People First Democratic Club

10/24/2024

"One of the things is we tend to give up too soon. We get knocked down a couple of times, and we stay down. It's so important to get back up again." Og Mandino

09/12/2024

Good Morning, Building 2 Association, & are teaming up to bring our community a Free Food Pop-Up Distribution on Wednesday, Sept 18th, from 3-5pm. Come out and bring your Bags, Shopping Carts, and pick up fresh produce and other groceries.

09/03/2024

Building 2 Association will be holding its bi-weekly food distribution once again on September 7 and 21 from 11:30- 3:00pm. Please bring your shopping carts and bags. Also on the 7th we will have a Back to School giveaway.

07/26/2024

GAME ON!!!!!

Former president Barack Obama told Kamala Harris he "couldn't be prouder" as he endorsed her to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic candidate for the US elec...

07/21/2024

Biden will not seek reelection!!!

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07/03/2024

Voting is crucial for communities like Co-op City for several reasons:

1. Representation: Voting ensures that community members have a say in who represents them at local, state, and national levels. Elected representatives make decisions on policies that directly affect the community, such as education, healthcare, and public safety.

2. Policy Influence: By voting, communities can influence policy decisions that impact their daily lives. This includes issues like housing, transportation, environmental protection, and social services.

3. Resource Allocation: Elected officials often make decisions about the allocation of public resources. Voting helps ensure that community needs and priorities are considered when budgets are set and resources are distributed.

4. Accountability: Voting holds elected officials accountable. If representatives are not performing well or are not addressing community concerns, voters have the power to elect new leaders who will better serve their interests.

5. Civic Engagement: Voting encourages a more engaged and informed citizenry. When people vote, they are more likely to stay informed about political issues and participate in other forms of civic engagement, such as attending town meetings or joining community organizations.

6. Community Cohesion: The process of voting and participating in elections can strengthen community bonds. It brings people together to discuss issues, share perspectives, and work toward common goals.

7. Protection of Rights: Voting helps protect the rights and freedoms of community members. By participating in elections, citizens can advocate for laws and policies that protect their rights and challenge those that threaten them.

8. Shaping the Future: Voting is a way for communities to shape their future. It allows people to support candidates and policies that align with their vision for their community and country.

Overall, voting is a powerful tool for Co-op City to express their preferences, influence decisions, and ensure that their voices are heard in the democratic process. Co-op City alone has over 30,000 registered Democratic voters—let that number sink in for just a moment! Understand that if just 30% of the registered voters came out to vote, that would be 9,000 voters in one district. That is 9,000 voices speaking out against injustice, 9,000 voices saying we are not going to take it anymore. This is how we make change: one voice, one community, one Co-op City.

04/07/2022

Join , coalition partners and candidate for NYS 82nd Assembly, Al Joey Quattlebaum on April 11 at 8 PM for an in-depth look at how he will address key issues facing New York. Live on all platforms.

Here is the link: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__youtu.be_G-5FMIgdnIa5M&d=DwMGaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=EwTagciZB_UsxqFJq3IPm7G7gsAkV753mYotDR8mqeE&m=AeadiIy0d_jll6xE9sGDnum9ADpxwyhqb1snjiVc-XY&s=8HvLnmLHUQGqrbNY4g9gF7IlGn0VKUDyXeKQayYkjtY&e=

04/05/2022

I will be hosting a fundraiser on April 20th at 7:30pm! There you will have the opportunity to meet me and hear about my plans for our beautiful 82nd district. Refreshments will be provided as well!

11/26/2021

11/11/2021

HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL MY FELLOW VETERANS!!!

10/09/2021

Come out tomorrow at 2pm to speak out about the violence that is plaguing our schools. Show your support for the officers. The time is now!!!

10/07/2021

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