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As a third generation Upper East Sider, I am committed to maintaining our neighborhood's quality of life. I will support and work with our community centers such as cultural and religious institutions as well as neighborhood associations to ensure our neighborhood remains safe, clean and a wonderful place to live.

Kim Kramer

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Good Government
Community
Health
Education
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Second Avenue Subway Construction
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I believe Ben Kallos is the only choice for District 5 City Council, because is a native Upper East Sider who knows the issues close to the community and has innovative and progressive solutions to resolve them. He is also a down to Earth candidate who works side by side with community members to get the job done. He is NOT a candidate who delegates tasks from an office seat. That is why I endorse Benjamin Kallos for City Council Seat District 5.

Celebrating Black History Month

Submitted by kallos on Tue, 02/26/2013 - 1:00am

On February 26, we took a break from the campaign to celebrate Black History month and the passage of the 15th Amendment at Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center with Youth Employment Services (YES) and General Equivalency Degree (GED) program participants, along with local residents and seniors.  We presented a non-political and non-partisan  program on the importance of voting. I spoke in my individual capacity as a voting rights advocate, with Gabe Gallucci, an organizer for President Obama, and civil rights leader Mark Favors.  The presentation was followed by a voter registration drive, where volunteers registered new voters.

The 15th Amendment was passed on February 25th and 26th in 1869, in the month we now celebrate as Black History Month. This Amendment granted the right to vote regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude. Our program was developed using materials from Vote18 and Rock the Vote, featuring Grammy Award winner John Legend, R&B singer Bridget Kelly, Glee's Darren Criss and blogger Perez Hilton.  Our featured speaker Mark Favors was the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit, Favors v. Cuomo, for fair redistricting in New York State, which was ultimately responsible for drawing the lines for Congress in 2012.
 
We've given this presentation at high schools, youth programs, and community centers throughout the City.  Please contact our campaign to request yours.
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Community

neil buchalter

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Affordable Housing
Good Government
Tax Reform
Community
Health
Public Safety
Technology
Education
Israel
Roosevelt Island
Transportation
Elections
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Second Avenue Subway Construction
Environment