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April 2013

Staten Island Democratic Association est. 1961 as Staten Island’s reform Democratic Club

www.sidems.org

At our Next Meeting:

Sidique Wai Candidate for NYC

Public Advocate

Mendy Mirocznik Candidate for 50th Councilmanic District

Tuesday, April 16, 8:00 P.M. ** NOTE LOCATION: Jimmy Max** 280 Watchogue Road - (718) 983-6715

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Editorial Policy Items for publication must be submitted to the newsletter no later than the last Friday of the month before the meeting. Please send items to: cmaxbauer@yahoo.com. Unless explicitly stated, the views herein are those of the authors and not of S.I.D.A.

Chris Bauer, Editor (917) 576-9248

Table of Contents Sidique Wai ............................................................................................3 Mendy Mirocznik....................................................................................5 Letters.....................................................................................................6 March Meeting Minutes ..........................................................................8 Members’ Recommended Reading........................................................10 View from the First Row.......................................................................12 Young Democrats Bowl-a-thon.............................................................14 Democratic Mayoral Forum ..................................................................15 Lathrope Voorspuy Memorial Scholarship Fund Brunch .......................16 Bulletin Board.......................................................................................17 Upcoming Meetings ..............................................................................19 Join/Renewal Form ...............................................................................19 Executive Committee ............................................................................19

“I hold it, that a little rebellion, now and then, is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms are in the physical.”

- Thomas Jefferson 1787

S.I.D.A. President’s Message

April 2013 ow do liberals and progressives draw the line between compromise and capitulation? Last month two prominent Democrats used the metaphor “half a loaf” to criticize

legislation that should improve the lives of working people. Bill de Blasio was referring to New York City’s paid sick leave compromise, which will cover just under a million people over the next two years. This deal still leaves 300,000 workers without paid sick leave, and includes the proviso that the bill is dead should the economy erode. De Blasio’s call to action was: “We don’t give up when our movement is only given half a loaf, we keep fighting until we get the whole loaf.” A week earlier, State Senator Mike Gianaris described a proposed minimum wage plan as “half a loaf.” While this law will gradually increase the minimum wage to $9 an hour by the end of 2015,most Senate Democrats wanted the $9 wage now -- and ‘indexing,’ allowing the minimum wage to rise with inflation rates.

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The Assembly voted to approve the indexing plan by more than two to one, but the governing coalition in the Senate rejected this, omitted a commensurate increase for most tipped workers, and added what RWDSU President Stuart Appelbaum called a “dangerous tax credit.” These arguments were reminiscent of our recent inter-party struggles with government health care and pension revisions. Many of us grudgingly accepted health care without a single payer option, and were upset by attacks on defined benefits. As liberals and progressives, our primary goal is to lift people out of poverty. We recognize that good government is a valuable tool for achieving this goal. We have always championed laws that provided for a minimum wage, affirmative action, rent control, etc. Our response to the criticism that these programs are too costly is that our entire society becomes wealthier when everyone has the ability to achieve a healthy standard of living. When circumstances appear to prevent us from achieving these measures and we are forced to consider less satisfying alternatives, we need to ask two questions: What is preventing us from getting what we need? And, what can we gain from making a deal? Like the Affordable Care Act, the paid sick leave legislation goes a long way to keep people at a healthy standard of living, but we still need to expand and improve these laws. No person should worry about becoming impoverished due to medical problems. In contrast, questions about the minimum wage plan are keeping a lot of us up at night. Could we have put together enough votes in the State Senate to pass the bill that the Assembly approved? Are we better off without indexing and a gradual increase? Does WalMart need a tax credit to hire teenagers at minimum wage? If Democrats are willing to compromise on these points, could we gain some progressive legislation in return, for example, the DREAM Act? Liberals and progressives should discuss these questions with each other and ask them of our elected officials. We can’t afford to become complacent even though we have Democrats in the White House, the Governor’s mansion, and controlling the Assembly and the City Council. If we aren’t fighting for a ‘full loaf’ for everyone, who will be?

