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Albany, NY 12247
May24, 2017
With the election of Brian Benjamin, the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs. it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conlrence by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently tinder
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with [he Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16th to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
Sincerely,
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(518) 455-2585
FAX (5)8) 426-6811
STEWARTCOUSINS.NYSENATE.GOV THE SENATE 315 CAPITOL.
STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANYNEWYORKI2247
(518)455-2715
FAX (518) 426-6843
DISTRICT OFFICE:
28 WELLS AVENUE IIUIL.DING 3
YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701
(914) 3134031
FAX (914) 423-1N79
NYC OFFICE:
251! BROADWAY, SUITE 1930
NEWYORKNEWYORKIIKJ7
Honorable David J. Valesky
NYS Capitol Building. Room 514 rAX2I22os-s6Io
With the election of Brian Benjamin, the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently under
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16111 to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
Sincerely,
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Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins
Senate Democratic Leader
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SENATOR d-ir ALRANYOmCES:
907 LEGISLM1VE OFFiCE BUWDING
ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE LEADER (518) 455-2585
FAX (518) 426-6811
STEWARTCOUSINS.NYSENATEGOV THE SENATE 3ISCAPITOL
STATE OF NEW YORK ALBANY, NEW YORK 12247
(518) 455-1715
FAX (518) 4266844
DISTRICT OFFICE:
28 WELLSAVFNUE, BUILDING]
YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701
(914) 4234031
FAX (914(423-0979
NYC OFFICE:
Honorable Diane J. Savino 25BBROADWMSUITE 1930
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10007
LOB, Room 315 (212)298-5568
With the election of Brian Benjamin, the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the Chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently under
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16th to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
Sincerely,
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DISTRICT OFFICE:
28 WELLS AVENUE, BUILDING 3
YONKERS, NEW YORK 10701
(914) 423-4031
FAX (914) 423-0979
NYC OFFICE:
Honorable David Carlucci Z5OBROADWAY.SUITEI93O
NEWYORK,NEWYORKI(3X17
LOB R 0 (212) 298-5585
Albany, New York 12247 FAX(2I2)298561I(
With the election of Brian Benjamin, the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will ot voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently under
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16th to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
Sincerely,
,a3t -
NYC OFFICE:
Honorable Jesse Hamilton 25onRoArn\sUITE 1930
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 1(88(7
LOB, Room 915 (212)298-5535
May 24, 20 17
With the election of Brian Benjamin, the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently under
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the oppor unity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16th to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
Sincerely,
,%zt -4
Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins
Senate Democratic Leader
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STEWARTCDUSINS.NYSENATE.GOV THE SENATE
STATE OF NEW YORK ABANYNEWYORK 12217
(518)355-2715
FAX 518) 42h-6844
DISTRICT OFFICE:
28 WEI LSAVENUE. IIUR DING 3
3ONKEKS. NE% YORK 1-3701
9I4) 4234131
FAX (914) 423-(79
NYC OFFICE:
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With the election of Brian Benjamin. the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to Critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently under
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
Legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June lothto no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
SincereLy,
FAX(518)426-6844
DISTRICT OFFIC&
26 WELLS AVENUE. BUILDING 3
YONKERS, NEW YORK 11)701
(914) 423-4031
FAX (914) 413-0979
NYC OFFICE:
254) BROADWAY, SUITE 193))
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10(817
Honorable Marisol Alcantara (212)298-5585
FAX (212) 298-961(1
LOB, Room 311
Albany, New York 12247
May 24, 2017
With the election of Brian Benjamin, the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected time and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes note of your
statement that whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in fairness, tolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currently under
attack from the Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work together for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York State Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16th to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.
Sincerely,
4t -4-
Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins
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Senate Democratic Leader
SENATOR ALBANYOFFICES:
907 LECISISTIVEOFNCE BUILDING
ANDREA STEWART-COUSINS
DEMOCRATIC CONFERENCE LEADER (518) 455-2585
FAX (518) 426-6811
STEWARTCOUSINS.NYSENATEGOV THE SENATE 31SCAPITOL
With the election of Brian Benjamin. the New York State Senate will again have 32 registered
Democrats in the chamber, providing Democrats with a numerical majority. As Donald Trump
continues to propose devastating cuts to critical programs, it is more important than ever for
progressive New Yorkers to unite. That is why we are asking you to join the now-23 members of
the Democratic Conference by pledging to only enter a Coalition to lead the Senate with fellow
Democrats and abandoning your Coalition with Republicans.
We must respect the will of voters and provide our state with the functional Senate Democratic
Majority they elected lime and time again. The Senate Democratic Conference takes nole of your
statement thai whatever differences we may have, the members of our two conference share
certain core beliefs rooted in Fairness, lolerance and inclusionbeliefs that are currenily under
attack from Ihe Trump administration. This is why we trust you will put personality differences
aside and work logether for a united Democratic leadership in the Senate.
We need you to join with the Senate Democratic Conference to ensure that our conferences
control the New York Slate Senate. Only by signing this pledge will we succeed in
accomplishing many of your stated goals.
With 32 Democrats again in the Senate Chamber, we have the opportunity to pass progressive
legislation to resist Donald Trump and serve as a beacon to a weary nation. The Senate
Democratic Conference and the Independent Democratic Conference must not let this
opportunity pass us by, and that is why we ask that you pledge by June 16th to no longer be in a
coalition with Republicans and only enter a coalition with fellow Democrats to lead the Senate.