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David Buchwald
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Former NY State Assemblymember (2013-2020) - 93rd Assembly District & Former White Plains Common Council Member (2010-2012)
Westchester, New YorkJoined December 2011
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My bill w/ to broaden access to civil legal representation by creating a clear definition for limited scope appearances has been signed into law!
Happy to push this over the finish line after introduced.
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I’m pleased that this bill, which I used to carry in the NY State Assembly, is now law. Kudos to , who pushed it longer than I did, and , who picked up the torch in the Assembly, and who together got it over the finish line.
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New: Gov. Hochul just signed a bill extending the amount of time people can register to vote before Election Day.
The prior deadline was 25 days before E Day in NY. Now it will be 10 days.
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With winter weather on its way, I am declaring a statewide State of Emergency beginning at 6am tomorrow.
The is restricting truck traffic in certain areas starting tonight, & some interstate & highway closures will be in place in parts of Western New York tomorrow morning.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court REJECTS Trump's bid to prevent the House Ways & Means Committee from obtaining his tax returns. No noted dissents.
The brief order may end years of litigation over the committee's efforts to review the tax records of Trump and his businesses.
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NYers with a valid DMV issued ID or license can register online at dmv.ny.gov
Voters can also register by mail or in person using a NYS Voter Registration form
English: elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/downloa
Spanish:
elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/downloa
The deadline to register is 10/14!
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As many as 1 in 4 eligible Americans are not registered to vote or don’t know if they are registered. Be part of the solution and get your community #VoteReady today on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
Check your registration status at voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
Need to register?⬇️
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It was 12 years ago this month that I began working with the Kingsley House Tenants Association to help low-income seniors stay in their homes. This rehabilitation project is a lifeline to so many.
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NEWS: DC Circuit court of appeals rules that House Ways and Means Committee can access Trump's tax returns.
cadc.uscourts.gov/internet/opini
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State Supreme Court Justice Patrick McAllister has ordered any change of party affiliation received by BOEs on or after August 12 shall not be honored until August 30 - closing loophole that would have allowed people to change party affiliation on primary day and immediately vote
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A hearty congratulations to my former Legislative Director Mayleen Rivera for being named to ’s 2022 Albany 40 Under 40 list. Well done, Mayleen!
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She held meetings, made decisions, and checked in on employees. We tagged along as third-grader Daisy served as Superintendent for a day in .
may have met his match! At 6 on #CBS2
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Westchester County is looking to improve the White Plains TransCenter and we want to hear from you! Please complete this brief survey to share your feedback have an impact on the future of the Bee-Line bus terminal in White Plains! ow.ly/nXyU50JtFPX
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The deadline to register to vote in the June 28th Primary is TODAY, Friday, June 3rd. Make sure you’re registered to vote!
There is still time! Voters with a DMV issued ID or license can register online at
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🚨New Yorkers: Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the June 28th primary election!
Make sure your voice is heard and register today at elections.ny.gov 🗳️
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You wanna watch that 9th inning over again? You know, the one where the Mets scored 7 runs?
Here you go 😉
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New York State Board of Elections Launches Statewide Absentee Ballot Tracker Ahead of New Absentee Canvass Process elections.ny.gov/NYSBOE/news/20
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My heart is heavy to learn of the passing of the former chair of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, Reggie Lafayette.
My condolences to his family and loved ones. May he rest in peace.
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I’m so sorry we have to close as our busses are down. I rely apologize for this challenge. Be safe. K12 forthcoming.
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“[E]ven if the former President is right on the facts, he is wrong on the law."
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BREAKING: Federal judge Trevor McFadden (appointed by Trump) strikes down Trump lawsuit to block Congress from getting his tax returns
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Serving with was a tremendous honor. He has been a consummate public servant, and upheld the highest standards for our great state. twitter.com/ZachReports/st
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At the Frosty Parade in Armonk. Fun for the whole family!
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Impressive how many names are misspelled in this poll
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ONLY NY STATE DEMOCRATS SHULD VOTE IN THIS POLL: IN THE 2022 GOVERNOR ELECTION WHOM DO YOU WANT SHULD BE THE CANDIDATE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY?
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100 years ago today, Albert Einstein was named the winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics for describing the photoelectric effect - how objects, particularly metals, hit by light can release electrons. Today, the solar power industry helps provide for our sustainable future.
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The National Weather Service has implemented the consolidation / reformatting of Flood Watches, Warnings, and Advisories. This simplifies the communication of information and improves the understanding and utility of forecasts and warnings. Learn more at weather.gov/media/notifica.
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Why are school vax sites offering the first dose but not the second? Is there someone at the school to help schedule the 2nd shot?
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A friendly reminder that tonight we "fall back" one hour. Also this is a good time to test and change batteries for those life saving devices.
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Congratulations Judge Pérez!
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Myrna Pérez is an accomplished voting rights litigator and a brilliant attorney with experience across fair housing law, disability rights, and employment discrimination.
I was proud to recommend her to President Biden.
The Senate will confirm her to the 2nd Circuit today.
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October 18th is the last day for a Board of Election to receive an absentee ballot application by mail, portal, email or fax. You may still apply in person at your county BOE until November 1st.
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White Plains Common Council Member @vpresser and I dropped by the Post Road School to lend our support to the vaccination drive and food distribution sponsored by @centrohispanowp, in partnership with @FeedWestchester. (1 of 3)
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I am so proud of my brother-in-law Dan Schorr, who is living his dream today, the release date of his first novel, Final Table.
It's most engaging, spanning from international intrigue, intertwining life stories, the news media business, sexual misconduct, and poker. Get a copy!
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I’m excited to share that my debut novel is now available wherever books are sold. Final Table is a political thriller about sexual misconduct accusations in the worlds of international politics and high-stakes poker. To order and learn more please visit danschorrbooks.com
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Had a wonderful time yesterday on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay helping people register to vote with outside
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We're excited to announce a new partnership to develop an Outage Prediction Model that applies machine learning to available weather data to improve our ability to predict disruptions in service thanks to funding from .
Read more: ow.ly/Zmgz50GiAxt
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Today is National Voter Registration Day! A perfect time to check your voter registration record: voterlookup.elections.ny.gov
If any info is not accurate, maybe you've changed your name or recently moved, you can update your voter registration record at DMV: voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter/
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So pleased to see promoting gov’t transparency. and I had a bill (he still does - S.1821) promoting proactive disclosure of records in the public interest, but a Governor can produce even quicker action.
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Memo from top @GovKathyHochul advisors to state agencies: come up with specific plans by October 20 to make operations more transparent to the public. buffalonews.com/news/state-and
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Today is National POW/MIA Recognition Day, an opportunity to give particular thanks to those who gave so much in defense of our freedoms.
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