SDNYC October 2015 Meeting

Inmigración y la Comunidad LGBT de Nueva York / Immigration and NYC's LGBT Community

October 28, 2015 - 8:00 PM - LGBT Center

Visit the Facebook Event Page for more information & to RSVP.

On October 28th, SDNYC will host an panel discussion immigration issues in NYC and their impact on the LGBT Community including NYPD's involvement in immigration issues, asylum in NYC, detention facilities and how City agencies can help address LGBT immigration issues.

Un panel de expertos discutirá cuestiones relacionadas con inmigración en la cuidad de Nueva York y su impacto en la comunidad LGBT incluyendo la participación NYPD en cuestiones de inmigración, asilo político en la cuidad de Nueva York, los centros de detención y como agencias de la cuidad pueden trabajar con la comunidad LGBT en cuestiones de inmigración.

Opening remarks will be provided by special guest:
--Hon. Carlos Menchaca, Chair of the NYC Council Committee on Immigration

The following guest panelists will join us for this important discussion:
-- Bianey D la O, LGBTQ Justice Project Organizer, Make the Road New York
-- Clement Lee, Staff Attorney - Detention Program, Immigration Equality
-- Michael Schreiber, Esq., Immigration Attorney
-- Hollis V. Pfitsh, Deputy Commissioner, NYC Commission On Human Rights - Law Enforcement Bureau

We will also be joined by Aaron Soriano, LGBT Community Organizer -IDNYC Program, NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs who will share a brief update on efforts of the City’s Municipal ID program (ID NYC) to reach LGBT Immigrant New Yorkers.

Upcoming SDNYC Meetings & Events!

Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party!

In less than a week, candidates will take the stage for the first 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary debate!

Join SDNYC next Tuesday for a FREE watch party at the Stonewall Inn where we will be cheering for our favorite candidates, assessing Anderson Cooper’s moderating skills and enjoying two-for-one drink specials!

Date: Next Tuesday, October 13th

Time: Watch Party & Drink Specials Start at 7:30pm + Debate Starts at 9pm

Location: The Stonewall Inn (53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014)

You can RSVP for the watch party and find the most updated information on the Facebook Event Page or by completing the RSVP form below:

Next SDNYC General Membership Meeting

Please join us on Wednesday, September 30th at 8:00 PM at the LGBT Center in Manhattan for our next meeting. We are excited to share that SDNYC will be joined by NYC's Human Rights Commissioner Carmelyn Malalis who will share an update on the Commission’s work to ensure that the NYC Human Rights Law is enforced Citywide and on the Commission’s ongoing efforts to serve the LGBT Community. 

Visit the Facebook Event Page to share with your friends and we look forward to seeing you on September 30th! 

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UPCOMING SDNYC EVENTS & ACTIVITIES!

Support Rebecca Lynch for City Council District 23!

On Sunday, August 16th SDNYC is heading to Queens to join the Progressive Caucus Alliance and other supporters to volunteer for SDNYC's endorsed candidate for City Council District 23, Rebecca Lynch!

Please Join Us!

When: Sunday, August 16th at 1 PM

Meet-Up Location: 61-43 186th St. Suite 206, Fresh Meadows, NY

RSVP: by email StonewallDemocraticClubNYC@gmail.com or on Facebook

If you are not able to make it on the 16th, join us a few days before at a reception for Rebecca to support her run for City Council!

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Next General Membership Meeting – September 30th

SDNYC's next general membership meeting will be at 8PM on Wednesday, September 30th at the LGBT Center in Manhattan. We will be joined by NYC's Human Rights Commissioner Carmelyn Malalis to hear about the Commission’s work to ensure that the NYC Human Rights Law is enforced and the Commission’s ongoing efforts to serve the LGBT Community.

Share information about this meeting with your friends and RSVP on Facebook! We look forward to seeing you there!

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First Democratic Presidential Debate Watch Party

Save The Date – October 13th

Join Stonewall Democrats on October 13th to watch the first democratic presidential debate!

Location and details will be announced in the upcoming weeks on our website, on Facebook and in our regular email newsletters.

We hope to see you on October 13th!

SDNYC Endorsement Annoucement

At the SDNYC July meeting, over 100 club members voted to endorsed the following candidates in 2015 elections:

City Council District 23: Rebecca Lynch

District Leader, 71st Assembly District Part A: Juan Rosa 

Bronx District Attorney: Rob Johnson 

Staten Island District Attorney: Michael McMahon

Judges: Genine Edwards, Lyle Frank, Michael Gerstein,            

Ta-Tanisha James and Tanya Kennedy

Congratulations to all of the endorsed candidates!

NYC Pride Events

Celebrate NYC Pride with SDNYC This Weekend!

This Saturday, join SDNYC at Harlem Pride!

Saturday, June 27th

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Jackie Robinson Park (Entrance on Bradhurst Avenue at West 148th Street – Harlem)

RSVP on Facebook to attend with SDNYC!  (RSVP Optional)

This Sunday, march in the Manhattan Pride Parade with SDNYC!

Sunday, June 28th,

Our lineup starts at 11:00 AM & you must arrive by 12:00 PM to march with SDNYC!

39th St. between 5th and 6th Ave.

RSVP on Facebook & March with SDNYC!  (RSVP Optional)

 

Plus Don’t Forget About These Pride Celebrations Happening Throughout the City!

June 26th - NYC Pride Rally 

June 30th - Queens Borough President Event - SDNYC Board Member Melanie LaRocca will be honored at this event!

July 11th - SI Pridefest ● RSVP on Facebook to attend with SDNYC! (RSVP Optional)

July 14th - Bronx LGBTQ Community Services Center – Pride Awards Dinner SDNYC Board Member Lewis Goldstein will be honored with the Stormé DeLarverie Memorial Award!

July 18th - Bronx Pride & Health Fair