The New York Young Republican Club is excited to announce the formation of our organization’s fifth caucus, the Catholic Caucus.
The Catholic Caucus was built to ensure the representation of Catholics as a voting bloc in the Republican party. About one-third of New York City identifies with the Catholic Church, a number about evenly split between white and Hispanic voters.
Historically, Catholics have played a major role in shaping New York culture, not to mention the foundational principles of our modern civilization.
As a party defending religious freedom and traditional values, the GOP stands with the long-cherished traditions of the Catholic faith.
The current officers of the Catholic Caucus are as follows:
Statement On Mayor-Elect Adams NYPD Commissioner Appointment
It is a relief to see that Mayor-Elect Adams picked a non-ideologue and supporter of broken windows policing for the position of top cop in the city. The New York Young Republican Club wishes Ms. Sewell success, not just for her sake but for the sake of the city at large.
Our only concern, and one shared by others on news of her appointment, is her lack of experience running a department with the size and complexity of the NYPD. This is a department that is closer to the size of a small army rather than a typical municipal law enforcement agency. We hope that merit takes precedence in all city appointments and that Ms. Sewell was chosen on the basis of her skills and not simply in a rush to find the first non-white female ostensibly qualified for the role.
At the end of the day, Mayor-Elect Adams will need to deliver almost immediately on his promises to reduce crime if he wants any hope of achieving higher office or even winning re-election. He was elected by an unusual coalition given his moderate stances and electoral promises.
While the NYPD commissioner makes a big difference in the reduction of crime, the department is already a well-oiled machine. The various rank and file know what they have to do to get crime under control; their biggest issue has been the hizzoner tying their hands behind their backs and feckless district attorneys who refuse to prosecute criminals. Combined with bail reform, we have had a perfect storm of chaos in the Big Apple that has shown no signs of subsiding. As of December 5, shootings are up 100.8% and homicides are up 45.2% from the same period in 2019. Police morale is also at an all-time low with more than 5,300 NYPD officers have retired or left the force in 2020.
The New York Young Republican Club hopes Ms. Sewell will keep her promise to be “laser-focused” on taking criminals off the streets, and we urge her to help restore the anti-crime units that have been overwhelmingly successful at reducing crime in recent decades. After many years of being led by crime deniers, New Yorkers deserve leaders that are ready to tackle this crisis.
Gavin Wax President
New York Young Republican Club
Board Position Available: Outreach Committee Chairman
The New York Young Republican Club is looking for a new Outreach Committee Chairman.
The Outreach Committee is charged with facilitating relationships with other clubs and organizations.
The Chairman of this standing committee serves as a voting member of the Club’s Board of Governors and reports directly to the President. We are looking for someone with a passion for both conservative politics and a background in sales, networking, or community organizing.
Applicants must be a current member of the Club in good standing and be willing to commit to at least one board meeting and one Club event per month. This position is intended to help spearhead our efforts to grow the Club’s network through the metropolitan area by facilitating relationships with other like-minded organizations.
If you are interested in applying for this position please fill out the application form here and if you qualify we will reach out to set up a video interview.
The New York Young Republican Club brings together men and women aged 18 to 40 to discuss important policy issues, promote Republican principles and values, and help elect Republicans to office. With hundreds of dues-paying members throughout New York City and the United States, the Club engages in politics by:
Promoting Republican principles.
Supporting campaigns through volunteerism, community outreach, and social media.
Networking with politicians and other influential members of the party organization.
Having monthly socials at New York City bars and clubs.
Holding monthly meetings with speakers, including candidates, authors, pundits, and more.
Attending fundraisers, leadership programs, and national conferences.
Show your support for your country, your party, and your city by being a part of the oldest and the largest Young Republican chapter in the nation.
Our membership includes conservatives of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming environment regardless of race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, or occupation. Benefits of membership include early registration access for events, discounts on admission fees, branded merchandise, and the ability to vote in our meetings and affect the governance of the Club. Become a member today and start networking with your fellow New York Republicans!
During this transformative time for the New York Young Republican Club, many of you have reached out to us asking how to get more involved with the club, and how to better support our efforts.
One effective way to do this is to join a committee. We are currently looking for Vice-Chairs for many of our committees, who will receive special discounts for working events and recognition on our website. In addition to Vice Chair positions, we are looking to build all of our committees in terms of members.
Please take a moment to review our committees here and contact any committees you are interested in joining at the email address listed on the website. You are allowed to join up to 3 committees per our Bylaws.
To be a member of a committee you must be a member of the Club in Good Standing.
The New York Young Republican Club has caucuses that advocate for representation of their respective interests in the Club and Republican Party. We invite our members to become more active in our caucuses to promote Republican ideals throughout the five boroughs and beyond.
Any group of five Voting Members of the Club may petition the Board of Governors to charter a Caucus to forward ideas, advance an issue, represent a constituency, endorse candidates, or propose resolutions.
If you wish to join a caucus, please email the caucus’s chairman or chairwoman or make a submission via the link below.
The New York Young Republican Club is a grassroots non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its operations. We hope you will consider a donation today so that we remain a bastion of conservative values for many years to come!
Established in 1911, incorporated in 1912, with a legacy from 1856, the New York Young Republican Club is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Young Republican club in the United States. The Club is affiliated with and officially recognized by the Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs and the Young Republican National Federation, as well as the county, state, and national Republican committees.
