Katie Hawkland, Field Director · [email protected]

September 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM

New week, new chances!

We want to get everyone involved with our campaign for a better New York! Friend,  Happy Sunday! We have a few open phone banking shifts for the coming week, and I hope you can join us! We want to reach as many New Yorkers as possible, so we highly encourage speakers of different languages and di…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 4, 2020 at 7:51 PM

We need a plan, Mr. Mayor.

We can’t leave New York City’s restaurants to die. I don't have to tell you, friend, that restaurants are the lifeblood of NYC's economy, employing more than 300,000 people.  I'm sure you enjoy outdoor dining as much as I do. But as winter approaches, we can’t leave our restaurants out in the co…

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  Tyler Adams, Digital Organizer · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 10:41 PM

You make this a success.

Whether it is making calls, sending texts, or donating - our campaign's greatest asset is YOU. First, let me say thank you, friend! We surpassed our fundraising goal last night because of YOUR support. I know that we are stronger than ever going into these pivotal months for the campaign because…

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  Annie Weir, Finance Director · [email protected]

August 30, 2020 at 10:07 PM

We don't have much time left.

We can't afford to miss this deadline.   Friend, Today is August 30th, which means there are just 65 days before the general election on November 3rd—and we’re behind on our donation benchmarks. We have no time to come up short. There is too much at stake in this election: funding for public tran…

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  Katie Hawkland, Field Director · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 10:40 PM

How your donations help us 'in the field'.

However you can get involved is appreciated -- we need your help to win this. Friend, As Field Director, it’s my job to help our dedicated team of volunteers transition from canvassing in the field to remote canvassing. This switch takes time, effort, and most importantly, a lot of resources. Ev…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 1:17 AM

Now more than ever, we need a plan for the MTA.

Our transit system has suffered from decades of neglect in Albany. Friend, Southern Brooklyn has long been starved for reliable and accessible public transit. As my office's transit report documents, the transit woes of southern Brooklyn tangibly affect our economy, our wellbeing, and our qualit…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 12:57 AM

[ELECTION UPDATE]

Your ability to vote by mail has been expanded for 2020. Friend, Last Thursday, Governor Cuomo signed into law several pieces of legislation that expand New Yorkers ability to vote in the 2020 election. Voting by mail is now an option for every registered voter, and the boards of elections will…

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  Tyler Adams · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 3:29 PM

I don't mean to alarm you but, we are coming up short.

We are building momentum, but we need your help. Friend, Since I last spoke to you, we’ve gotten so many new volunteers join Team Gounardes... but we need to make thousands of phone calls to win, and we are coming up short. Can you help? Phonebanking is a great way to get involved and speak to …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 22, 2020 at 12:21 AM

I’m proud to have the endorsement of the New York League of Conservation Voters.

Together, we can ensure New York continues to lead on the environment. Friend, We are in a climate emergency. For years, New York did nothing. Then, thanks to you, we flipped control of the state senate and in my first term we passed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) -…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 19, 2020 at 10:10 PM

We can't punish our community for Washington's failure.

Say Yes to Fairness - Say No to Austerity. Friend, While the federal government descends into partisan bickering, we at the state level have to prepare a response to their inaction. The failure of Washington means less resources for small businesses, schools, homeowners, tenants, and those who a…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Our democracy is under attack.

We have to take action ourselves to make sure our votes count and our representative government is not mired by claims of disenfranchisement and dirty tricks. Friend, From “sabotaging mail-in voting” to questioning the validity of votes that are cast, we are seeing voter suppression coming from …

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  Annie Weir · [email protected]

August 16, 2020 at 11:06 PM

We need your support to win.

Friend, We are halfway through to the end of the month — and we’re still not on track to meet our donation goal for August. Andrew has fought hard for his constituents, and we need to send him back to Albany to continue to fight for great public schools, a better transit system, pedestrian safe…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 12:30 PM

Proud to have NYIC's support!

