Team GHOULnardes · [email protected]

October 31, 2020 at 2:14 PM

Join us for a Halloween shift!

No bones about it—you’re an essential part of the campaign. Hello to all the vampires, werewolves, and witches out there, It’s your favorite spooky campaign, Team GHOULnardes! Halloween is upon us, and I want to make sure you give your neighbors a TREAT by talking to them about the issues that ma…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 30, 2020 at 9:40 PM

Last ask of this kind.

Just a few days left. Friend, I’m writing you with an important request. Throughout the campaign, you’ve received a lot of emails asking for your time and your support, and people like you are what make this campaign possible. I’m going to ask one last time before Election Day: can you chip in t…

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  Team Gounardes · [email protected]

October 29, 2020 at 11:40 PM

Why We Are Proud to Work For Andrew

He's the real deal. Hi friend -- this is Team Gounardes, and with 5 days left in this campaign, we wanted to tell you why we are proud to work for Andrew. To put it simply: he’s the real deal. We are not only big fans of Andrew, but also his favorite show: The West Wing.   We don't know anyone w…

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  Mike Favilla, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

October 28, 2020 at 10:02 PM

Take 3 minutes and watch Leah’s story.

I ask you to amplify her voice and her work and share her story across your platforms. “The most impactful day of my life…” That’s what Leah Hebert said after Andrew passed legislation they worked on together. I think we all agree, it is vital that when women face harassment, that they are hea…

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  Mike Favilla, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

October 27, 2020 at 10:47 PM

We only have 7 days to make sure we win this.

The polls close in 1 week, and there have been some changes to early voting. Friend, Our race is going to be one of the most competitive in all of New York State, and we need your help to make sure we win big on Election Day. We have seen huge turnout during early voting, but don't be fooled -- …

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  Katie Hawkland, Field Director · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 11:04 PM

Less than 8 days until the election!

Countless opportunities to get involved! Friend, Our efforts to get out the vote (GOTV) are in full swing, and we need your help to make sure we talk to as many voters as possible before Election Day! We’ve told you a lot about how fun phone/textbanking from home is, but one of the great members …

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

October 25, 2020 at 3:10 PM

[ALERT] Last chance to support our digital efforts.

Hi Friend! It's Ryan — Andrew’s Digital Director — here again with three simple questions: #1 -- Have you voted yet? Early voting began yesterday and we saw, what we believe to be, RECORD TURNOUT across the district. Between absentee ballots already sent in, hundreds of people waiting in line t…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 24, 2020 at 4:05 PM

Have you voted yet?

The polls have been open for a few hours already! Dear {FirstName or 'Friend'}}, Today is October 24th — the first day of early voting in New York for the 2020 general election! From now until November 1st, you can go to your early voting site and cast your vote! Remember, your early voting site …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 9:52 PM

Will you be a #DayOneVoter?

Make the pledge to vote on the first day of early voting. Early voting starts tomorrow, friend! For the first time ever in a presidential election, you can vote early in person, and we’re counting on you to take advantage. There is no time to waste. There is no insignificant vote. Do not sit th…

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  Mike Favilla, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

October 23, 2020 at 1:52 AM

I need your help with a VERY important job.

  Early voting begins this Saturday, Friend. And if our internal expectations are correct, huge numbers of voters will be turning out to vote early for Andrew Gounardes.  Right now, Team Gounardes supporters are signing up to do Poll Site Visibility at early voting sites in the district. We nee…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 21, 2020 at 10:40 PM

[ATTENTION] First Time to Vote Early

This is the first time in New York State history that you can vote early for President. Friend, I hope this email finds you well. I’m reaching out to let you know that there are less than two weeks before Election Day, and the stakes this November couldn’t be higher. So make your plan to vote to…

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

October 20, 2020 at 10:38 PM

We are live!

With only 2 weeks until the election, we need your help to get the word out.   Friend -- have you seen our newest video? I am so proud of the work Andrew has done for New York and this video perfectly captures the Southern Brooklyn values he fights to uphold every day, both in the district and …

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  Jay Brown · [email protected]

October 18, 2020 at 11:36 PM

Why I am supporting Andrew again for State Senate

We need to make sure he keeps fighting for us in Albany, which means we all need to cast our vote for him this election cycle. Friend, Andrew Gounardes has been instrumental in working with the Democratic majority to enact proposals that languished in the old, Republican-controlled Senate. Senat…

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  Tyler Adams, Digital Organizer · [email protected]

October 16, 2020 at 7:52 PM

Have you signed up yet?

It is time to Get Out The Vote! Big news, friend! We just made our 200,000th call on this campaign. That is big news because we are only 18 days away from the election. It’s GOTV time! Every minute of every day counts, and we need to make sure that we talk to as many voters as possible before No…

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  Annie Weir, Finance Director · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 9:06 PM

[GOUNARDES CAMPAIGN UPDATE]

We only have a few days left to lock in our final plans for the election. Friend, We’re already halfway through October, which means there is just 19 days before the election. This is crunch time, and we need your help to make sure we reach our 'get out the vote,' or GOTV fundraising goal. GOTV …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 14, 2020 at 9:26 PM

I hope I made you proud.

