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July 26, 2009                                                                          (347) 724-0291 / (718) 784-2193

Deirdre Feerick Calls for an End to Violence Against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community

JULY 26--Queens Democratic City Council candidate Deidre Feerick joined members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and other community members on Sunday at a rally in Jackson Heights to denounce recent bias attacks on two transgender women in two neighborhoods in the borough. Feerick, a Democratic district leader and attorney, addressed the group of concerned community residents and said: "It is important that we all come together to support Carmella Etienne and Leslie Mora, victims of vicious attacks that should never have happened. We need to make sure our community's streets are safe for all. The police department deserves credit for catching the criminals who attacked these women and it it important that law enforcement continues to work with leaders of the transgender community to ensure the safety of everyone in such a diverse borough as Queens."

Feerick joined event organizers, Brendan Fay, a human rights activist, and Melissa Sklarz, a transgender activist and New York State Democratic committeewoman, elected officials and other community leaders in observing a moment of silence for Mora, Etienne and other victims of anti-transgender violence. Mora and Etienne suffered wounds from which they are healing. Fay observed, however, that in recent bias incidents nationwide transgender people have been murdered in vicious bias attacks.

Two men have been charged with committing a hate crime for the July attack on Etienne in St. Albans and two other men are charged with June's Jackson Heights attack on Mora.

Feerick, a lifelong Woodside resident, is running in the September 15 Democratic primary election to succeed Democratic Council Member Eric Gioia in the 26th City Council District covering Long Island City, Dutch Kills, Astoria, Sunnyside and Woodside. Feerick, a staunch advocate for LGBT rights, has received the endorsement of the Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club of Queens.

 

For more information visit: http://www.FeerickForCouncil.com

 

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August 13, 2009                                                                                             (347) 724-0291 / (718) 784-2193

 

Correction Officers Give Full Support to Deirdre Feerick

 

Uniformed Workers Need Feerick's Strong Voice in the City Council Says Union

 

Aug. 13-Deirdre Feerick, a Democratic City Council candidate in Queens' 26^th Council District, has gotten a strong endorsement from the city's 9,500-member correction officers union, the largest municipal jail union in the nation and the city's second largest law enforcement union.

 

Norman Seabrook, the president of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association and a nationally recognized labor official, civic leader and reformer, said to Feerick:  "As a community district leader for many years, you have demonstrated a strong commitment to fighting for affordable housing, to creating a better education system, quality health care, and achieving economic stability. You understand the challenges that working men and women face both in your district and in the entire City of New York. And you have demonstrated a deep appreciation for the sacrifices that those of us in the uniformed forces make on behalf of all New Yorkers, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week."

 

Feerick, running to be the district's first female elected council member, thanked Seabrook for his support and pledged to stand up for the men and women who safeguard the city's jails.  "I am proud and awed to get the backing of the hardworking members of the Correction Officers' Benevolent Association. My candidacy exemplifies the grit and dedication to public service that correction officers show every day on the job.  I pledge to stand by them and all the hardworking residents in my district as a council member," said Feerick.

 

Feerick seeks to win the Democratic nomination in the September 15 primary election to represent the seat (Woodside, Sunnyside, Long Island City, Hunters Point, Dutch Kills and parts of Maspeth and Astoria) being vacated by Council Member Eric Gioia, who is running for public advocate.  Gioia has endorsed Feerick.

 

Feerick has also received endorsement of the Detectives' Endowment Association of New York City, the Captains Endowment Association of the NYPD and the Assistant Wardens/Deputy Wardens Association, as well as the endorsement of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association, representing nearly 50,000 active and retired police officers across the five boroughs. 

Feerick's broad-based, community-driven campaign has won support from a wide variety of labor and civic groups and elected officials, including the borough's Lesbian and Gay Democratic Club, Borough President Helen Marshall, Congressman Joseph Crowley, Assemblyman José Peralta and the Queens County Democratic Organization.