Sincerely, Tom Shcherbenko

President

Sidique Wai Sidique Wai is a Candidate for New York City Public Advocate and will be a guest speaker at our April 16 General Membership meeting. His campaign provided the following statement.

ver the past two decades, Sidique Wai has built a distinguished career serving New York City’s public and private sectors,

ensuring that all native and immigrant New Yorkers receive the City services to which they are entitled and have a voice in shaping their government. A native of Sierra Leone, West Africa, Sidique Wai migrated to New York City in 1972 where he became a naturalized citizen of the United States. First, working as a doorman on Manhattan's West Side, he quickly became an active member of LOCAL 32BJ, SEIU

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while supporting his family and simultaneously pursuing his dream of achieving a quality education. He received his Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Pre-Law from Fordham in 1974 and later pursued graduate studies at the Robert Wagner School of Public Service at New York University. As a faculty member, Sidique taught and counseled students while serving as Deputy Director of NYU's institute of African American Affairs and later becoming Co-Chair of NYU's Association of Black Faculty, Administrators and Staff. Sidique Wai began his career in government in 1981 as a Community Liaison for the Honorable Andrew Stein, President of the New York City Council and next became a trusted liaison to the Honorable Howard Golden, Brooklyn Borough President. Deeply involved in the civic affairs of his community, Sidique was appointed a member of Community Board 9 in Brooklyn, leading the board’s Land Use Committee. Sidique later served as Deputy Director and Division Chief for Resident Support Services of the NYC Housing Authority where he established the “Senior Benefit Entitlement Program,” effectively striking deals to provide needed services to the area’s senior community. In 1983 Sidique founded Wai Associates, a marketing and public relations firm where he served many of the largest public health organizations in greater New York City, among those being SUNY Downstate Medical Center for which he successfully advocated for a $46 million dollar vendor contract earmarked for locally-owned businesses in north and central Brooklyn. As an advocate for quality health care, Sidique successfully lobbied for the lifting of a New York City-imposed "moratorium on Kings County Hospital Reconstruction", paving the way for a multimillion-dollar renovation of that hospital along with the construction of two new primary Health Care clinics. Mr. Wai, also served as the First Chairman of the Bedford Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps, where he effectively lobbied New York State for a $250,000 grant to establish the neighborhood’s first hyper-local EMT program. In addition to serving our local communities, Sidique Wai has remained a major advocate within the New York City international community where he serves as President and National Spokesperson for the United African Congress in America. In response to the tragic NYPD shooting of Amadou Diallo in 1999, Sidique led an interfaith meeting between various immigrant groups and then with Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and Police Commissioner Howard Safir. Bridging cultural gaps between members of the police force and immigrant leaders in the City, this ongoing pilot platform set a new standard of community advocacy. Later hand-picked to serve as a Delegate to the 2OO5, 59th Session of the United Nations General Assembly by Dr. Ahmed Tejan Kabbah, former President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Sidique served on the committees on Global Security and Developing Nations, working to build effective policy-based bridges between international bodies and immigrant communities within the City. This work included a policy brief for United Nations General Assembly President Dr. Jean Ping who accompanied him on an historic visit to Harlem to dialogue with the residents of Harlem, further influencing ongoing outreach between the United Nations and immigrants, as well as locals, in the area. Since 2006, Sidique Wai has served as a Community Relations Specialist and Adviser on police-community relations to New York City Police Commissioner Honorable Raymond W. Kelly. In this role, Sidique initiated a number of effective programs in the Department including: the Citywide NYPD Community Partnership Program, The Precinct Community Council Rules and Regulations Revision Project to Improve Police Community Relations and The "Stop, Question and Frisk" Policies and Practices Study. As the highest-ranking immigrant civilian in the NYPD, Sidique Wai has represented the commissioner and NYPD at both local and international

