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  Team AB · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 4:39 PM

Three years ago today...

Friends — three years ago today, Alessandra won an upset primary against an obstructionist, right-wing incumbent. Before 2018, the Independent Democratic Caucus — a group of Democrats allied with Republicans in the State Senate — regularly blocked legislation and prevented progressives f…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
September 4, 2021 at 3:16 PM

An assault on reproductive rights

You are likely aware by now that Texas has passed legislation making abortion illegal after six weeks. To put that in perspective, most people do not know that they are pregnant at all by six weeks. This legislation will only serve to drive thousands into the shadows, and force them to s…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 10:39 PM

Checking in after the hurricane

Hi, friends - In light of Hurricane Ida’s devastating impact on our state and the surrounding areas, I’d like to talk about the necessity of immediate action on climate change. But first, and most importantly, I want to know that you’re doing alright. Please reply to this email to let …
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Here’s what you missed during the JCOPE hearing

This is a long email, but you'll want to read the whole thing. Hi, friends - I am reaching out to provide some important results and takeaways from the hearing I recently led to investigate the Joint Committee on Public Ethics (JCOPE), New York’s ineffective public ethics committee. Du…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
August 24, 2021 at 8:01 PM

Alessandra is spearheading the fight to clean up Albany

An oversight board cannot root out corruption if it is corrupt itself. Hi, friends - Tomorrow, Alessandra will lead a Senate hearing to investigate the Joint Committee on Public Ethics (JCOPE), New York’s ineffective ethics and lobbying oversight board. The hearing is part of Alessandra’…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
August 23, 2021 at 5:56 PM

Results from the 2020 Census

Did you see this, friends? Both New York City and Westchester County exceeded Census estimates for population growth. We’re proud of all the work you did along with Alessandra to make sure that each and every single New Yorker was counted in the 2020 Census, including joining other sta…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
August 19, 2021 at 3:01 PM

My thoughts on the governor’s resignation

Friends - I wanted to take some time to gather my thoughts before writing to you about Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation last week. First and foremost, I want to thank the eleven brave women who came forward. Women who speak out against powerful men are doubted, scrutinized, and slande…
  Team AB · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 6:24 PM

Back to work

Friends — we know that Governor Cuomo's resignation is probably at the top of your mind right now. We'll reach out with some thoughts on the resignation, and the future of our state under Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul, soon. But in the meantime, Alessandra will continue to work hard for the p…
  Team AB · [email protected]
August 5, 2021 at 6:47 PM

Watch Alessandra on MSNBC →

Friends - Alessandra went on MSNBC yesterday to explain the process of impeachment in New York State, in light of the news that the State Assembly is conducting an impeachment investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo. Give it a watch here: WATCH THE VIDEO Alessandra is right: Andrew Cu…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
August 4, 2021 at 9:47 PM

Andrew Cuomo, sexual harassment, and accountability

Friends - This week, the Attorney General of New York State released information corroborating prior claims that Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed current and former employees, and attempted to smear one of the women who came forward. We have had evidence for a long time now that Andre…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
August 3, 2021 at 2:19 PM

Extending the eviction moratorium in New York State

Friends - Just a few days ago, Congress failed to extend the eviction moratorium that went into effect in March 2020, protecting renters from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here in New York State, however, the eviction moratorium isn’t up until the end of this month - meaning tha…
  Team AB · [email protected]
July 27, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Check out Alessandra’s brand new campaign website →

Big news, friends - we just launched our new campaign website! This launch was only possible because of your support, so we want you to be one of the first to see the new site. Click here to check out Alesandra’s brand new website, including an updated issues section. Alessandra is wor…
  Team AB · [email protected]
July 11, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Today is the last day of our filing period

Hi friends - We’ll keep this short — today is the last day of our filing period, meaning that we’re legally required to disclose the amount of money Alessandra’s campaign has raised over the past several weeks. We want to be able to post good fundraising numbers, because future politica…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 6:52 PM

Supporting survivors of the Surfside condo collapse

Friends - It has been two weeks since the Surfside condominium collapse, and the death toll has risen to 60, with many still unaccounted for. This is, of course, an unspeakable tragedy, and one which underscores the need for swift action on climate change and a serious commitment to inf…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 3:21 PM

Results and takeaways from the June 22 primary

Friends - On Tuesday night, the New York City Board of Elections finally released results from the June 22 primary. I’d like to share some of my thoughts on the outcomes, and have an honest conversation with you about where we go from here. First, let’s look at the big picture. The upco…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
July 4, 2021 at 5:25 PM

Independence Day

Happy Independence Day, friends! This Fourth of July is a special one. Last year, many of us were unable to spend time with our loved ones due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But because of the hard work and resilience of so many — including public health officials, first responders, and every…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 4:47 PM

Reforming the New York City Board of Elections

Friends - Earlier this week, the New York City Board of Elections released incorrect vote totals in the mayoral primary, before removing that information from its website and issuing an apology. I’ve seen some elected officials falsely claim that the new ranked choice voting (RCV) syste…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 7:29 PM