Friend, Last night, we held our first debate of the campaign season. Here is my closing statement: I had the chance to share my plans for this community and how we can come together to solve the problems we face. I spoke about the need to invest in special education, help our small businesses …

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  Mike Favilla, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

October 13, 2020 at 10:28 PM

The election in just 3 weeks.

Friend, What is at stake in this election couldn't be more clear: keeping Andrew Gounardes in this seat in the State Senate is pivotal to New York's future.  We need to set up a strong New York State government that responds to local crises in real-time and reacts to failings at the federal lev…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

October 9, 2020 at 2:20 AM

An Update on the COVID Zone Situation in the District

Friend, The governor has issued new guidance on hot zones in the city, and in our district. I know this process has been stressful, frustrating, and unclear, so our campaign has put together a cohesive hot zone reference guide. This guide includes the city’s hot zone tool, as well as a list of…

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  Melanie Gounardes · [email protected]

September 30, 2020 at 5:28 PM

I had trouble sleeping after the debate last night...

"There’s a lot happening in the world that feels out of our control, but we can still make a difference in people’s lives and that’s all that should matter." Friends, Did you watch the presidential debate last night with a pit in your stomach? Were you asking yourself when American politics devo…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 10:19 PM

Let's go and win this, together.

Friends, There’s only a few hours left before our filing deadline—and we’re so close to reaching our goal. Like I told you earlier this month, September is an absolutely crucial fundraising month. There’s only 5 weeks until the polls close, and we need to make sure our campaign is as strong as…

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

September 28, 2020 at 12:47 AM

Deadline Tomorrow.

This is important. Friend -- I will keep this short. We have our filing deadline tomorrow and we are still short of our goal by $1394. With the recent uptick in spending by dark money, right wing groups, all eyes will be on our filing because it will demonstrate how well we will be able to figh…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 27, 2020 at 12:59 AM

On Trump's Supreme Court Nomination

If you've been waiting on the sidelines, now is the time to jump in and fight. Friend, Last night, we heard the news that Trump is nominating Amy Coney Barrett, a far-right judge, to the Supreme Court. What happens next has the power to shape the direction of our country for generations to come.…

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  Mike Favilla, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 9:49 PM

Let me break down how you can help.

Every dollar counts. Every hour of help is appreciated. Friend, The reason we’re able to run our community-based campaign is because of people like you. We have the support of individuals and groups who are truly invested in the growth and success of our district. Your contributions to our campa…

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 23, 2020 at 11:10 PM

A billionaire is spending BIG to stop us.

There are now 1,700,000 reasons why we need your support more than ever before. Friend, Last week, I told you about the attack ads we saw on TV. Now we know that the situation is much worse. "[Ronald] Lauder, the chairman emeritus of Estee Lauder, contributed $1.7 million to the group Safe Toget…

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  Annie Weir, Finance Director · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 12:06 AM

Can you join Andrew and Jerry Nadler this Thursday?

The Congressman is holding a virtual fundraiser for the campaign! Friend, We are so excited to have the support of Congressman Jerry Nadler. Now more than ever, Congress will need a partner in state government who will fight to protect the rights and civil liberties of New Yorkers. As Trump ramp…

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  Katie Hawkland, Field Director · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 12:39 AM

I have good news!

Friend,  Katie—Andrew’s field director—here. I know it has been a rough weekend for many of us, so I wanted to share some good news: We have made over 100,000 calls on this campaign! That is HUGE. It is an incredible feat that is only possible with an incredible team of supporters like you. I c…

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  Mike Favilla, Campaign Manager · [email protected]

September 19, 2020 at 10:48 PM

This is serious.

We will all be mourning the passing of this Brooklyn-born hero for some time. Friend, Last night, we painfully lost an iconic hero in Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Words fail to capture the profound impact she had on the lives of Americans, not just through her impressive legal work, but also as …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 8:29 PM

Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Friend, שנה טובה — Shanah tovah! — Happy New Year! Tonight begins Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Not only is today a day for celebration and joy, but it is also a day for reflection on the year past and hope for a sweet new year ahead. 5780 has been a hard year on us as a city, state, and …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Our campaign is under attack.

Dark money Republicans are spending thousands on a misleading tv spot. Friend, I’ve been telling you how hard we have to fight to keep our opponents from winning back this seat. Well on Wednesday, a bunch of secretive, out-of-state dark money donors dropped nearly $100,000 on attack ads smearing…

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  Ryan Adams, Digital Director · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 1:12 AM

We are 7 weeks from election day.

We are going to be working around the clock until then to win this. Friend, In seven week's time, the polls will just be closing on Election Day. That’s right — less than 50 days until the election. That’s what makes this month so crucial in the lead up to November. The contact we make now will …

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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Happy Labor Day!

Proud to stand with unions like DC 37. Friend, Now, more than ever, it is clear that the public employees who keep this city running have always been essential. I am deeply proud to accept the endorsement of DC37 and the hundreds of thousands of public employees they represent. Workers’ rights ar…

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  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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