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events, including Homeland Security symposiums and at local press conferences. Additionally, Sidique has managed the entirety of NYPD faith-based initiatives, working closely with a cross section of interfaith leaders and communities to ensure their voices are heard by the highest-ranking NYPD and City officials. Most recently, Sidique Wai has continued to utilize his influence at the New York Police Department to ensure that even the most disadvantaged New Yorkers have the City services and voice they deserve. Advocating principles of transparency between various public and private interest groups throughout the city, Sidique has personally brokered affective community collaboration between City government officials and Nafissatou Diallo, the Guinean housekeeper who accused former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault, Occupy Wall Street, as well as the families of Amadou Diallo and Kimani Gray. As a community organizer responding to the devastating effects of Hurricane Sandy, Sidique also launched several interfaith and multi-ethnic volunteer outreach programs, pooling NYPD and United African Congress resources in a partnership that included the North Carolina Baptist Mission, Give Them A Hand Foundation, and Aqueduct Racetrack, to provide thousands of free meals to those in need. Sidique Wai is seeking the support of New York City residents to become the Public Advocate for the City of New York. He looks forward to putting his unique combination of experience and ability to work to effectively serve the interests of all New Yorkers with excellence and distinction.

Mendy Mirocznik Mendy Mirocznik, a candidate for the 50th Councilmanic District, will be a guest speaker at our April 16 General Membership Meeting. His campaign provided the following statement for the newsletter.

endy Mirocznik has built a reputation for being a tireless advocate for the residents of the Mid-Island section of Staten Island.

As a long-time Court Attorney to a New York State Acting Supreme Court Justice, Mendy has spent his life ensuring that people who come through the court have someone to help make them feel comfortable and guide them through the complexities of the court system. Throughout his legal career he has spent day and night helping Staten Island residents save their homes, representing those who cannot afford legal representation free of charge. As the son of two retired New York City Public School teachers, and the brother of two current teachers in the system, Mendy was taught from a young age the importance of public service. As a member of Community Planning Board #2, Mendy dedicated his time and energy to Staten Island. While on the community board, Mendy has promoted responsible development that maintains the community’s character while improving the economy. He believes those in public life have a responsibility to ensure our community retains its unique character and qualities that make it the number one place to raise a family in New York.

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Mendy currently serves as the President of the Staten Island COJO, a borough wide civic organization dedicated to providing services for those less fortunate, including housing and a food pantry which provides hundreds of hot meals to our fixed income seniors each week. Mendy has spent his career fighting to improve the lot of others and his community. In the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, it has never been more important to have a forceful advocate for Staten Island in the City Council. As a councilman, he will fight to make sure Staten Islanders receive the relief and aid necessary to rebuild our community. That includes ensuring that the pillars of our community: education, senior service programs and other critical services such as transportation are fully-funded and serving our community. All of this requires a strong local economy and Mendy will work with the City to reverse a regulatory atmosphere that all too often seems to burden our small-businesses rather than empower and protect consumers. Mendy understands what attracts our families to the Mid Island because it attracted him. A loving husband to his wife Iris and father of five young children, Mendy long ago chose to build a family and a life in Staten Island and has dedicated himself to its success. As Councilman, Mendy will work to maintain Staten Island’s small-town character that makes it such a wonderful place to call home.

Letters We in S.I.D.A. like to make our views known. The following are some of the letters written by S.I.D.A. members that have appeared in print. Unless otherwise indicated, all letters were in the Staten Island Advance and/or posted on the Advance’s website www.silive.com. Unless explicitly stated, the views herein are those of the authors and are not the views of S.I.D.A. On-line March 20, 2013 Printed March 20, 2013

Don't Blame Students or Teachers For the Mess City Schools are In eachers and students – don’t blame yourselves. For 12 years under Michael Bloomberg, Joel Klein, Kathie Black and Dennis Walcott, you were

subjected to their programs, curricula, books, extended school day, tests, after-school sessions, and you worked hard. Your social studies, science, the arts, and gym programs have been sacrificed to test-preparation. Your worth has been mis-evaluated and reduced to a test score. Over your protests, your gyms, computer labs, and libraries were taken away to make room for charter schools. Teachers, you have all but lost your right to make your own professional judgments and many of your colleagues have been denied tenure, sent to rubber rooms and threatened with job loss for exerting these rights. High school seniors, you have spent your entire school career under their regime and yet 80 percent of your class isn’t prepared for CUNY.

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They have restructured the system over and over, throwing all into chaos, opened and closed schools, and have diverted precious money from your classrooms to pay for testing, micromanaging and data-collection. And by their own narrow standards, the results are disheartening. Despite your misgivings, you did what they ordered or were punished. They made and enforced the rules. How can you be blamed?

