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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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

April 23, 2020 at 1:03 AM

Join our community relief effort!

Contribute to the EMS COVID-19 Relief Fund.   Friend, COVID-19 has hit our community and our city hard. Beyond the sickness itself, our neighbors and our small businesses are suffering from the economic impact of the virus, not to mention the countless heroes from our community who are on the fro…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

April 10, 2020 at 7:48 PM

Making sure you're doing well during COVID-19

Friend, As a community, city, and country, we are living in unprecedented times. While we live through this, each of us in our own way is carrying a lot right now.  Right now, many of us are and will be navigating new ways of celebrating important holidays while maintaining social distance. Usua…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

April 7, 2020 at 4:19 PM

My reflections on this year's budget.

This budget reflects the painful situation we are in as a state and a country. Friend, I hope you are staying safe and healthy. If you're like me, the days are blending together and it feels like we are in a bubble where only things related to COVID-19 seem to matter or be happening. But that's n…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

April 4, 2020 at 3:03 PM

First responders need protection.

Friend, I hope you are well and staying healthy.  Since our first case at the beginning of the month, New York City has become the epicenter of the novel coronavirus pandemic in the United States. As the infection rate grows, I have been humbled to see the bravery and strength of our EMS, FDNY…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

March 31, 2020 at 9:01 PM

We need emergency housing protection.

Friend, No one is immune to the toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on our City. Folks we know have fallen ill and many have lost their jobs. Earlier this month, Governor Andrew Cuomo placed a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions across New York State. Many are facing a new reality a…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

March 18, 2020 at 9:47 PM

What You Can Do To Help

  Friend, Social distancing and self-quarantine during a turbulent time can make us feel helpless, but it's important to remember: we are never alone. Many people have asked how they can help vulnerable members of our community, so I'm passing along the information to make sure we can act togeth…

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  Andrew Guonardes · [email protected]

March 5, 2020 at 7:25 PM

(Petition) Party with Us! 📋

Friend, We had strong grassroots support then, and if we want to keep bringing this fight to the State Senate, we need strong grassroots support now.  Let's keep the momentum going with a petition party this Sunday, March 8th at Lockyard! March 8th at 12PM Lockyard 9221 5th Avenue RSVP HERE I h…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 11:33 PM

Let's end the month strong!

Friend, It's been a busy, busy week, and we wouldn't have it any other way! If this week has taught us anything, it's that the excitement around the community-focused campaign for our district is strong.  Our community wants to continue the incredible progress we've made over the last year acros…

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  Tori Kelly · [email protected]

February 25, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Your support will keep us going!

Friend, We just had our campaign kick-off, and we are proud to announce that it was an overwhelming success! But this is only the beginning. Andrew has a vision for the district of a new politics: a community that accepts everyone, a working public transportation system, a restored faith in gov…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

February 23, 2020 at 3:52 PM

Today's the day!

Join us at The Brooklyn Firefly today at 3PM! Friend, Today's the big day! Join us at our campaign kick-off party today at The Brooklyn Firefly (7003 3rd Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11209) at 3PM!  Click here to RSVP! Though I hope you're able to come, I know things happen. That's why I'm asking you to…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

February 20, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Join us this Sunday!

See you at The Brooklyn Firefly on February 23rd at 3PM! Friend, our campaign kick-off party is THIS SUNDAY!  Please join us at The Brooklyn Firefly (7003 3rd Avenue  Brooklyn, NY 11209) THIS Sunday, February 23rd at 3PM!  There is still time to sign up! Click here or on the image below to RSVP! …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 3:48 PM

CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF THIS SUNDAY!

Please join us at The Brooklyn Firefly on February 23rd at 3PM! Friend, I hope you will join me at our campaign kick-off party this weekend. We are kicking off this year's election by bringing together all the supporters, volunteers, and team members we have to get the campaign started right! Ple…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 12:19 AM

CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF!

Friend, I hope you will join me at our campaign kick-off party at the end of this month.  We are kicking off this year's election by bringing together all the supporters, volunteers, and team members we have to get the campaign started right! Please join us at The Brooklyn Firefly (7003 3rd Aven…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

February 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Will you join me this year?

    Dear Friend, As we start this election year, I am excited to run on my record and vision for our district. A vision we share of a new politics: a community that accepts everyone, a working public transportation system, a restored faith in government and a representative who cares abou…

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  Annie Weir · [email protected]

January 29, 2020 at 4:15 PM

Keep the district blue

Friend, When building a strong campaign, there is no time to waste. We need to meet our fundraising goals in order to stay on track— and make sure that Andrew is able to keep fighting for us in 2020 and beyond.  This is an extremely competitive district, so we need to keep our …

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  Annie Weir · [email protected]

January 23, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Can you host a house party?

Friend, You and I both know how important it is to keep our State Senate majority in Albany strong. This past year was one of the best years Democrats have had in Albany in decades. I am so lucky to be able to count you as an ally in this work. Right now, one of the biggest way…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

January 20, 2020 at 12:30 AM

Want to help get us on the ballot?

Friend, In order to get on the ballot, we're going to have to gather petition signatures from neighbors in our district. We'll need to gather as many signatures as possible to show that the community is behind our campaign. When petitions are released in a few weeks, can we cou…

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  Annie Weir · [email protected]

January 11, 2020 at 11:01 PM

The filing deadline is TONIGHT!

Friend, Our fundraising deadline is TONIGHT and we need to show that the community is behind Andrew. 2020 is going to be another important year in Albany. Andrew and his colleagues will be able to build on the important reforms of last year and continue to improve the lives of …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

January 11, 2020 at 1:01 AM

Our deadline is tomorrow night.