Feerick, a lifelong resident of the 26^th District, is a SUNY graduate and attorney who studied at Brooklyn Law School.  Her mother is a nurse and her late father was an NYPD detective.

 

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For Immediate Release                                                         Contact: Edward Kiernan

July 30, 2009                                                                          (347) 724-0291 / (718) 784-2193

 Assembly Member José Peralta Endorses

Deirdre Feerick in Bid for City Council

July 30--Queens Democratic City Council Candidate Deirdre Feerick has received the endorsement of Queens Democratic Assembly Member José R. Peralta in her September 15 Democratic primary campaign in the 26th City Council District.

"In these times of economic uncertainty when so many have lost their jobs and people are unsure how they can pay their rent or afford their health care, it is overwhelmingly clear that Deirdre Feerick is the leader with the vision and drive voters of the 26th Council District need to represent them," said Peralta.  "Her proven track record of getting results for residents, her mastery of the everyday issues that impact on peoples' lives--from education to housing to public safety--and her dedication to the district where she has spent her entire life make me certain that on Day One Deirdre will be a dynamic leader in the City Council.  I enthusiastically support her campaign to be the  next council member of the 26th Council District."

Peralta is a first-generation Dominican-American, whose immigrant parents worked blue-collar jobs to support his family.  Peralta, whose Assembly district he calls the "United Nations district" because of its rich ethnic and racial complexity,  also applauded Feerick's commitment to immigration equality. Peralta, a member of the Assembly's Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus said, "As a proud Latino who understands the struggles many immigrants face, I encourage my Latino brothers and sisters in the 26th Council District and all people who value fairness and integrity to stand by Deirdre Feerick, who is their ally and will be their unflagging advocate."

Feerick expressed her deep gratitude for Peralta's support.  "Assembly Member Peralta is a trailblazer and a leader of great vision, whose amazing life story proves that with hard work the American dream is alive and well.  I deeply appreciate his support and commit myself to working with him to make sure that Queens remains the crown jewel of the city's boroughs and a place where people from every walk of life want to raise their families," said Feerick.
 
Feerick, a lifelong resident of the 26th Council District (Sunnyside, Woodside, Dutch Kills, Hunters Point, Long Island City and parts of Maspeth and Astoria), is a SUNY graduate and an attorney who got her law degree from Brooklyn Law School.  The eldest of six sisters, Feerick's mother is a nurse and her late father was an NYPD detective and a teamster.  Feerick is the granddaughter of Irish immigrants.

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August 11, 2009                                                                     (347) 724-0291 / (718) 784-2193

 

 

The City's Finest Gives Huge Boost to Deirdre Feerick

 

Police Union Honored to Support City Council Candidate Deirdre Feerick

 

Aug. 11-- Deirdre Feerick, a Democratic candidate for the City Council's 26^th District (Sunnyside, Woodside, Dutch Kills, Long Island City, Hunters Point and parts of Maspeth and Astoria) has received the endorsement of the Patrolmen's Benevolent Association.  The union is the nation's largest municipal police union, representing nearly 50,000 active and retired police officers across the five boroughs and its endorsement of Feerick exemplifies the broad base of support her candidacy is accumulating in her bid to become the district's first elected female council member.

 

PBA President Patrick Lynch said Deirdre's "proven track record and commitment to law enforcement are well recognized." Lynch added that "as police officers who face, every day, the chance that we might be called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice, the members of the PBA will be honored to have you representing our members."

 

Feerick responded, "As a young girl growing up in Queens, I never imagined one day being a candidate for City Council, not to mention getting the support of a union which has done so much to help make the Big Apple America's safest big city.  Whether it's the heroic sacrifices that the men and women in blue made on September 11^th, or the everyday service they provide day in and out to keep New Yorkers safe, the police union embodies the courage, dedication to public service and integrity that characterize my campaign.  As the daughter of a police officer, I am deeply honored and humbled to get the PBA's support."