- Loretta Prisco On-line March 27, 2013

We Must Learn the Dangers of Unpreparedness I applaud the efforts of the College of Staten Island in putting together the informative Sandy Symposium! It was truly a service to all those who care about our community. However, as Interim President of CSI, Dr. William J. Fritz, pointed out in his closing remarks, that what was missing from the Symposium was a discussion of how we would do things differently were disaster to strike Staten Island a week from now, a month from now, or even a year from now. What would be done to insure people take the storm threat seriously? What would be done to assist those in need of evacuation? What would be done to see that the evacuation centers are safe havens with food, water and electricity? What about protecting personal property? What agency would people turn to for answers? Unless important short-term preparedness questions are addressed, we would have stumbled over the truth about our unpreparedness, dusted ourselves off, and walked on, like nothing happened. It is incumbent upon all of us to make sure that those elected to lead us are aware of their responsibility for insuring the public good, so we do not end up bearing the heavy consequences of unpreparedness.

- Gary Carsel [The writer was the Democratic candidate for state senator in the 24th state Senate district in 2012.] The following letter appeared in The New York Times

On-line March 29, 2013 Printed March 29, 2013

Deconstructing the Wrath of Christine Quinn Christine C. Quinn is not running for Miss Congeniality. She is running for mayor of New York City. I am not interested in what others may say about her

temperament. I am interested in her ability to produce and carry out sound policy for the city. Thus far, she seems to have been an effective City Council speaker. The question for voters is, Would she be an effective mayor as well?

- Sheri Clemons

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March Meeting Minutes

General Meeting March 19, 2013

resident Shcherbenko called the March meeting to order at 8:20 p.m.

February Meeting Minutes A motion was made to accept February's minutes as published in the newsletter. The motion carried.

Executive Secretary's Report Executive Secretary Mark Herman mentioned that many S.I.D.A. members are on the County Committee. He explained what they do and that they will be up for re-election this year. He encouraged S.I.D.A. members to contact the party and join the County Committee. He mentioned that the Board of Elections has been experiencing phone problems since Hurricane Sandy. Mark also spoke about potential problems in getting primary election results on time using the new voting machines. He would like the N.Y.S. legislature to approve the use of the old machines although they are not compatible with the new laws about handicapped access (HAVA).

1st Guest Speaker Sal Albanese, a Democratic Candidate for NYC Mayor, feels Staten Island is a great place to visit. He mentioned that he has a great history with S.I.D.A. because he has run for other offices. Mr. Albanese pointed out that he is the only candidate that is not a career politician. He spoke about his background including the 15 years he served on the City Council. He also mentioned his ideas to improve mass transit, roads and bridges, create new jobs. He wants to build a better city. Mr. Albanese also spoke about the technology he has to adjust toll prices on the Staten Island Bridges and the need to create a task force to address the many problems Staten Islanders still face post Hurricane Sandy. Mr. Albanese mentioned that he has been working in the private sector for the past 15 yrs. He feels he is the most qualified and independent candidate running for Mayor, one that is not accepted any money from lobbyists or public interest groups. After his presentation, Mr. Albanese answered questions from many S.I.D.A. members in attendance. President Shcherbenko announced that Mr. Albanese will be at the Mayors Forum scheduled for April 15 at CSI.

2nd Guest Speaker John Mancuso, a candidate for City Council, 50th District, said that he announced his candidacy for the Mid-Island city council seat this past week. He mentioned that he feels he ran a clean campaign against Nicole Malliotakis in his bid for State Assembly this past year where he garnered 40% of the votes. Mr. Mancuso feels more people would have come out to vote if the hurricane hadn’t hit. He spoke about his efforts to help the community post Hurricane Sandy. He listed the issues he wants to focus on i.e.; establishing a city hospital in the district, the need for more high schools, the fight against alcohol and drug

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abuse, and public safety. Mr. Mancuso feels everyone should take the CERT training and wants to make sure everyone's voice is heard in the city council. Mr. Mancuso provided his website address. He said he has a vast background and feels he can take back the mid-island council seat for the Democrats He thanked S.I.D.A. members for their support in the past and says he is looking forward to the club's support for this race. After his presentation he answered questions from several S.I.D.A. members. President Shcherbenko pointed out that due to re-districting people in Debi Rose's district may now be in the 50th District instead.

