September Club Meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024

The Youth Hostel, 891 Amsterdam Ave. at

W. 103rd St., Ballroom

 *** 7:30 pm ***

The 2024 Election:

Let's Do Something and

Win This Thing!!

To hear an audio recording of the June club meeting, click here.

President's Report

By Lorraine Zamora

Great News! Three Parks Independent Democrats and Broadway Democrats are partnering again. Together, we will staff our 2024 presidential campaign center at 2742 Broadway, directly next door to Silver Moon Bakery on W. 105th street, with two banners on our storefront windows: One saying HARRIS-WALZ 2024 and the other DEMOCRATIC VICTORY 2024.

As of this writing, we have a signed lease from Sept. 3 to November 9, but are awaiting insurance coverage before we can enter the space. It may take a few more days than anticipated before we get the key, so please look for eblasts announcing our grand opening or check our websites. We are looking forward to welcoming all club members to our efforts to help Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, and all Democrats running for office this year. The Campaign Center will offer scheduled activities including buses to swing areas, writing post cards and making phone calls to get-out-the-vote. And we’ve got some of the catchiest and snappiest buttons available for a suggested donation of $3 per button, 2 for $5. ...

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Welcome to Our Campaign Center on Broadway!

The 2024 Democratic Victory Campaign Center, staffed by Three Parks Independent Democrats and Broadway Democrats, opens soon!

Located at 2742 Broadway at W. 105th Street (next door to the Silver Moon Bakery), it will be our headquarters for campaign activities for the duration of the election campaign season. We plan to be open Tuesdays through Sundays, from noon through early evening.

Come to the Campaign Center to learn about our plans for phone banks, post card writing, canvassing trips to important swing districts, and other activities. See how you can get involved! Sign up to volunteer.

A wide variety of campaign materials will be available at the Center, especially a large selection of buttons -- some serious, some funny, all a great way to show your support for the Democratic ticket.

The Campaign Center is entirely funded by your contributions. With your generous financial support, we will organize a full slate of high-powered, lively, and effective campaign activities that will bring victory on Election Day!

General Election Voting Calendar

• Voter registration application deadline: The Board of Elections must receive registration applications by Saturday, Oct. 26. If you have a valid ID from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, you can register to vote online. Click here to apply.

• Change of address deadline: The Board of Elections must receive address changes by Monday, Oct. 21 in order to be processed for the General Election. You can use the voter registration form to change your address.

• Absentee ballot application deadline: The Board of Elections must receive absentee ballot applications by Saturday, Oct. 26. To request an absentee ballot application online, click here.

• Early voting: Saturday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Nov. 3.

Hours: Weekdays 8:00 AM — 8:00 PM

Weekends 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM

• Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5.

• Absentee ballot return deadline. The last day to postmark your absentee ballot return envelope is Tuesday, Nov. 5. 

Build on Our Successful August Phonebanks!

Phonebank with Three Parks for Josh Riley for Congress 

in NY-19

When: Monday, Sept. 9 and

Monday, Sept. 23, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Virtual event – join from anywhere

No prior experience needed. Just a phone, computer, and internet connection

Click here to sign up for the phonebank. You will be asked for contact information. You will get a Zoom invitation with complete instructions the day before the event.

Congressional District NY-19, a large and mostly rural upstate district that extends from the Massachusetts border to Ithaca, is a critical swing district that Democrats lost to a Republican in the 2022 midterms. On September 9 and September 23, Three Parks will be phonebanking for Josh Riley, the current Democratic Congressional candidate. Victory for Riley would help Democrats win back the majority in the House of Representatives.

About Josh Riley. Josh has a compelling personal story, impressive experience and great policy positions. See his experience, background and policy issues on his website, 

josh riley for congress.com

In Memoriam – Milivoy Samurovich, 1934-2024

By Judy Wood

We are sad to announce that one of our club founders and a long-time member has passed away – the last remaining founder. Milivoy and his wife Christine were my neighbors at 890 West End Avenue when I moved into the building in 1968. I soon discovered their political life when a Democratic club started meeting in their apartment. And that was the beginning of Three Parks Independent Democrats – still going stronger than ever!

We worked together on many issues and political campaigns as the Club continued to thrive and grow, finally making it necessary to move out of their apartment and into the Youth Hostel where we continue to meet monthly. Milivoy served enthusiastically on the Three Parks Board of Directors for many years ...

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Become a Poll Worker--And Be an Election Hero!

By Theresa Canter

Now is the best time for folks to apply to be a Poll Worker! The Board of Elections kicked off their training season earlier this month and will have in-person classes through mid-October. This season, all Poll Workers will be required to take a certification class before the Board of Elections can assign you to work at a Poll Site. You will be paid for both the training class and Election Day, Nov 5.          

Apply at https://pollworker.vote.nyc

If you have any issues applying, let me know at tesscanter@aol.com. I'm happy to help connect you with the Board of Elections to schedule a training class.

Voter Awareness Day on Broadway!

On August 26, Three Parks members, along with members of Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell's staff, turned out to provide voting information and resources to our Upper West Side friends and neighbors. Sponsored by the office of City Council Member Gale Brewer, the event honored Women's Equality Day and the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment.

At a sidewalk table on Broadway at W. 104th Street, volunteers gave out ballot and poll site information. They also helped adults to register to vote, to update their registration data, and to learn about Proposal 1, the New York State Equal Rights Amendment on the November ballot.

(above) City Council Member Shaun Abreu (center) joins Three Parks members and friends at the Voter Awareness Day sidewalk table on W. 104th Street.

In Memoriam -- Mildred Speiser, 1931-2024

Mildred Speiser, a longtime member of the Three Parks Independent Democrats and 63-year resident of 310 Riverside Drive, the Master Apartments, died July 26. She was 93 and a lifelong New Yorker.

Mildred was a career art and math teacher in the New York public schools, beginning in 1953 at P.S. 166, which she attended before entering Joan of Arc Junior High School and Hunter College High School. ...

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In Memoriam -- Batya Lewton

Long-time Three Parks Independent Dems club member and community activist Batya Lewton passed away earlier in August following an extended illness. As a NYC public school teacher for over 30 years and a president of Coalition for A Livable West Side, a group that fought to protect our community and environment, she will be greatly missed by friends and fellow activists. 

Three Parks at the Aug.4 B'way Street Fair

On Sunday, Aug. 4, at a booth at the Broadway Street Fair, Three Parks members and friends reached out to our Upper West Side neighbors with campaign and voting information, activities sign-up sheets, buttons, and more.

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