 

Feerick's community-based campaign has gotten wide support among city workers, including endorsements from Council Member Eric Gioia, the Queens County Democratic Party, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall, Congressman Joseph Crowley, Former Council Member Walter McCaffrey, the United Federation of Teachers, the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1500, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union (RWDSU) Local 338, and Local 3 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

 

Feerick, a SUNY graduate and attorney who studied at Brooklyn Law School, is a lifelong resident of the 26^th Council District.  Feerick is the eldest of six sisters.  Her mother is a nurse and her late father was detective in the New York Police Department.  Feerick is a City Council attorney who has led oversight on improving health, housing, education and public safety services.

 

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Dear Friends: We are in the home stretch! More and more people are joining our campaign and we have great support in all the neighborhoods, its only a question of getting our message out so we need your help for the final push. I need your help! I humbly ask you for a donation to the campaign which can be done on the website www.brentoleary.com or please come in person and join us at my friend and former City Council candidate, Dodge Landesman's beautiful rooftop overlooking Gramercy Park this Saturday, the 5th of September for our next event. All donations from NYC residents will be matched 6 to 1 it will go a long way. Our team is working very hard every day but we can't do this without you. This campaign has shown that a truly grassroots effort can succeed and we can bring responsive government to the people of our district soon, with your assistance. I truly appreciate your support. Thank you for caring and being part of our campaign. Event Details Place- 4 Lexington Ave and 21St. Apt 15m Date- Saturday, September 5th Time- 7pm-9pm Sincerely, Brent O’Leary

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Jimmy Van Bramer For City Council -- Working for Us                                                                   July 28, 2009 Dear Friend, It gives me great pleasure to announce yet another important endorsement from our friends in labor.  SEIU Local 1199, the largest union local in the world, announced their support for my campaign for City Council today. Encompassing a broad array of healthcare workers, SEIU Local 1199 boasts 300,000 members, 200,000 of which are in the New York City area.  Their mission is to improve and expand the quality of patient care, and to protect and improve the lives of their members and their families. The union's Political Director, Kevin Finnegan, said this about our campaign: "1199 SEIU supports Jimmy Van Bramer because he believes strongly in defending quality health care, living wages, and protecting workers rights. Jimmy has been, and will continue to be, a staunch advocate for working families in the 26th District and all of New York City. We look forward to working with him in the City Council." The hard working members who make up SEIU Local 1199 play a huge role in the health and well being of many New Yorkers. It is a privilege to be selected as their endorsed candidate for City Council.  By working together, we can build upon the great work already being done by these talented professionals, and fight for better access to health care for everyone. I appreciate all the help given so far and hope that you will join SEIU 1199 in support of my campaign. If you are able to volunteer a bit of your time (as little as a couple of hours), you can help us out by going door to door, making phone calls or hosting a house party.  Just drop us a line at jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com or call the campaign at (718) 313-0569. Thank you! All the best, Jimmy    Office: 45-18 Skillman Ave.  Sunnyside NY, 11104   Phone: (718) 313-0569  Web: www.jimmyvanbramer.com  Email: jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com

 

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Jimmy Van Bramer For City Council -- Working for Us	August 4th, 2009
Dear friend, It may seem hard to believe, but August has arrived and we're quickly sprinting towards the September 15th Democratic Primary.  This week I was endorsed by the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and there are more events coming up with the Citizen's Union debate on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at LaGuardia Community College and a meet and greet hosted by Joe Conley at Riverview Restaurant in Long Island City at 7 p.m. on Thursday evening.  Please visit my website for details. Most importantly, I need everyone's help spreading the word about why I'm running for City Council. There is no better way to help me win than through face-to-face interactions with your friends and neighbors.  Every night I go door-to-door in our neighborhood and I need you to join me.  We're canvassing Monday through Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.  Please contact my Field Director, Jordy Ziegler at 718-313-0569 or jordannazeigler@gmail.com to schedule a time to volunteer. We are also looking for people to host very informal meet and greets at their home for neighbors who have not had a chance to learn about my campaign.  Signing on to a "Dear Neighbor" letter addressed to your block or building is also important.  Please contact my Field Director, Jordy Ziegler at 718-313-0569 or  jordannazeigler@gmail.com to lend a hand.   We are getting close to the home stretch and this is the time when your active support can make all the difference. Thank you again, and I hope to see you at our campaign office soon!   Best, Jimmy