Vice President’s Report Vice President Joann Olbrich provided members with highlights from the most recent Executive Committee meeting. She also mentioned that she is trying to schedule a by-laws committee meeting.

Treasurer's Report Treasurer Bonnie Rothman gave a balance of $8,541.35 as of March 19. President Shcherbenko urged members to pay their outstanding dues to Bonnie since the Membership chair, Gary Carsel was not at the meeting.

Social Secretary's Report Social Secretary Liz Price announced that the annual banquet is scheduled for September 3 and will be held at The Crystal Room. She also reported that the banquet committee held its first meeting. Liz said that she is trying to find a venue for the annual picnic usually held in July. She mentioned that Miller Field is not open due to the Sandy Storm. Liz also announced that this would be our last meeting at The Veranda because the restaurant will be busy due to the upcoming golf season. Liz will be working on finding another venue for the April meeting. She urged members to let her or President Shcherbenko know if they have any ideas for a venue for the picnic or the meeting place.

Gun Violence Committee Loretta Prisco, reporting for Chair Phil Jonas, said that the committee recently handed out 2,000 flyers at the ferry terminal and for the most part they were well received. She announced a rally on March 30 at the Harlem State Office Building. The next meeting of the Gun Violence Committee is scheduled for March 23 , at St Mary's Church at 3:00 pm.

Issues Committee Chair Loretta Prisco reported that the committee is working on a paper on economics suggested by Rich Florentino and another paper on Solitary Confinement suggested by Richenda Kramer. Loretta urged members to contact her if they are interested in joining the committee. Mark Herman gave kudos to two unsung heroes: Chris Bauer S.I.D.A.'s newsletter editor and Roy Moskowitz who has been handling public relations for the club.

NY for Clean Water Chair Susan Chew spoke about two bills, S.673 and A.1685. She urged members to call their Staten Island elected officials to ask them to sign these bills that would ban fracking. There has been a moratorium bill in the State Assembly for two years.

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President Shcherbenko announced that the next Executive Committee meeting will be held on March 27, 203 St Paul’s Avenue at 8:00 pm. He announced that on April 4 DORC is honoring Steve Schwall as "Democrat of the Year". He mentioned the passing of Councilwoman Debi Rose's mother and Cindy Voorspuy’s father, Henk Voorspuy. He welcomed back Gene Prisco who had been sick. The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Marie Dwyer

Corresponding & Recording Secretary

Members’ Recommended Reading In Members’ Recommended Readings S.I.D.A. members let us know which books they have enjoyed.

his 299 page book lets us in on the rules dictators, CEOs and others in power must follow to stay in power. Facinating.

- Jay Bocchicchio

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Cavanaugh, an influential Roman Catholic theologian of the Radical Orthodoxy strain, explores and critiques the role of the Church in Chile during Pinochet's violent dictatorship from 1970-1993. He argues that the Church adopted a false duality of body and soul, that limited the development of a theology capable of confronting an oppressive government. Cavanaugh develops a theology of resistance that relies heavily on Pauline imagery and especially the liturgy of the Eucharist that holistically builds the Body of Christ in contrast with the perverse liturgy of torture that seeks to destroy bodies in the service of the state.

- Alex Baltovski

Barnett Shepherd, Director Emeritus of Historic Richmond Town, has written a dazzling book about the history of Tottenville. With over 290 photographs of the architecture, past and present, of the quaint town near the Outerbridge, its vanished but once major oyster industry, and its once thriving boating industry, he reveals much that we have lost. Terracotta, which still graces historic structures, such as the Woolworth Building, was also an industry and craft of Tottenville. All Staten Islanders should read this book to discover our much maligned island.

- Kevin Lewis

Historical romantic fiction set in 1880s Boston, the heroine makes a living embezzling men of all races and hiding from the Pinkerton detectives. History buffs will be inclined to read the resource books the author used, especially David Walker's 'Appeal to the Coloured Citizens of the World' and Thomas Vennum's 'American Indian Lacrosse: Little Brother of War.'

