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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  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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