Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America

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Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America is a New York affiliate of Democratic Socialists of America.

Leadership

In 2019 Casey Brescia was Co-chair at Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America. .

Brake Light Clinic

The Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America is increasing its presence in the region with outreach programs such as a “Brake Light Clinic” they held in Poughkeepsie on Sunday

The group of volunteers hosted a coat giveaway last month at the Earline Patrice Mansion Square Park that provided dozens of free coats to those in need. On this most recent Sunday, several DSA volunteers gathered in the parking lot of the Exempt Firemen’s Association to offer free brake light repair for cars along with food and clothing distribution at no charge.

Scott Koerwer, a DSA volunteer, was joined by a group of fellow activists on the cold and windy day to provide the services and introduce people to the DSA and their platform.

Koerwer said, “Faulty brake lights are something that cops will pull you over for and sometimes they’ll give you a ticket and sometimes the situation will turn into something else. We’re trying to help people avoid a situation when they get pulled over.”

The DSA is gathering to help people in the region on a more frequent basis, noted Koerwer. “We’re trying to build the community up,” and noted that the organization is working to provide a variety of programs on a monthly basis.

Dutchess County Legislator Barrington Atkins represents the City of Poughkeepsie and helped organize the event. Atkins is not a member of the group and explained his support, saying “any event that serves to truly help the Poughkeepsie community I support.” The freshman lawmaker also claimed that the brake light program helps ease tensions between police and the community. “Too often people living in underserved communities are targeted for traffic violations that produce unnecessary tense situations for both the police and our community. This particular event aims to help curb some of this disturbing behavior. Things are very tense with the community and police especially during these times and this program is doing something very simple, changing light bulbs on cars that may otherwise be pulled over. By doing this we decrease or avoid an unnecessary tense interaction.”[1]

Eco-socialism working group

In 2020 Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America eco-socialism working group members were Daniel Atonna, Sarahana Shrestha other members of the chapter included Peter Frase and Tola Brennan.[2]

Standing by Sarah Salem

Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America August 21 2020.

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With Sarah A. Salem.

NY Health Act public hearing

Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America

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Healthcare is a human right! At the NY Health Act public hearing in Kingston with City of Peekskill Councilperson and Lower Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America Steering Committee Member Vanessa Agudelo . Mid-Hudson Valley DSA members Owen Gilroy, Andrew Pezzullo and Conner Brennan are testifying later.

Socialist Reading Group

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Socialist Reading Group: Understanding Capitalism Public · Hosted by Mid-Hudson Valley DSA

Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6 PM – 8 PM EDT

Library at the A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Center

43 Gill Street, Kingston, New York 12401.[3]

Invited on Facebook

Interested

Went

References

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