Jan 12, 2011
Senator Michael Gianaris, Chair of the DSCC, announced the appointment of Senators Neil Breslin, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and Jose Peralta as DSCC Co-Chairs, forming the new leadership team who will help Democrats win back the Senate Majority.
Dec 20, 2010
Senate Majority Conference Leader John L. Sampson announced today that he has appointed Senator-Elect Michael Gianaris as the new Chair of the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, taking the first step toward building a political operation that will culminate with the election of a broader, stronger Democratic Majority.
Nov 15, 2010
The Democratic Senate Campaign Committee today announced the addition of election law expert Ken Gross to Senate Democrats’ voter protection team. Gross will have an over arching coordination role among the three legal teams on the ground in Westchester, Nassau, and Buffalo, where Democrats are engaged in the largest voter protection effort the state has ever seen.
Sep 16, 2010
Joanne Yepsen announced today her candidacy for the 43rd state senate district seat. Citing partisan infighting and continued dysfunction in Albany, the current Saratoga County Supervisor vowed to take a stand for the people of Rensselaer and Saratoga.
Jul 15, 2010
The New York Democratic Senate Campaign Committee today reported historic cash on hand numbers ahead of the July fundraising deadline. The DSCC will file with $3.5 million on hand for the six-month period, heading into the election with a significant cash advantage.