- Belinda Dixon

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A retired man reflects on his life, his friendships and relationships. He is forced to face what is his actual past and what is the past he remembers which might be more wishful thinking than accurate.

- Teresa Caliari Olya

View from the First Row

ook no further than the daily headlines to find the destruction of our economy, health, educational system, and environment.

Do these practices sound familiar? Toxic dumping Dangerous products marketed to the public Corporations committing accounting fraud Wide spread tax evasion Bid rigging No bid contracts Insider trading Privatization Manipulation of interest rates Tax loopholes Predatory lending Money laundering Pocketing huge profits while laying off thousands Mining companies leaving behind mines leaking acidic drainage into the watersheds Companies ignoring safety regs Tobacco companies ignoring the toxicity of their product Energy companies poisoning our air, land and water Saving banks “too big to fail: Illegal offshore banking Outsourcing of jobs Citizens United which destroys democracy

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Manipulation of the housing industry resulting in an economic crisis And what about these? World Com Tyco Countrywide AIG Royal Bank of Scotland Bernie Madoff Murdock JPMorganChase Enron Halliburton Chesapeake Energy Allan’s Waste Water (dumping toxic waste and sewer sludge into streams and roads) Consider this: United Health Care: CEO earned 101,965,000 Median Worker: 58,000 A ratio of 1737:1 In 2012, the average CEO salary was 475X higher than the average worker. In 1980 it was 42X

higher. The median CEO salary is $9.587 million. The average worker would have to work 636 years to

make that much. If the CEO works a 60 hour week, he/she earns $3,072.84 per hour, or $51.21 per minute. The minimum wage worker would have to labor more than 10 weeks to earn what a CEO earns in an

hour. And we pay for it with increased prices. And they continue to blame the working and middle class, the minimum wage, health plans, pensions and the unions for the current state of affairs. HUH? The Patriot Perspective, Payscale.com, Huffington Post, The Free Press, MN

- Loretta Prisco

Meeting will be at Jimmy Max

280 Watchogue Road

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Young Democrats Bowl-a-thon

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Democratic Mayoral Forum

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Bulletin Board Policy Items posted on the Bulletin Board are done so at the request of an S.I.D.A. member and are for informational purposes only. A posting on the Bulletin Board does not imply endorsement by S.I.D.A.

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Dine Out Against Hunger, Thursday, April 18, 2013

WHAT: Dine Out Against Hunger is a restaurant-based fundraiser to help fight hunger. Over 100 participating Staten Island restaurants pledge to give 20% of their food bill to Project Hospitality, an interfaith effort sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, and caring for people with HIV/AIDS on Staten Island.

WHERE: At over 100 participating restaurants throughout Staten Island. Visit www.dineoutstatenisland.com for the restaurant list.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: If you want to learn more about Dine Out Against Hunger 2013, please call Project Hospitality at 718-448-1544 ext. 163 or email anyuen@projecthospitality.org

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Upcoming Meetings

April 16, 2013 General Meeting

Jimmy Max, 280 Watchogue Road Sidique Wai, Candidate for

Public Advocate Mendy Mirocznik, candidate for

Mid-Island City Council

May 21, 2013 General Meeting

Jimmy Max, 280 Watchogue Road Reshma Saujani, candidate for

Public Advocate 50th Councilmanic District

Endorsement Vote

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S.I.D.A. Executive Committee President .......................Tom Shcherbenko Member at-Large .........................Roy Moskowitz Vice President ..................... Joann Olbrich Member at-Large ...................Rosemary Palladino Executive Secretary............. Mark Herman Member at-Large ............................Loretta Prisco Corresponding & ...................................... Ex Officio ...................................... Dennis Brown Recording Secretary ............. Marie Dwyer Ex Officio .......................................... Gary Carsel Treasurer..........................Bonita Rothman Ex Officio ...................................... Belinda Dixon Social Secretary .......................... Liz Price Ex Officio ..................................Richard Reichard Member at-Large .........Richard Florentino Ex Officio ....................................... John Sollazzo Member at-Large ...........Richenda Kramer Ex Officio ............................................ Mark Zink