$3

$3. That’s the amount we’re asking you to contribute to Alessandra’s campaign to help us keep up with our fundraising goals. If you’re ready to pitch in, you can do that here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/biaggi-june But if you need to know why this request is so important, please r…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Pride

Hi, friends! This past weekend, I had a great time at New York City Pride with some of my close friends and colleagues, including Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou. Check it out: This Pride Month, I have been thinking a lot about the concept of allyship. As a New York State Senator, being …
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 12:30 AM

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, friends! I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Father’s Day with your family. It has been a long and devastating year for many families. But I hope you were able to see your loved ones today after a long year of distancing from those most important to us in order to keep the…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
June 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth, friends! Last week, Congress passed legislation to designate Juneteenth a federal holiday, so I’d like to take a moment to explain the importance of recognizing this day. 156 years ago today, the last enslaved people in the United States were freed – two months after th…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 3:25 PM

June 10

We are hoping for lots and lots of contributions in advance of the end of the legislative session. Friends - We are reaching out to ask if you can make a contribution to Alessandra Biaggi’s campaign in advance of the end of New York’s legislative session on June 10. We want to show AB t…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 10:01 PM

We are on the cusp of passing major ethics reform legislation in New York State

Friends - Last week, the State Senate passed a package of several bills that will significantly overhaul political ethics laws in New York State. I was proud to sponsor bill S.6964-A, Omnibus JCOPE Reform, as part of this effort. The Omnibus Bill will reform the Joint Committee on Public…
  Maura Curtin via AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
May 29, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Closing the books for May

Friends - I’m reaching out today to ask if you are able to make a contribution, of $3 or any amount you can afford, to Alessandra Biaggi’s campaign. If you are able to do that, you can contribute here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/biaggi-may-eom We are coming up on our May End-of-Mo…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 8:26 PM

How to vote absentee

We’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to vote absentee before New York City’s June 22 Election Day, so I thought it’d be helpful to share all of the information you need to know in order to get it done. Friends - We’ve gotten a lot of questions about how to vote absentee before New Yo…
  Nathaniel Koloc, AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Alessandra’s birthday

Hi friend - today is Alessandra's 35th birthday! There is no better day to make sure Alessandra feels appreciated and supported, so please join me and all of Team AB in sending good wishes for the coming year. Click here to add your name to Alessandra’s birthday card. You can also add a s…
  Team AB · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Bump: [you’re invited] Alessandra’s upcoming birthday party

We wanted to make sure you saw this invitation to Alessandra’s birthday meditation event this Thursday. We are excited to announce that Rep. Jamaal Bowman will be joining us! We’re hoping to get as many people as possible to celebrate Alessandra — so if you’re able to come, please click…
  Nathaniel Koloc via AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 5:01 PM

[you’re invited] Alessandra’s upcoming birthday party

Friends - This coming Thursday, May 20, Team AB will be celebrating Alessandra’s birthday with a virtual guided meditation by Moun and Sah D’Simone. I know it would mean a lot to Alessandra if you were able to join us and our special guests for this relaxing event. So, if you’d like to j…
  Team AB · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Jewish Insider: “Alessandra Biaggi is carving her own path”

Check it out, friends - Jewish Insider just released an article about Alessandra and her work in the New York State Senate. Here’s a snippet of what they had to say: Now three years into her tenure representing parts of the Bronx and Westchester, Biaggi, 34, has gained a reputation, on h…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
May 9, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day, friends! I am truly grateful for all the women role models in my life, and as a New York State Senator, I am working every day to support policies that uplift women both in the professional and domestic spheres. Right now, one of the most pressing issues facing women…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 8:01 PM

89

Friends - You may have heard news from last week that, as of November next year, New York state will have one fewer representative in Congress. You may have also heard that, if the U.S. Census had counted just 89 more individuals, New York would have retained all 27 of its house seats. Y…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 7:01 PM

The Climate and Community Investment Act

Friends - I recently published an op-ed in the Gotham Gazette about the impacts of climate change, and the work that we can do in the New York State Senate to secure a more livable future for our state. I was moved to write about this issue — along with my friend Victor Davila, a progra…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 4:11 PM

George Floyd

On Tuesday, Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd. We know that this verdict will not bring George Floyd back, but I hope George Floyd’s family and loved ones are able to find some closure in this week’s conviction. Like many of my fellow Americans, I felt a sense of r…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Not bad! The budget is actually pretty good

For the first time in my tenure as a New York State senator, we passed a budget that reflects the values and needs of a majority of New Yorkers. Friends - We just passed a budget in New York, and for the first time during my tenure as a State senator, it actually reflects the values and …
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
April 7, 2021 at 3:01 PM

