Progress New York : Articles Update

Progress New York : Articles Update

Grace Meng reportedly interested in taking helm of Queens Democratic County Committee that is of interest to Federal investigators

Queens Democrats avoided serious consequences from a previous, reported Federal corruption investigation by installing a Congressional lawmaker as a new chair. Will it work, again ?

• As Federal prosecutors bring politically-sensitive cases in an election year, do New York City Hall and City Council find themselves in uncharted waters ? The U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan reached a plea agreement in the Michael Cohen case weeks before the 2018 Midterm elections. Is the countenancing of political corruption coming to an end for significant Government officials ? [Progress New York]

Nike consulted ACT UP on donations after the sports wear giant allegedly misappropriated pink triangle synonymous with SILENCE = DEATH poster

Nike has yet to publicly explain its use of an inverted pink triangle on sports wear that appeared to misappropriate or infringe on ACT UP's pink triangle logo.

• ACT UP directs Nike donations to nonprofit groups, which provide political coverage to elected officials When advocacy groups like ACT UP nominate or pass-through donations to establishment nonprofits, they enmesh political agendas that undermine their own autonomy. [Progress New York]

Unfunded capital improvements at NYCHA balloon to $31,8 billion

The unmet capital improvement budget shortfall at NYCHA makes dramatic rise to $31,8 billion in wake of Federal investigation into lead poisoning.

• NYCHA Still Screws Tenants Every Day A long-time NYCHA tenant, "Vivian," endures more harassment in Queens Housing Court. [Progress New York]

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Today is the day! Vote for Ocasio for Congress. Find your polling station inside

Today, voters in Queens and the Bronx can help make history. Together we can help get out the vote to elect Alexandria to Congress, someone we can count on to fight for all working class and immigrant communities in Queens and the Bronx. TODAY IS THE DAY! HELP ELECT ALEXANDRIA TO CONGRESS! Residents of the 14th Congressional District have a chance to make History Hi there, Residents of Queens and the Bronx, living in Congressional District 14, have a chance to make history today. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a progressive woman of color and Bronx native who is challenging the long-time corporate incumbent who has completely negletcted voters in his district for years. It is time to elect someone who will actually fight for us. Today, let's grab a friend, and get out there and vote. You can find your polling station below. Find Your Polling Station Alexandria has run an entirely grassroots campaign, made up of people just like us. Today we can elect one of us to Congress. Lets get out the vote!. Paid for by Blue America PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Facebook.com/BlueAmerica

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Vote for Ocasio Tuesday, June 26

Today Cynthia Nixon and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are co-endorsing each other. On Tuesday, June 26th, help elect Alexandria to office, the first Latina who will represent our district. With your vote on June 26, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez could be the first Latina to represent our district in Congress. Today, Cynthia Nixon and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are Co-Endorsing Each Other Hi there, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a progressive woman of color, who is foresaking all corporate PAC donations, who is championing issues that all politicians have forgotten : like fighting for jobs guarantee programs to address the wealth and income inequality that is wreaking havoc on New York City, like fighting gentrification and saving and expanding public housing, like fighting for a "Medical For All" healthcare plan to finally treat healthcare as a human right. These are progressive values that should appeal to all of us. It shouldn't take decades for us to bring about progress to our lives. It only takes political courage. Watch the Full Video On June 26th help elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bronx native, a candidate who will fight for progressive legislation against corporate interests. Please click here to find your polling station. Follow us on social media for updates. Paid for by Blue America PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Facebook.com/BlueAmerica

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Crowley: A Campaign in Crisis - Debate No-Show, ICE Hypocrisy and Media Avalanch