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Jimmy Van Bramer For City Council -- Working for Us                                                                   August 14th, 2009

Dear Friend,   Can you believe it - there are just 31 days until the Democratic Primary on September 15th! Things are moving quickly as we enter the final month. We've just been endorsed by Council Member and Comptroller Candidate Melinda Katz, who is the only woman running for citywide office this year. We also picked up two great endorsements this week: NARAL Pro-Choice New York and the American Federation of Musicians/Local 802. But perhaps the most exciting thing in August is still to come: my 40th birthday on Wednesday, August 19.  Please help me celebrate by being one of 40 volunteers for my 40th!  We'll meet at the campaign office at 45-18 Skillman Avenue at 5:30 p.m. and go door to door the neighborhood. Afterward, at 8:30, we'll have a birthday party with a cake and candles in the office. Contact my Field Director Jordy Zeigler at 718-313-0569 or jordannazeigler@gmail.com to RSVP. If you can't make it on August 19, please volunteer whatever time you can spare (even a few hours) as soon as possible. I could really use your help to spread our message to voters at their homes, over the phone and through "dear neighbor" letters in the mail. Please contact my Field Director Jordy Zeigler at 718-313-0569 or jordannazeigler@gmail.com for details. We are coming down to the wire - so this is the time to get involved!  Thanks again, and I hope that you will help make my 40th birthday one to remember.   All the best, Jimmy

Office: 45-18 Skillman Ave.  Sunnyside NY, 11104   Phone: (718) 313-0569  Web: www.jimmyvanbramer.com  Email: jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com

 

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Jimmy Van Bramer For City Council -- Working for Us                                                                  August 31, 2009

Dear Friends,     We are sprinting toward the campaign finish line!  The Democratic Primary is on Tuesday, September 15th, which leaves just 15 days to make a difference and help elect me to the City Council.  Now is the time when I really need your help.  Our campaign is getting the word out all over the district and we need your help contacting voters: going door-to-door, making phone calls at the campaign office or phonebanking from your home.       Additionally, we are starting to fill shifts to get out the vote on Primary Day.  September 15th is the single most important day of the campaign, and we need your help on this day more than any other.  I know this is a big ask, but please consider taking part or all of the day off from work to volunteer.  Contact our Field Director, Jordy Ziegler, at 718-313-0569 or jordannazeigler@gmail.com to get set up with any of these critical volunteer opportunities.    I am thrilled to add that we’ve been gaining still more endorsements: from Assemblymember Cathy Nolan, the Metropolitan Council on Housing, and Citizens Union – an influential good-government group that has named me their preferred candidate in the 26th Council District. Citizens Union was particularly impressed with my community activism and the campaign’s focus on improving the district’s quality of life. We are about to announce another great endorsement from an elected leader shortly – so please stay tuned! Let me sign off for now by saying that we could not have come this far without your help. Campaigns are a lot of work – as all of our volunteers know – but the finish line is in sight and so is a new day in local politics. Please join me in this progressive, grassroots campaign as we enter the homestretch. Together, we can win this election and bring accountability, transparency and a real commitment to public service to Sunnyside, Woodside, Long Island City, Astoria and Maspeth. Thank you, Jimmy

Office: 45-18 Skillman Ave.  Sunnyside NY, 11104   Phone: (718) 313-0569  Web: www.jimmyvanbramer.com  Email: jimmyvanbramer@gmail.com

 

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