"Now more than ever, we need elected leaders who are unafraid to fight to ensure opportunity for all during good times and in bad times." Friend, New York’s history of welcoming immigrants from around the world represents the very best of America. Our community is a living demonstration that our…

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Do you want a lawn sign, friend?

Show your support for Andrew! Friend -- November is closer than you think. With your support, I am confident we can send Andrew back to Albany to keep fighting for a better Brooklyn, New York City, and New York State. We're all excited about this race, and we hope you are, too! Show your suppor…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 12, 2020 at 1:00 AM

We need to ensure every New Yorker can vote.

To protect democracy, we need to show up in overwhelming numbers this Fall. Friend, The ability to vote is a right, not a privilege. Many people have fought and lost their lives for the right to vote. And, in a time when so many around the country are losing their voting rights, New York is work…

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  Tyler Adams · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Help send Andrew back to Albany!

Friend, Tyler — Andrew’s Digital Organizer — here. Andrew won in 2018 because of community members like you who were passionate about making positive change in their neighborhood. Now more than ever, we need to make sure Team Gounardes is mobilized and ready to win in November. How can you help…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 11:47 PM

This is unacceptable.

Since COVID-19 hit our city, an estimated 2 million New Yorkers have become food insecure.  Friend, We are one of the richest cities in the world, and yet millions of New Yorkers are grappling with food insecurity. Even before the pandemic, an estimated 1 in 4 children were food insecure, and ab…

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  Katie Hawkland, Field Director · [email protected]

August 1, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Can you sign up for a shift, friend?

Looking forward to working with you on the team!   Hi friend -- my name is Katie Hawkland and I am Andrew's new field director. I wanted to say hello, introduce myself, and ask if you could sign up for a phone shift in the next week. With less than 100 days until the election, it is all hands on …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 11:03 PM

5 hours until our deadline for August.

We can’t be complacent in our communities or in Albany.    Friend, Yesterday, the campaign team reached out about our monthly fundraising deadline. There are only 5 hours left until the month is over, and we’re only $459 away from reaching our goal. Our fight is more important than ever -- we can…

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 2:01 PM

[ATTENTION] Our deadline is tonight.

  Friend, I need your help right now: Today’s the last day of the month and we are $619 short of our July fundraising goal.  It’s easy to see why we need a courageous leader like Andrew in the State Senate. In just the last few days, Donald Trump called peaceful protestors anarchists, still won’…

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  Annie Weir, Fundraising Director · [email protected]

July 31, 2020 at 1:14 AM

Can I ask you a favor?

Monthly donations power this campaign.   Friend, We still have a long way to go if we want to ensure Southern Brooklyn continues to be represented by a State Senator like Andrew. Supporters like you have made success for our campaign possible, and we’ve got a strong position, but we can’t get com…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM

We need to save the CUNY system.

It's time to fight back against the budget cuts.   Friend, No parent should have to stay up at night wondering how they’ll pay for college.  No student should have to drop out because they can’t afford to finish their degree. That’s why I fight to invest in CUNY, and why I wrote a constitutional …

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  Team Gounardes · [email protected]

July 26, 2020 at 5:35 PM

There are 100 days until the election, friend.

We have a goal to hit and we need your help.   Friend, Today marks 100 days until Election Day! We need to kick this campaign into high gear, and we need everyone to win in November. Our goal is to get as many folks as we can to take an action TODAY for the campaign. ‪To keep our momentum, we ne…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 11:00 AM

Every New Yorker should get the unemployment benefits they need.

Over 25 Million people about to lose the money they need to get by during this crisis.   Friend, Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, over two million New Yorkers have filed an unemployment claim. Our state was not prepared to process these claims causing delays in accessing unemployment, an…

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  Tyler Adams · [email protected]

July 22, 2020 at 4:19 PM

Will I see you tonight, friend?

RSVP to join the community conversation!   Hi friend! I hope this finds you well. These days, it can be easy to feel helpless. But, even though we’re at home, we can still make our voices heard. Join us tonight at 7:30PM for our Community Conversation. Click here to RSVP for the town hall, and re…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 21, 2020 at 12:30 AM

CWA District 1 Endorses Andrew Gounardes!