A Campaign in Crisis: Debate No-Show, Immigration Hypocrisy, and an Avalanche of Criticism A Campaign in Crisis : Debate No-Show, Immigration Hypocrisy, and an Avalanche of Criticism Once Considered Untouchable, Crowley's Campaign Starts to Unravel Hi there, As the campaign for the 14th Congressional district in New York reaches its final week, the Ocasio campaign has hit its stride, while Crowley (who has never faced a serious primary challenge), on the other hand, appears to be collapsing from pressure. As media attention turns to Crowley's years of corruption, many have taken to Twitter to spread the news. Journalists and activists have been raising questions about Crowley's hypocrisy of voting for ICE, but then subsequently "protesting" it, the fact that he was a no-show at a recent debate in the Bronx, and the recent news that Crowley hired a Republican lobbyist to help him raise funds. See the article here and, if you're not in Ocasio's district, join the discussion on Twitter and Facebook: Read the Full Post With only a week left, it's imporant that we have all hands on deck. On June 26th voters go to the polls and have a chance to make history by electing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. We may not have the establishment behind us, but we have each other, and sometimes that's enough. Together, let's #FireBossCrowley. Follow us on social media for updates. Paid for by Blue America PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Facebook.com/BlueAmerica

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Ocasio Scores a Win in Debate Against Opponent Joseph Crowley

Highlights from the June 15th debate between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Joseph Crowley for the 14th Congressional district of New York #VoteForOcasio Highlights from the June 15th Debate: Quotes from Ocasio Ocasio Scores Major Win Against Crowley on Issues That Matter Most to Queens and Bronx Voters Hi there, On June 15th, NY1 hosted a debate between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Congressman Joseph Crowley. Ocasio's progressive positions had Crowley, a Corporate Democrat, on the defensive almost the entire time. You can watch the full debate here. With a win under her belt, Ocasio positions herself for one of the biggest political upsets of 2018. Here are a few selected quotes from the post: "Not all democrats are the same, and I am proud to be the only Democrat in this race that rejects all corporate money, and champions and advances improved and expanded medicare for all, a federal jobs guarantee, tuition free public college, and the abolition of ICE" "What I think is really important, in a district that is 85% democrat, overwhelmingly working class, and 70% people of color, we deserve a working class champion." "Corporations and corporate PAC's are really the real problem. About 99% of my opponents donations come from corporations, big money and lobbyist groups, and 80% of all of my donations to my campaign are less than $200" Read the Full Post On June 26th help elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bronx native, a candidate who will fight for progressive legislation against corporate interests. Follow us on social media for updates. Paid for by Blue America PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Facebook.com/BlueAmerica

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Joe Crowley is not a fan of Bronx voters

Joe Crowley once hired lobbyists to remove the Bronx from his district. On June 26th voters have a chance to kick Crowley out of the Bronx! #VoteForOcasio Afraid of Bronx Voters: Joe Crowley's Race Problem Joe Crowley Once Hired a Lobbyist to Get Bronx Voters Out of His District Hi there, Congressman Joe Crowley claims to represent both Queens and the Bronx, but back in 2011 he tried to get Bronx voters removed from his district. According to one article, it was because that part of his distrist was heavily Latino, and this would make him vulerable to a primary challenge. The hiring of lobbyists, notably, those connected to the disgraced Sheldon Silver, showed Crowley's contempt for the Bronx. Now, with an upcoming primary election on June 26th, Bronx voters have a chance to elect someone who actually wants to represent them. Here is an excerpt from our recent post: A recent tweet by journalist Ryan Grim revealed to many for the first time that, back in 2011, Joseph Crowley (Establishment-NY) hired a lobbyist to remove the Bronx from his Congressional district. The article Grim linked to explained that Crowley had concerns about that section of Bronx's demographic makeup, which is mainly Latino. Apparently, Crowley thought that such a dense concentration of People of Color would have made him vulnerable if he would ever have to face-off against a Latino challenger in the "democratic" primaries. Unfortunately for Crowley, that part of the Bronx remained within the 14th Congressional district, alongside large portions of Queens, some similarly with large minority populations, and while the two boroughs might be divided by the East River, this year, they are uniting against Crowley. Read the Full Post On June 26th help elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Bronx native, a candidate who will actually fight for Bronx residents. Follow us on social media for more updates. Paid for by Blue America PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Facebook.com/BlueAmerica

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