6/2: Watch the WFP NYC Mayoral Forum online!

Check out the WFP website to watch the mayoral forum online tonight.

WFP is also letting people give feedback and share their opinions on the forum at the WFP site.

Here is the agenda:
5:30pm Introductions and explanation of the rules
6:00pm Mayor Bloomberg’s Interview
6:35pm Councilmember Avella’s Interview
7:25pm Comptroller Thompson’s Interview
8:00pm Closing Remarks

NY Senate Extraordinary Session

Governor Paterson has called an Extraordinary Session. This is because Republicans are unwilling to agree to a arrangement that shares power with the Democrats.

From the Working Families Party:

An Extraordinary Session will only conduct business on the issues that Gov. Paterson announces in advance. What if our most important issues don't make the cut? How can we make sure the Senate votes on green jobs, stronger rent laws, paid family leave, campaign finance, marriage equality, subsidy reform and unemployment insurance?

...As most people know, the Senate is deadlocked at 31-31. The Republicans are balking. They hold the view that they are in charge because of the disputed vote two weeks ago that may (or may not) have been legitimate. Whatever their view, the balance of power right now is even-steven, and there's no way to govern in such a situation without compromising.

We have to show Governor Paterson that the citizens of New York are watching closely. We'd like him to hear from at least 1000 of you in the next 12 hours. Tell him that you think the Senate should actually take on the real issues of the day. The key legislation that we and our allies have been working on deserves to be considered on the floor of the Senate, and the Governor has the power to make that happen.

To write to the governor and have your voice heard or find out more, check out the WFP website.

Working Families Party Survery for NYC Mayoral Choice

From Working Families Party:

"The WFP wants to hear from you. Pick the 3 questions you would most want to ask New York City's next mayor -- or suggest your own.

We'll put the most popular questions directly to the candidates when they come to ask for the Working Families endorsement."


To find out more or take the survey, click here.