"We need a State legislature that works for our members and their families, and electing Andrew Gounardes is a vital part of ensuring that we can continue strengthening our communities." Friend, I am extremely proud to accept the endorsement of Communications Workers of America (CWA) District One…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

Join us for a Community Conversation on Wednesday, July 22nd!

 Every voice is essential in ensuring our transition is just, equitable, and successful. Friend, Last month, I asked what you thought was essential to improve upon as we take the first steps in planning what New York should look like after the current crisis. One of the great privileges of being …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 10:05 PM

This is what I am fighting for, friend.

A People-Centered New York: Safer streets, Higher Quality Public Education, and Efficient Public Transport. Friend, I’ve been sharing my plan for a better New York. In order to make that vision a reality, we need to win in November. Our vision for safer streets, higher quality public education, a…

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  Annie Weir, Fundraising Director · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Only a few hours left to hit our goal.

COVID-19 has changed everything about the way we go about life, and campaigning is no different. Friend, With our re-election campaign in full swing, and our fundraising deadline TONIGHT at MIDNIGHT, it’s important we be honest with you about the situation. COVID-19 has changed everything about …

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

July 11, 2020 at 1:35 AM

RE: All eyes are going to be on our race in November.

We are so close. Ryan here again -- I just wanted to quickly update you, friend. We are preparing for a big campaign - we have to be ready for anything, given the past year. We have been adapting to the new realities, but we still need your support to win in November. Anything you can do to supp…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 10, 2020 at 10:03 PM

NYSNA Endorses Andrew Gounardes!

"We need leaders like Senator Gounardes who are willing to take bold action to protect and empower nurses, patients, essential workers, and the public during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond." Friend, In the “Year of the Nurse,” this endorsement is a special honor. I am so proud to be endorsed by…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 10:29 PM

All eyes are going to be on our race in November.

We cannot go back to the austerity of past decades. Friend, When we get too comfortable, it’s easy to forget what we’re up against in November. For decades, our State Senate, and our district, was governed by austerity—an ideology that said that we can forget about solving poverty, helping our fa…

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  Team Gounardes · [email protected]

July 8, 2020 at 9:23 PM

Can you wish Andrew a happy birthday?

  Hello Friend! I’m not sure if you know but...today is Andrew’s birthday! In a moment, we’re going to ask you to contribute for Andrew’s birthday, but first we’re going to tell you why we’re on Team Andrew. Ever since Andrew won in 2018, he has fought for our neighborhoods, our city, and our …

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  Tyler Adams · [email protected]

July 7, 2020 at 9:43 PM

See you tonight!

Andrew's virtual birthday party begins at 7PM! Hi Friend! Will you be joining us for the virtual birthday party for Andrew? There is still time to grab your ticket before 7PM tonight when the party starts. Click here to RSVP! If you have any questions, please contact Annie Weir at annie@weir-and…

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  Ryan Adams, Andrew's Digital Director · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 1:11 PM

Correction: Come celebrate Andrew's birthday!

Grab your ticket for our virtual birthday party on July 7th at 7PM! Hey Friend -- Ryan Adams, Andrew's digital director, here! Will I see you on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 7PM for Andrew's virtual birthday celebration? We have some wonderful special guests and West Wing trivia, so you don't want …

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  Ryan Adams, Andrew's Digital Director · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 1:17 AM

RE: Come celebrate Andrew's birthday!

Grab your ticket for our virtual birthday party on July 7th at 7PM! Hey Friend -- Ryan Adams, Andrew's digital director, here! Will I see you on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 7PM for Andrew's virtual birthday celebration? We have some wonderful special guests and West Wing trivia, so you don't want …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 4, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Happy 4th of July!

  Friend, ‪July 4th is always a day for us to celebrate what we as a nation can achieve — the great collective good & the individual freedom we can create when we work together. 2020 demands that of us more than ever. Happy birthday, America! May we never stop working to fulfill your promis…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

July 1, 2020 at 8:45 PM

We need to overhaul the property tax system.

