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  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
September 17, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Today is National Voter Registration Day

Dear Friend,   Today is National Voter Registration Day! If you’re on my list, chances are you’re already registered and civically engaged. But today is a great day to check your registration, talk to friends about voting and making an …
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
September 5, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Happy First Day of School!

Dear Friend,   Today’s the first day of school in NYC! The first day of school always fills me with joy. Every year I look forward to stopping by a local school and watching with glee as students excitedly come …
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
August 8, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Tim Walz has #BigDadEnergy

Tim Walz is the VP pick and the vibes are great! Dear Friend,   I don’t know about you, but I am so pumped and energized to get out the vote for Vice President Harris and her newly announced running mate Governor Tim Walz.    The contras…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
July 22, 2024 at 2:30 PM

My Joe Biden Story

Joe Biden will go down in history as one of our most consequential presidents Dear Friend,   We all saw and heard the news yesterday: President Biden announced he will no longer run for a second term as president, and he endorsed Vice-Pr…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
July 16, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Thank You For Your Support!

Could not have done it without you! Dear Friend,   I can’t thank you enough. Not only did we reach our goals, but we've managed to raise $325,829 in matchable funds from in-district donors this re-election cycle. Your support means so mu…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
July 11, 2024 at 10:00 PM

6 Hours to Left To Our Next Deadline!

Help me reach my fundraising goal! Dear Friend,   Tonight is a big filing deadline for our campaign! Can you chip in to help send me back to Albany and show that you have my back? Our campaigns have always bee…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
July 10, 2024 at 8:50 PM

About last night...

Dear Friend,    Celebrating my birthday last night amongst so many friends, supporters and families was truly amazing. Thank you to everyone who came out in the heat to support our campaign! …
  Team Gounardes · [email protected]
July 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Today is Andrew's Birthday, will you join us tomorrow?

Wish him happy birthday tomorrow! Dear Friend, Today is Andrew's birthday 🎉!! Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, July 9th, from 6-8PM at Greenwood Park to celebrate. It’s not too late to RSVP! [RSVP HERE]  Please join us for a kid-friendly great…
  Team Gounardes · [email protected]
July 3, 2024 at 3:21 PM

Join our Brooklyn Birthday Party Hop!

Join us on July 9th! Hi Friends,   Did you see Andrew's invite to celebrate his birthday next Tuesday, July 9th at Greenwood Park in Greenwood Heights?    Well, not only is it Andrew’s birthday, but it’s NYC Comptroller Brad Lander’s bir…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
July 1, 2024 at 10:20 PM

With Fear For Our Democracy...

I dissent. Dear Friend,    Are you as alarmed as I am? This morning, the Supreme Court shattered one of the core foundational principles underpinning our democracy: that we are a nation of laws, not men, and that no individual - not a kin…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
June 26, 2024 at 10:20 PM

Let's Party! Join Me July 9th for My Birthday!

Join me on July 9th! Dear Friend, I can’t believe it’s that time again! In just two weeks, please join me for my Annual Birthday Celebration Fundraiser on Tuesday, July 9th at Greenwood Park! It’s been such a packed year. In the past few…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
June 25, 2024 at 10:01 AM

Rise and Shine! It's Primary Day!

They are the leaders we need in the Democratic Party Dear Friend,   Today is primary day! Polls are open now until 9pm.  There are important elections across the city and it’s time to make sure your voice is heard! FIND YOU…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
June 15, 2024 at 2:20 PM

Early Voting Starts Today!

They are the leaders we need in the Democratic Party Dear Friend,  You may not have heard but there is a very important primary election coming up on June 25th and early voting starts TODAY! I'm proud to be supporting amazing leaders acr…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
June 6, 2024 at 11:00 PM

We Did It!

We just passed first in the nation laws to help our kids mental health! Dear Friend,    WE DID IT! 🎉   The State Senate just passed my legislation that will protect kids’ privacy and let them enjoy social media free from the unwanted cont…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 8:30 PM

Happy Pride Month🏳️‍🌈

Uplifting and protecting our LGBTQIA+ Community. Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈!   Pride is a celebration and a protest — a month dedicated to love, equality, the LGBTQ+ activists who forged the path before us. I’m proud that since being elected …
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
May 25, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Happy Memorial Day

Dear Friends,    Just a quick note to wish you all a very Happy Memorial Day. While this weekend is the “unofficial start of summer”, it’s also an opportunity for us to reflect on the sacrifice our service members make and remember those…
  Andrew Gounardes · [email protected]
May 20, 2024 at 9:20 PM

NYPOST: Meta, Google, leading nearly $1M lobbying fight to kill NY online child safety bills

ICYMI, check out todays article Dear Friend,? ? Did you see the news today? Google, Meta and the other big social media companies have spent nearly $1 Million to lobby against my common sense bills to protect kids online. …
  Andrew · [email protected]
May 15, 2024 at 4:21 PM

Join me tonight to discuss how we can protect kids from social media harm

Dear Friend,    Please join me tonight for a conversation with Mothers Against Media Addiction and lawmakers from other states who have joined the effort to strengthen protections for young people online.   Register here to attend the fr…
  Andrew · [email protected]
April 27, 2024 at 2:50 PM

🌎 As Earth Week comes to a close, I’m thinking about Raffi 🌎

The earth is our home, it's where we live Dear Friend,    As this Earth Week comes to a close, I keep thinking about Raffi.    No, I’m serious! Growing up, I remember listening to Raffi sing about the “big beautiful planet in the sky; it…
  Andrew · [email protected]
April 21, 2024 at 1:20 PM

New York’s Budget: The good, the bad, and the big ugly

Dear Friends,    It’s been a long few days up in Albany but we are finally done passing this year's state budget.    It was a difficult budget negotiation, but I’m proud that as a result of our work, many of the priorities you sent me to…