Friend, First, I'd like to thank everyone who was able to come out to our fundraisers this week. It's humbling to see how many people are fully intent and focused on seeing our campaign succeed. The reason we've had a flurry of events recently is this: we have an important fun…

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  Jay Brown · [email protected]

January 9, 2020 at 9:47 PM

Andrew is always there.

Friend, Hi, my name is Jay Brown. I’ve lived in Bensonhurst my entire life and my Southern Brooklyn community is incredibly important to me. That’s why I support Andrew Gounardes, because I know it is incredibly important to him, as well.  I first met Andrew in 2012, in the days following Supers…

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  Annie Weir · [email protected]

January 6, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Will we see you tomorrow?

Friend, Annie—Andrew's Finance Director—here! I'm writing to remind you about Andrew's fundraiser tomorrow, and to make sure we'll see you there! We need to send Andrew back to Albany—and we need supporters like you to make it happen. Andrew won in 2018 due to the support of p…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

January 2, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Join me on Tuesday!

Friend, It’s hard to believe that just over a year ago, you elected me to represent southern Brooklyn in the New York State Senate. This past year, the state legislature had the most productive session in its history. I am so proud of the work that I’ve been able to accomplish …

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  Annie Weir · [email protected]

December 30, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Keep the Momentum Going in the New Year

Friend, I don't need to emphasize the importance of our upcoming election. We are at a critical point in our country and in the state of New York. We need a strong progressive State Senate to keep up our historic momentum. That’s why I am asking you to give today. Andrew has an important filing…

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  Michael Sutherland · [email protected]

December 26, 2019 at 11:00 PM

Why I Support Andrew

Friend, My name is Michael Sutherland, and I live in Gerritsen Beach. I spent most of my summer in 2018 interning for Andrew, fighting to get him elected. When I knocked doors and spoke to voters during that race, I was often asked: why do you support Andrew? I was always prepa…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

December 23, 2019 at 1:00 AM

Happy holidays!

  Friend, The holiday season is an important time of year to spend time with loved ones and reflect on the past year. I hope that the coming days are a time of rest for you and your families. Happy holidays! PAID FOR BY ANDREW FOR NEW YORK Andrew for New York725 70…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

December 18, 2019 at 11:00 PM

We need the power of the grassroots.

Friend, Every step along the way — before I decided to run in 2018, during the election, and during my time in office — constituents' thoughts and feelings have been the most important factor in all my decisions. A public servant doesn't serve corporations or interest groups, t…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

December 6, 2019 at 1:46 AM

CUNY is one of our most important institutions. Do you agree, friend?

  Friend, The CUNY system in our city is one of the most powerful engines of economic mobility in the country. As a proud CUNY graduate and now adjunct professor, I know firsthand the value of a quality, public college education as well as the financial obstacles that students face when completi…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 8:07 PM

SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday, January 7th at Dyker Beach Golf Course!

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 28, 2019 at 2:36 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from Team Gounardes!

  Happy Thanksgiving Friend! As some of you travel to family and friends, and as others cozy up and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade, I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for your support, your time, your donations, your encouraging words, and most of all -- the hon…

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

November 19, 2019 at 9:45 PM

Power the campaign with spare change!

  Hey Friend, Ryan Adams -- Andrew's Digital Director -- here, asking you for a small favor... I am planning out Andrew's digital outreach for the 2020 campaign and we need to reach a lot of voters. The 22nd State Senate District is big and there are a lot of different kinds of people with a lot…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 18, 2019 at 3:21 PM

Will we see you tonight?

  Friend, Our volunteer launch event is TONIGHT! Please join us at The Lockyard (9221 5th Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11209) tonight from 6:30PM - 8:30PM for our volunteer launch event! We will be meeting up, strategizing, and preparing for 2020. You can find the full event details and RSVP below—hope t…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 11:40 PM

Join us at our Volunteer Launch Party on 11/18!

  Friend, Our volunteer launch event is one week away! We can’t wait for next year to start, so please join me for our Team Gounardes Volunteer Launch Party on Monday, November 18th! You can find the full event details and RSVP below—hope to see you there!   With the launch of the new campaign…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 11, 2019 at 12:30 AM

In case you missed it...

  Friend, In case you missed it, last week the Wall Street Journal wrote about my bill to close a major loophole in state law that excludes legislative staff from protection under the state’s sexual harassment law.  This past year, I’ve made combating sexual harassment in the workplace a major …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 6, 2019 at 11:03 PM

One year later...

One year later... We did it. View this email in your browser Dear Friend, It’s hard to believe that a year ago today, in a crowded bar in Bay Ridge, we declared electoral victory.  As I reflect on the…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

November 4, 2019 at 8:36 PM

You're invited...

You're invited... View this email in your browser Dear Friend, The 2020 election is less than a year away! We can’t wait for next year to start, so please join me for our Team Gounardes Volunteer Launch Party on November 18th! You can fi…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 31, 2019 at 9:02 PM

The Real Scare This Halloween 👻

The Real Scare This Halloween 👻 View this email in your browser Dear Friend, Werewolves and vampires aren’t as scary as the danger our state will be in if Republicans wrestle back control of the New York State Senate.  In my district, w…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 27, 2019 at 9:31 PM

7 years ago, Sandy hit our community...

Friend, Seven years ago, we saw first hand the havoc that climate change can wreck on Southern Brooklyn when Hurricane Sandy ravaged our communities.  As a private citizen, I saw the devastation firsthand and rallied my neighbors to provide hot meals to those in need.  Now as your State Senator,…

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