I felt a shooting pain

I had an emergency appendectomy last week and it made me feel grateful and filled with urgency Friends - Last week, in the middle of the night, I started to feel a shooting pain on the lower right side of my abdomen. It wasn’t budget anxiety gnawing at me this time. It was my appendix. T…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 4:01 PM

You deserve an explanation

I am in Albany now with so much to report over the next few days. But for now, thank you in advance for your generous contribution. It means a lot. Friends - We’ve sent a number of fundraising emails the past few days, so I thought it important to ask for a moment of your time to explai…
  Maura Curtin via AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
March 30, 2021 at 5:01 PM

(no subject)

Hey again. It’s Maura with AB’s campaign. We have a fundraising deadline tomorrow and I’m reaching out to some people who have supported Alessandra in the past to see if you could chip in before it ends. It’s been a pretty busy month for her so we have a little catching up to do. Any amou…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
March 28, 2021 at 9:01 PM

$17.76

Here is what we see when we log in to ActBlue every morning Friends - This is the first thing we see when we log in to ActBlue each day: It’s the average donation to Alessandra’s campaign this week. In a world where candidates accept enormous sums of money from people and businesses th…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
March 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM

This year’s budget (happening now) is high stakes.

Almost everything that gets done in Albany happens during budget season — and right now, we are in budget season. Friends - Almost everything that gets done in Albany each year happens during budget season — and right now, we are in budget season. Do you remember when you were in grade …
  Alessandra Biaggi HQ · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 4:21 PM

a difficult decision

We made a very difficult decision a few weeks ago. I need to tell you about it. Friends - We made a very difficult decision a few weeks ago. We had a meeting to talk about our campaign website, and how it could be used in the weeks ahead to educate and involve people during the upcoming …
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
March 21, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Cuomo, due process, and accountability

Last year, Governor Cuomo and his administration made the decision to send COVID-positive patients back into New York's nursing homes. Friends - As many of you know, I have called on Andrew Cuomo to resign for his role in the nursing home death scandal and its coverup, as well as the gro…
  Maura Curtin via AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
March 13, 2021 at 11:07 PM

Alessandra

Alessandra is working hard on a number of different issues, and not just the governor's sexual harassment and nursing home scandals. Friends - I am writing to ask if you would be willing to make a modest contribution, $3 or whatever you can afford, to Alessandra Biaggi’s campaign. We’re …
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
March 12, 2021 at 4:16 PM

Emergency Powers

Late last week, the New York State Senate voted to limit the expanded emergency powers granted to Governor Cuomo at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Friends - Late last week, the New York State Senate voted to limit the expanded emergency powers granted to Governor Cuomo at the start o…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
February 25, 2021 at 3:11 PM

No more Trump to make Andrew Cuomo look good

For the first several months of the pandemic, Andrew Cuomo was graded on a curve against Donald Trump, and who wouldn't look good in comparison? Step 1: The legislature must strip Andrew Cuomo of the emergency powers granted to him at the start of the COVID pandemic. Step 2: The legisl…
  Team AB · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Oh yes, today IS the day

If you have been waiting for the day... that day is NOW. AB needs you. Here's why. Friends, if you have been waiting for the perfect time to make your first online donation to Alessandra Biaggi’s campaign, today is the day. Here’s why: For months, Alessandra Biaggi has been demanding ans…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
February 21, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Respectfully asking if you could make a $3 contribution to Alessandra’s campaign. Let us explain why.

You've seen the headlines about Andrew Cuomo's nursing home scandal... Friends - $3. That’s the donation we’re asking you to make to Alessandra’s campaign. If you’ve heard enough and just want to let Alessandra know you’re with her — especially this week — use this link: https://secure.ac…
  AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home scandal timeline

There is a lot of confusion surrounding Governor Cuomo's nursing home scandal, some of it deliberate, so we thought it best to create an easy-to-digest timeline of events for you. Friends - There is a lot of confusion surrounding Governor Cuomo’s nursing home scandal, some of it delibera…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
February 15, 2021 at 12:01 AM

Sign on if you agree: Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers must be revoked

Andrew Cuomo's administration covered up information about COVID deaths in nursing homes. He can't be trusted to govern unilaterally anymore. Friends - This week, I joined 13 other New York State Senators to call for the emergency powers that were granted to Andrew Cuomo under the COVID-…
  Alessandra Biaggi · [email protected]
February 11, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Add your name if you agree we need a Marshall Plan for Moms.

One thing we know about COVID-19 is that it does an excellent job of taking existing inequalities and accelerating them. Friends - One thing we know about COVID-19 is that it does an excellent job of taking existing inequalities and accelerating them. So it will not surprise you to lear…
  Maura Curtin via AlessandraBiaggi.com · [email protected]
February 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Introduction

Hey there - I’m Maura Curtin, the Managing Director for Alessandra Biaggi’s campaign. Some of you I’ve met before, but for others I wanted to reach out to introduce myself, say hello, and ask you about an important fundraising goal we’ve set for Alessandra. In the very near future, we’re…