
Abolish the IDC
At our last meeting our august Vice Chair, Elisa Sumner, led the Progressive Caucus in a rousing discussion of what are key steps in actually moving forward real progress in New York State. The Caucus’ conclusion: abolish the IDC. Elisa

Resolutions for May 2016 NYS Democratic Meeting
Resolutions Calling for Ethics Reform and the IDC to Return to NY Senate Democratic Conference As we head to Saratoga Springs for the NYS Democratic Committee Meeting and Convention on May 23rd, 2016 we are delighted that our two important Caucus

Dutchess County Dems Host Awards Brunch
Dutchess County Dems May 1st Brunch features keynote address by Carl Heastie, Speaker of the NYS Assembly and remarks by Basil Smilke, NYS Democratic Party Executive Director. On Sunday, May 1st the Dutchess County Dems and Chairwoman Elisa Sumner will honor

Rent Law Reform and the IDC
Dear Fellow Democrats, The Progressive Caucus is looking forward to seeing you at the New York State Democratic Committee meeting this Monday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m. in the Chambers Room at the Hilton Hotel in Albany. Our topics –

April 26th Organizing and Policy Meeting
Fellow Democrats Invited to April 26th Meeting. The Progressive Caucus of the New York State Democratic Committee invites you to an organizing and policy meeting that we will be holding on Sunday, April 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at

JoAnne Simon Speaks at Progressive Caucus Meeting Sept 22
Jo Anne Simon who won the Democratic primary for the 52nd Assembly Seat in Brooklyn, Sept 2014
NY Progressive Caucus Impacts Democratic State Convention
NY Progressive Caucus impacts Democratic State Convention with Resolutions. The May Democratic Convention was, in a word, interesting. Our two resolutions, one calling on the so-called Independent Democratic Conference – made up of State Senators all elected on a Democratic

Proposed Resolution Calling Governor Cuomo to Reject the Independence Party Line
The NYS Independence Party has been a thorn in the side of Progressives and Democrats for years, impeding efforts to elect candidates who share our values..