Dear Friend,

The news just keeps getting better!

If you haven’t already heard, the New York Times just announced its endorsement of me this morning! This is HUGE news!

The Times was especially impressed with my decades of work in the community. Here’s what they had to say:  "District 26, Queens (Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Maspeth): Two candidates dominate the contest to fill the seat being vacated by Eric Gioia. Deirdre Feerick’s energetic community service is overshadowed by her excessive loyalty to the Queens Democratic machine. James Van Bramer has done good work for the borough’s enviable library system and has the independence and energy the Council needs. We endorse Mr. Van Bramer." 

Click here to view the full article.

I can’t overstate how important this endorsement is.  Besides being the paper of record in the United States, the Times’ editorial page has prioritized so many of the issues I have worked on for decades, including campaign finance reform, public education, government accountability and health care.

What a great way to start the Labor Day weekend! And just remember, our office will be open and in full swing throughout the weekend and all the way through the Democratic Primary on September 15th. If you have any extra time on your hands this weekend, feel free to drop by and volunteer – we are located at 45-18 Skillman Avenue in Sunnyside (just two blocks from the #7 train) or give us a call at (718) 313-0569.

Thank you for all of your support,

Jimmy