Organized By Dirk McCall
156 7th Avenue,New York (40.714200, -74.006400)
We urge you to join us at an LGBT and Allies fundraiser for Lew Fidler to support of his candidacy for the New York State Senate. In addition to his strong support for Marriage Equality, Lew Fidler has been a tremendous champion for homeless LGBT youth in New York City government. As Chair of the City Council's Youth Services Committee he has been a warrior for the most vulnerable youth of our community, obtaining millions of dollars of new funding between 2005-2008 to create more than 70 additional beds for homeless youth, and preventing terrible cuts in recent budgets proposed by the Mayor. Without Lew's fierce advocacy in recent budget processes the infrastructure of homeless youth services in NYC would have been gutted. Lew intends to run for the State Senate seat currently held by Carl Kruger. It is a very conservative district (voted for McCain over Obama in 08), and Lew will have a fight on his hand. His strong support for the LGBT community will likely be used against him, and we urge you to come support this stalwart advocate for LGBT equality. He has certainly been there for us! Please show your support of Lew by joining us on Wednesday, August 17th at Elmo. More details below: Details: What: LGBT FUNDRAISER FOR LEW FIDLER Where: Elmo; 156 7th Avenue (between 19th and 20th) When: Wednesday August 17th; 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tickets: Donations in the amounts of $100/$250/$500 Please make checks payable to "Lew Fidler for New York" and bring to the event or mail to: Lew Fidler for New York c/o Steven Saltzman, Treasurer 2323 Avenue R Brooklyn, NY 11229 Host Committee: Steve Ashkinazy Hon. Costa Constantinides Hon. Daniel Dromm Erin Drinkwater Alan Fleishman Joseph G. Hagelmann, III Brad Hoylman Corey Johnson Scott Klein Michael Mallon Dirk McCall Matthew McMorrow Denny Meyer Theresa Nolan Gary Parker Carl Siciliano Tom Smith Glennda Testone Dan Tietz (Host Committee in formation, please message Dirk, Carl or Corey to add your name!)