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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  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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