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NEW YORK STATE PRIMARY -- 2010

PSC endorsed candidates: NYS Primary Sept 14, 2010  

Statewide and US Congressional Races:  

The PSC and New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) have endorsed candidates for the state Senate and Assembly and US Congress in addition to Thomas DiNapoli for New York State Comptroller in the Primary.  Please visit the NYSUT webpage for a complete candidate list.

State Attorney General  

In an independent action, the PSC has endorsed Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General.  The Attorney General is the people's lawyer, and Eric Schneiderman has demonstrated throughout his career that he is dedicated to the interests of working people.  As a State Senator representing upper Manhattan and southwest Bronx, he consistently supported greater funding for CUNY, , progressive income tax reform as a fair solution to New York’s chronic budget deficits, and championed our adjunct unemployment insurance legislation.  He is determined to continue fighting the corrupting influence of big corporations and will be an excellent Attorney General.  To volunteer: email friends@schneiderman.org or visit www.ericschneiderman.com/home

Click here for PSC-PAC press release endorsing Eric Schneiderman.

What else you can do:  

The PSC Committee on Legislation is asking for your help in six critical primary elections here in New York City.  In addition to Eric Schneiderman’s campaign (information above), All of the following candidates need your help before primary day and your vote on September 14^th.   

We encourage you to find some time in your busy schedule over the next few weeks to volunteer for one or more of these candidates.  By doing so, you can make an important contribution to electing leaders who understand the needs of CUNY, our students, and all New Yorkers.   

Bill Perkins for New York State Senator in SD 30 Manhattan.  Senator Perkins has been a longtime friend of CUNY, our students and the PSC.  He has been a vocal  advocate for improving public schools and against privatizing  public education through expanding charter schools.   Now he is being challenged in the primary by a charter school proponent funded by  hedge funds and financial industry backers who stand to benefit.  To volunteer: visit www.billperkins.org/

Velmanette Montgomery for New York State Senator in SD 18 Brooklyn.  Senator Montgomery has fought for expanding programs for minority youth, humane treatment of children and families in the criminal justice system, and  greater funding for public education and CUNY.  Like Senator Perkins, she has been targeted in the primary by a pro-charter school proponent.   To volunteer: call Irene VanSlyke at (917) 531-1149 or visit velmanettemontgomery2010.blogspot.com/

Gustavo Rivera for New York State Senator in SD 33 Bronx.  Gustavo Rivera is a CUNY graduate (Hunter College) with deep roots in his community.  He is challenging the incumbent senator, Pedro Espada, who is under investigation for corruption.  Backed by most labor unions, Gustavo Rivera’s election will help the Democratic Senate majority govern in a more responsible manner.  We are confident that he will be a strong advocate for CUNY and public higher education.  To volunteer: call Gabe Panek at (646) 450-5429 or visit gustavoforstatesenate.com/

Gregg Lundahl for New York State Assembly in AD 73 Manhattan.  Gregg Lundahl is a UFT member and a strong supporter of public education and the employment rights of teachers.  He is challenging incumbent assembly member Bing in the Democratic primary. Bing sponsored legislation that would undermine teacher tenure.  To volunteer: email : info@greggforassembly.com   or visit http://greggforassembly.com/

Francisco Moya for New York State Assembly in AD 39 Queens.  Francisco Moya is running for the open seat and has  broad support from labor unions, community organizations and Queens political leaders.  His opponent in the primary is the discredited former state senator, Hiram Monserrate.  Francisco Moya is a young and exciting candidate who will support our issues.  To volunteer: call John Gutierrez at (212) 505-6633 or visit http://moyaforassembly.com/

For more information or to join the PSC Committee on Legislation, contact Amanda Magalhaes at amagalhaes@pscmail.org or call (212) 354-1252.