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Joe Biden Visits

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:02:43 +0000

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On Tuesday June 1st, we welcomed Vice President Joe Biden to a sold out event in support of Congressman John Hall at the Bedford Post Inn. The Vice President was introduced by local resident and Inn owner, Richard Gere. According, to Roslyn Stone-Pollock, chairperson of the Pound Ridge Democratic Committee, the Vice President was “upbeat but concerned – concerned about the environment, education and healthcare. He was clear that we need to take positive forward thinking action on all three of those fronts in order to be ready for the future. ” Per Biden, ” There is no going back – back to old thinking and old ways of acting. We simply cannot do that.”

The event included a broad host committee which included actor Chevy Chase, musician Stevie Van Zandt, Tom Secunda (head of Bloomberg), Richard Gere and his wife, actress Carey Lowell, and Roslyn Stone-Pollock, representing Northern Westchester Democrats. Over $100,000 was raised for Congressman Hal’s re-election campaign. Supporters from near and far were in attendance, tributes to both Vice President Biden and Congressman Hal. Congressman Hall is running for his third term in Congress. Vice President Biden spoke about how quickly Congressman Hal became a well-respected member of the Congressional delegation and how highly his peers think of him. ”He is known as being prepared and thoughtful”, said Biden. And Biden made is clear that he was here to show his and the President’s appreciation of Congressman Hall’s unwaivering support on key issues like health care and economic recovery.

Vice President Biden served seven terms in the Senate before being tapped by President Obama for his vice-presidency. According to Ms. Stone – Pollock, “Mr. Biden’s yeas of experience, coupled with his thoughtful approach to our role in the world, make him an ideal partner for President Obama.” At one point, Vice President Biden, who was supplied with teleprompters that he chose not to use, told the group that “they” were trying to get the President to use teleprompters less and him to use them more. “But not today…” he said.

The audience, which filled the Bedford Post Inn to capacity, listened with rapt attention as the Vice President talked about the many challenges facing our country. He talked at length about the economy and how the very worst month economically was likely January 2009, when he and President Obama were inaugurated. That month, there were staggering job losses – beyond what either administration had forecast or could really fathom. He told us that the new administration didn’t yet have computers when the real jobs loss numbers for that month started to come in and were likely somewhere between 750,000 and 800,000 jobs lost. Job recovery is taking place but slower than those dramatic job losses some months ago. He talked about the wars and how 70% of the wounded veterans returning home would have died in previous wars – but that advances in medicine have significantly impacted survival rates and at the same time, created great needs for caring for veterans.

The room was scattered with area celebraties. Among them, former Rangers goalie, Mike Richter, was in attendance and expressed interest in some day running for Congress.

Local Democratic committees were well represented and proud to play a part in hosting such a successful event with the Vice President.<

Vice President Biden Is Coming!

admin — Thu, 13 May 2010 18:23:57 +0000

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Vice President Joe Biden is coming to the Bedford Post Inn to honor our Congressman John Hall! Richard Gere and Carey Lowell are hosting a luncheon on Tuesday, June 1st that promises to be a truly special event.

Seating is very limited. For additional information, contact Roslyn Stone-Pollock or call 764-5557.

Celebrate Pound Ridge

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:03:30 +0000

Meet and greet your fellow Pound Ridge Democrats and enjoy an afternoon of cheeses from our own Plum Plums and wines from Prospero Winery.

Sunday May 16th 4 to 6 PM – Details to follow or email us for more information.

A Busy Weekend

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:30:50 +0000

We are out in force at the Market, all over Scott’s Corners and in neighborhoods all over Pound Ridge. We’re doing everything we can to get out the vote next Tuesday!

Here are some photos from our day at the Market, including a visit from our Congressman John Hall as part of his Congress in Your Corner tour of towns throughout his district.

If you are available to help out between now and Election Day, please drop us a line.

John Hall to Visit Pound Ridge

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:26:07 +0000

Our Congressman John Hall will bring “Congress In Your Corner” to Pound Ridge on Saturday, October 24. Congressman Hall will be at Scott’s Corner Market starting at 12:30.

Everyone is invited to come down and meet the Congressman and discuss the important issues of the day. We look forward to seeing you there on Saturday.

Meet the Pound Ridge Democrats at the Town Fair

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:22:39 +0000

We’ll be out in force this Saturday at Pound Ridge’s annual Town Fair.

Come by our booth to meet our members, get information on the upcoming Town elections and sign up to get involved!

Details on the Fair can be found on the Town of Pound Ridge web site here.

Congressman John Hall Announces Health Care Town Halls

admin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:24:15 +0000

Our own John Hall has announced two town halls this week to discuss the issue of health care reform. They are:

Wednesday, September 2: 7:00-8:30pm

Fox Lane High School, Mary Lou Meese Theater

Route 172, Bedford

Thursday, September 3: 7:00–8:30pm

Orange County Emergency Services Center Auditorium

22 Wells Farm Road, Goshen

We encourage all voters who are interested in this important issue to show up and make sure your voices are heard.

Happy Fourth of July!

admin — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:53:31 +0000

The Pound Ridge Dems are out in force, supporting our candidates and celebrating our Nation’s birthday in style.

We hope to see you at the Town picnic.

Bringing Hope To Pound Ridge

admin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:00:39 +0000

Pound Ridge Democrats Celebrate President Obama's Inauguration

The Pound Ridge Democratic Committee joined the rest of America in celebrating the inauguration of President Obama with a bash at Conent Hall last month.

M0re than 100 guests danced to music provided by local musician and helped provide goods for local charities.

According to Democratic Committee Chair Ellen Kerns, this is just the begining for a great 2009 for the Pound Ridge Democrats.

Green Jobs and the future of our economy

admin — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:00:52 +0000

The Pound Ridge Democratic Committee is pleased to sponsor a community dialogue on “Green Jobs” and the challenges of building a low-carbon economy on Friday, October 24^th from 7-9 p.m. at Conant Hall.

Attendees will hear from Michael Renner of WorldWatch Institute based in D.C., speaking and leading a dialogue on “Green Jobs: a Vital Economic Driver as the World Faces the Challenges of Building a Low-Carbon Global Economy”. As his report indicates, climate-proofing the economy will involve large-scale investment in new technologies, equipment, buildings and infrastructure, representing a major stimulus for much-needed new employment and an opportunity for retaining and transforming existing jobs.

This community dialogue continues the Pound Ridge Democratic Committee’s tradition of bringing important topics and leading-edge thinkers and actors to our community. This is a non-partisan event and contributions are welcome at the door. Kindly RSVP to prdemocrats@hotmail.com or 764-1504.