Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club
74th Assembly District Part C – New York County
Arthur Wolf passed away this weekend at the age of 87. Arthur has been a Tilden Executive Committee member for many years and contributed a wealth of knowledge to us. He will be sorely missed by his Tilden family.
His funeral is this Wednesday at 1 pm at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 180 West 76th St. (Amsterdam Ave.)
Condolences are sent to all whose lives he touched.
Sandro, Louise and Greg
Dear Fellow Tildenites and Friends:
Just a reminder to save the date for Tilden’s Annual Toys for Tots Charity Luncheon on December 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Paul & Jimmy’s Restaurant located at 123 East 18th Street, New York, New York 10003.
Space is limited so early RSVPs are greatly appreciated.
You can contact Sandro Sherrod at sandro@tildendemocrats.com or Steven Smollen at steven.smollens@gmail.com to RSVP.
Thank you all for your support and looking forward to our upcoming Holiday Season.
Democratically yours,
Greg-Patric Martello
Tilden President
letter-to-mayors-office-10112016
Office of the Mayor
Mayor’s Office of Citywide
Event Coordination & Management
Street Activity Permit Office
253 Broadway, 6th floor
New York, New York 10007
Attn: Mr. Michael Paul Carey
Executive Director
Office of Citywide Event
Coordination & Management
RE: Proposed Street Fair Rules
Dear Mr. Carey,
I write to you on behalf of the Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club and other concerned citizens of New York City concerning the proposed changes in the street fair rules.
It is our view that these proposed changes will only serve to restrict New Yorkers’ access to all of the many benefits the street fairs provide.
The Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club has taken a booth at the Third Avenue Fair for over 25 years. As a result of our participation we raised approximately $300,000.00 which was donated to very worthy community groups which included senior programs, libraries, shelter programs, homeless programs, hospital clothing rooms, art and literacy programs, cancer programs, music programs and programs for the disabled youth and adults among others.
The residents of Community Board Six are direct recipients of our street fair driven donations. Over 90% of the licensed street vendors live in New York City. New York City residents directly benefit by being vendors and consumers at the fair.
Additionally we use the street fair to coordinate voter registration drives and bring awareness to the residents of who and what their elected officials are doing in the community.
By reducing the number of events to a maximum of ten (10) per year along with the added restrictions on vendor participation the street fair would quickly become a nonviable avenue in which to accomplish the much needed work done over the last three (3) decades.
Community organizations like Tilden must continue to be grandfathered in regardless of any rule changes.
I strongly urge your office to reconsider and not impose these new rules which would effectively eliminate this much needed community function, our local street fairs.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Democratically yours,
Greg-Patric Martello, President
SAMUEL J. TILDEN DEMOCRATIC CLUB
Dear Fellow Tildenites:
The Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club would like to wish you a Happy Rosh Hashanah.
May this new year be filled with health and happiness for all!
Democratically yours,
Greg-Patric Martello
Tilden President
AGENDA
Monthly Meeting
Thursday, October 20, 2016
7:00 PM
Seafarer’s & International House
#1 Club in New York!
Democratically yours,
Greg Martello, President
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Thursday, September 15, 2016
7:00 PM
Seafarer’s & International House
#1 Club in New York!
Democratically yours,
Greg Martello, President
TILDEN RESOLUTION
Resolution: In favor of New York State Assembly bills A09108 and S6452-A, whereby all primaries would be held in June.
Whereas, The New York State Assembly has passed a bill, A09108, to revise Sec. 8-100 (1) (a) of the State electoral law; and
Whereas, that bill is now before the New York State Senate as S6452-A; and
Whereas, said revision, inter alia, provides that all state and county party positions will be filled hereafter at primary elections on the Fourth Tuesday of June, currently the date for congressional primary elections; and
Whereas, said revision further provides that in years of presidential elections the electors to the national conventions of each party shall be chosen at a primary election on the First Tuesday of February of said years; and
Whereas, the cost of multiple primaries is an unnecessary burden to the taxpayer and are likely to discourage voters and result in reduced voter turnout; now
Therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club supports and urges the passage of S6452-A, with the added proviso that all state and county candidates for party or public office, including judicial candidates, be chosen in the primary election on the Fourth Tuesday in June.
Adopted unanimously on June 16, 2016.
Democratically yours,
Greg-Patric Martello
Tilden President
A Personal Reflection on the Passing of an American Icon
We all heard the sad news of Muhammad Ali passing over the weekend.
I was fortunate enough to meet him one evening. His warmth and charm immediately made me feel like an old friend.
Upon meeting him, he touched my hair and uttered his signature phrase “pretty”.
I replied “No champ, you’re the prettiest”. He smiled.
That was his way. He was a sensitive soul with the heart of a champion. He skyrocketed to fame and fortune as a boxer in the ring but his commitment to civil rights and his work as a worldwide humanitarian made the title “The Greatest” fit like a crown.
He was not perfect but greatness doesn’t require perfection. It requires only a pure heart and the courage to do what you believe to be right.
As Ali said “If my mind can conceive it and my heart can believe it, I can achieve it”.
Rest in peace Champ!
Democratically yours,
Greg-Patric Martello
Tilden President
AGENDA
Regular Meeting
And Annual Summer Break Party
Thursday, June 16, 2016
7:00 PM
Seafarer’s & International House
#1 Club in New York!
Democratically yours,
Greg Martello, President
Dear Fellow Tildenites,
As you all know Tilden is having its Annual Street Fair on Sunday June 12, 2016 from 10 am to 6 pm.
Our table will be located on 3rd Avenue between 27th and 28th Street.
Aside from having all the fun we normally have together we will also be conducting:
• Voter Registration
• Petitioning
• Tilden Membership Recruitment
Hope to see all of you on June 12th!
Democratically yours,
Greg-Patric Martello
Tilden President