walk of life and every constituency.

For more information, please contact us at info@ddwc.org


Orange County Democratic Women:

OCDW was established to create a more equitable representation and participation of women in all levels of the Democratic party and in all levels of Government.

Since its inception, OCDW has been working to make this happen for women all over Orange County. Women are running for Federal, State, County, Town and Local elections in increasing numbers and winning.

Orange County Democratic Women is organized around a Board of Directors who meet regularly o set policy. But the largest part of the organization is its volunteers. Members come from all over Orange County. They are working women, stay-at-home moms, professionals, young women, senior citizens, office holders, candidates and women new to politics. They are all women who want change.

For more information phone: 845.294.3139

Putnam Valley Democrats:

It is the mission of the Putnam Valley Democratic Committee to ensure that every Putnam Valley Democrat is served by a visible, organized, geographically representative Democratic Committee that reaches out year-round to its community, recruits quality Democratic candidates for every appointed and elected position in its purview, turns out voters to elect those candidates to office, and supports those candidates in advocating for Democratic Party values both as candidates and in their sworn public roles.

Contact PV Democratic Committee Chair at pvdems@optonline.net


BIODIESEL IN THE 19th DISTRICT:

I also want to highlight where you can get biodiesel fuel in and around the 19th District.

Taylor Oil Inc., 28 Tinker Town Rd, Dover Plains, NY, 12522, 845-877-9343, Offers B20 (Good in ANY diesel engine), CREDIT CARDS OK; 24 hrs.


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