Come to A Meeting - Progressive Action of Lower Manhattan

Next PALM MEETING; THURSDAY DECEMBER 21 -6:30 PM Seafarers Hall, 125 East 15th Street (corner of Irving Place)

The last 12 months have seen a an enormous amount of political activity, as the progressive movement builds in the wake of Trump, and the horrible things he has just begun to do. Progressive Action of Lower Manhattan (PALM) is part of the NY Progressive Action Network, a statewide organization with 31 chapters across the state. We want to rebuild our movement from the bottom up, fighting local issues, running for local and Democratic Party offices, and challenging the political establishment on things from the closing of Beth Israel Hospital, to the lack of commitment to Clean Energy, to the ongoing fight for Racial Justice and Sexual Equality.

On Thursday the 21st will have its last meeting of the year. All are welcome

Agenda

1. Endorsement of a candidate for the vacant Assembly position in the 75th Assembly District (East Village, Stuy Town, Gramercy Park area). We have invited the two known candidates, Harvey Epstein and NMike Corbett to speak. Dues paying members can vote. (Dues are $27/year, $10 for retirees, students, underemployed)

2. Next steps in the fight to keep Beth Israel open. Meet with the Mayor? Picket at Beth Israel? Picket the Governor? Work to reform CON process. Also report on Lawsuit - Progressive Action of Lower Manhattan v. Howard Zucker.

3. Discussion and adoption of Bylaws

Refreshments, to celebrate the holidays, and our new friends will be served

NOTE- PALM is part of an effort to call into the Districts of Democratic Senators who caucus with Republicans, called the IDC (Independent Democratic Caucus), and build a database of "concerned Democrats.". We join Brookly Progressive Actionin their calling. Calling is done from home. Info on Tuesday night's target, and how to get involved, will go out Monday afternoon