Brooklyn demands transparency.   Friend, Property taxes have skyrocketed over the last six years, and the burden of a rapidly-growing city budget is disproportionately felt by homeowners in non-gentrified outer-borough neighborhoods. Our unfair property tax system has also caused rents in our com…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

June 29, 2020 at 12:37 AM

We need your help.

Share your thoughts! Join the community in building a better New York!   Friend, Last week, I shared my goal to help make us come out of this crisis a stronger, better New York. For this plan, your input is absolutely essential. We’ve received so many great suggestions, and we want to hear more! …

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  Team Gounardes · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 2:08 PM

Come celebrate Andrew's birthday!

Join us for a virtual birthday celebration on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 7PM! Friend, Please join Andrew and the entire Team Gounardes for a virtual birthday celebration on Tuesday, July 7th, 2020 at 7PM.  Click here to RSVP! For more information, please contact Annie Weir at [email protected]…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 2:00 AM

RE: A better New York

  Friend, Earlier this week, I told you about how we’re going to rebuild New York — together. Your input is absolutely essential. We need to hear your concerns and your ideas to inform what a post-COVID New York State will look like. Click on the button below to tell me what you think we need to…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

June 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

A better New York

I believe it’s important to ensure every voice is included in this process, to best serve everyone.   Friend, Over the past few weeks, I keep finding myself thinking about New York City in the 1970s.  Early in my career, I worked at Citizens Committee for New York City, which was founded in 197…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 11:30 AM

The importance of this Pride Month

    Friend, Each June, we celebrate the courageous spirit of New York's LGTBQIA community during Pride month. This year in particular, I’m reflecting on the many Black LGBTQIA advocates who fought to make New York City more inclusive -- advocates like Marsha P. Johnson, a transgender woman who t…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

June 7, 2020 at 12:01 PM

Why I March

  Friend, This week, I marched in memory of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and so many others to call for racial justice with Archbishop Elpidophoros, the national leader of the Greek Orthodox Church, and Borough President Eric Adams. We marched with the spirit of Archbishop Iakov…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

May 30, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Legislative Update — Protecting Our Frontline Families.

  Friend, My colleagues and I were back in Albany this week, fighting hard for the policies we need to carry us through this crisis and working towards recovery. We are already making progress. My bill, S 8427, which guarantees death benefits to the families of public servants who have died of …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

May 25, 2020 at 5:45 PM

Wishing you well on Memorial Day.

Today, we remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives to fight for our freedoms, safety, and, country. Their bravery and dedication will never be forgotten.   Friend, For many of us, celebrating Memorial Day this year just doesn't feel the same without our customary barbecues, par…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

May 22, 2020 at 8:11 PM

Learn how to vote by mail

Stay safe and healthy while voting in the primary   Friend, This year, for the first time ever, New York State has expanded access for registered voters to obtain an absentee ballot so that everyone can vote by mail in next month's primary elections. We should not have to decide between risking o…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

May 18, 2020 at 12:42 AM

Our community relief fund is growing — thank you

We've partnered with the IRC and WCK.   Friend, I hope you and your loved ones are in good health.  Last week, I wrote you with amazing news about our first COVID community relief effort benefitting EMTs across New York City. Your generosity allowed us to sign a check for nearly $2,000 after matc…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

May 7, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Help us feed our neighbors in need

We've partnered with the IRC and WCK.   Friend, The COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on our community. Two weeks ago, our campaign launched a relief effort to help non-profit organizations serve our community. Because of you, our campaign donated an incredible $1,913 for the EMS FDN…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

April 29, 2020 at 6:43 PM

Join us TONIGHT on Facebook Live

We'll answer your questions and talk about our COVID-19 plan Friend, I hope you are staying safe and healthy. Being the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic is nothing to be proud of. We've lost many of our friends, loved ones, and neighbors, our medical professionals are overwhelmed and underpr…

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