2016.11.23 Responsive Records - Part 7

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Jonathan Rosen
Adams, Marti
Santucci, Laura; Ragone, Peter
Re: NY Times
Monday, January 19, 2015 3:39:59 PM
Do we know if he's tried Zimmerman or Daughtry? Anyone else we can throw at him? Does Erik Smith
have a tight relationship with him? I don't know him. He was the styles editor for a million years
before this which shockingly was never my world.
Sent from my iPad
> On Jan 19, 2015, at 2:10 PM, "Adams, Marti" <MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov> wrote:
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> Great, will touch base with Meredith right away
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Santucci, Laura
> Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 1:57 PM
> To: Ragone, Peter; Jonathan Rosen; Adams, Marti
> Subject: NY Times
>
> Trip Gabriel is in touch with Schumer to talk about the convention. He's saying it is not a story on
pros and cons on three finalists. Rather, he is trying to dig out actual news about the DNC's
consideration of the three contenders. He wants to know if CES has talked to DWS recently to sound
her out, etc. What our chances are, why NYC, etc.
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> Marti - Meredith Kelly on Chuck's team is point on this. I just gave Nick Martin a number of points we
want underscored.
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Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen
Dan Levitan; Ragone, Peter; DeLoach, Michael
RE: Draft Op-Ed
In the reach-out to to MMV's team (Eric Koch, I assume?), just note that Univision has not definitively
committed to this yet (and we were careful not to guarantee them anything re: MMV's availability). The
producer is interested in the idea and will suggest it at tomorrow morning's team meeting. We should
know more tomorrow.
-----Original Message----From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 4:19 PM
To: Jonathan Rosen
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Dan Levitan; Peter Ragone; Michael Deloach
Subject: Re: Draft Op-Ed
Great. Let's move it. Deloach please connect her team to Andrew ASAP noting this is priority
> On Jan 19, 2015, at 3:36 PM, "Jonathan Rosen" <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
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> Andrew got some interest from el punto potentially about MMV and convention. Can we just reach
out to her or what is process?
>
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Jan 18, 2015, at 10:42 AM, "Laura Santucci" <lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:
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>> Why should the Democratic National Convention come to NYC in 2016? Because of what's in our
wallets.
>>
>> On Monday, the City announced that New Yorkers will begin adding municipal city identification
cards to their wallets. Available to residents over the age of fourteen regardless of immigration,
homeless or gender status, IDNYC allows access to City services and is accepted by the NYPD. This
free, government-issued photo identification card provides a safe and secure way to identify who we
are-New Yorkers.
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>> In less than a week, an astonishing 40,000 people have already signed up to receive their IDNYC
cards and 5,400 have already enrolled.
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>> It is the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the country.
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>> The spirit behind it is also the reason the Democratic Party should bring its 2016 convention to New
York.
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>> The story of New York City is one of an ever-changing flow of people. In our City's earliest days
when it grew from a trading post to a port city bearing a Dutch name, commerce and community
trumped all national and cultural differences. From 1880 through 1919, twenty three million people
immigrated to the United States-over seventeen million of them through New York's harbor.
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>> These immigrants came from Italy, Poland, Ireland and Scandinavia; they were Jewish and Catholic;
they spoke every language and dialect. Immigrants built this City and gave us the neighborhoods and
boroughs we know today. They taught America how to be inclusive, tolerant and multi-cultural.
>>
>> Today's immigrants join our City not only from Europe, but from Mexico and Latin America, from all
parts of Asia and across Africa. Over 3 million New Yorkers are foreign born, and 49% speak a
language other than English at home. Over the past thirty years, New York has become a city with no
dominant group, a world city that embraces diversity.

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>> But at its heart, New York is an American city that stands for what America can and should be-a
place that realizes that we have shared experiences and responsibilities as a community. That what
affect my neighbor affects me. That what makes an American isn't where you were born or where your
parents lived, but that you believe opportunity and the American dream should be equally accessible to
all.
>>
>> New York City embraces the tenants of the Democratic Party, so what better place to hold the 2016
Democratic National Convention? We are a city that embodies and embraces diversity. New York has
prioritized enfranchising its people-especially its most vulnerable populations. It is place that provides
not just access to public safety and services, but dignity to the undocumented.
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>> The United States is a country of immigrants, and today, more than half of the United States
population descends from immigrants who entered New York City. This week as a young woman newly
arrived from abroad puts IDNYC in her wallet, so too does the great-great-great-grandson of an Irish
immigrant who entered Ellis Island. New York's past has informed its policies of the present, and this is
one simple step New Yorkers will take to welcome and embrace the future of America.
>>
>> That's one reason I identify with New York City.
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>> The Democratic Party and its 2016 Convention should too.
>>
>>>>
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Jonathan Rosen
Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; P RAGONE; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Dan Levitan; Andrew Friedman
Holding the Democratic Convention in Brooklyn? Fuhgeddaboudit. - NYTimes.com
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 1:01:01 PM
mobile.nytimes.com/2015/01/21/opinion/holding-the-democratic-convention-inbrooklyn-fuhgeddaboudit.html?referrer=
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Jonathan Rosen
Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci; P RAGONE; Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Re: Local push
We have. See Sarah Laskow capital story .

Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 10:10 AM, "Andrew Friedman" <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
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> It's been 2.5 years since Barclays opened. Any data on increased business in the immediate area in
that time? Whether that's increased revenue for businesses that've been there all along or an impressive
number of new businesses that have opened since Barclays...
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Jonathan Rosen
> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 1:09 PM
> To: Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Dan Levitan; Phillip Walzak; Andrew Friedman
> Subject: Local push
>
> How many immediately surrounding local businesses can we get lte's in today?
>
> How many do we have ready to pitch a counter story to ny1 or another outlet - we need to isolate
Norman and these groups?
>
> Tweets from local business people we can start rolling now?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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Chandan Sharma
Laura Santucci
Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman; Laura
Santucci; Carrion, Marco A.; Viguers, Jonathan; DeLoach, Michael
Re: Local push
Adding IGA/CAU. We're working on iding folks to get on record.

> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Laura Santucci
> wrote:
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> We have a good number on board.
> Chandan, let's light this up with our friends at the Chamber, et al.
>
>> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Jonathan Rosen <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
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>> How many immediately surrounding local businesses can we get lte's in today?
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>> How many do we have ready to pitch a counter story to ny1 or another outlet - we need to isolate
>>
>> Tweets from local business people we can start rolling now?
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Phillip Walzak
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan; P RAGONE; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Adams, Marti
Re: Local push
lets do both
On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 1:53 PM, Laura Santucci
wrote:
Mayor just said he wants a counter op-ed too. Any reason not to do both?
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> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:48 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
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> Preference on our end to start for now with grassroots effort - letters to Times
and comments to Dana Rubinstein at Capital -- a few tweets at her would be great
too.
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> BerlinRosen Public Affairs
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
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> -----Original Message----> From: Peter Ragone [mailto:
> To: Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Jonathan Rosen; Laura Santucci; Marti Adams; Dan Levitan; Phillip Walzak
> Subject: Re: Local push
>
> Sure can you draft someothong?
>
> This is a personal email account. If this communication is related to official
business please email me at pragone@cityhall.nyc.gov.
>
>> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Andrew Friedman
<andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
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>> Is a joint Op-Ed from Eric Adams and Marty Markowitz feasible? Have them
say that events of this magnitude are no problem for Brooklyn.
>>
>> -----Original Message---->> From: Jonathan Rosen
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 1:09 PM
>> To: Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Dan Levitan; Phillip Walzak;
Andrew Friedman
>> Subject: Local push
>>
>>
>> How many do we have ready to pitch a counter story to ny1 or another outlet
- we need to isolate Norman and these groups?

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Phillip Walzak
Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; P RAGONE; Jonathan Rosen; Adams, Marti
Re: Local push
do we not have a comment into CapNY yet?

On Wed, Jan 21, 2015 at 1:54 PM, Andrew Friedman
We're working on the Op-Ed as well. If there are any key points from the bid or
other Brooklyn-specific TPs that you think would be helpful, pls send along.
-----Original Message----From: Laura Santucci [mailto:
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 1:53 PM
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Peter Ragone; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak
Subject: Re: Local push
Mayor just said he wants a counter op-ed too. Any reason not to do both?
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:48 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
>
> Preference on our end to start for now with grassroots effort - letters to Times
and comments to Dana Rubinstein at Capital -- a few tweets at her would be great
too.
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----]
> From: Peter Ragone [mailto
> Cc: Jonathan Rosen; Laura Santucci; Marti Adams; Dan Levitan; Phillip Walzak
> Subject: Re: Local push
>
> Sure can you draft someothong?
>
> This is a personal email account. If this communication is related to official
business please email me at pragone@cityhall.nyc.gov.
>
>> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:11 PM, Andrew Friedman
>>
>> Is a joint Op-Ed from Eric Adams and Marty Markowitz feasible? Have them
say that events of this magnitude are no problem for Brooklyn.
>>
>> -----Original Message---->> From: Jonathan Rosen

>> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 1:09 PM
>> To: Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Dan Levitan; Phillip Walzak;
Andrew Friedman
>> Subject: Local push
>>
>>
>> How many do we have ready to pitch a counter story to ny1 or another outlet
- we need to isolate Norman and these groups?
>>
>>
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Adams, Marti
Viguers, Jonathan; DeLoach, Michael; Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci
Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; Carrion,
Marco A.; Fromberg, Rick
RE: Local push
That would be great

I'm happy to get on the phone as well, if helpful
-----Original Message----From: Viguers, Jonathan
To: Adams, Marti; DeLoach, Michael; Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci
Cc: Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman; Laura
Santucci; Carrion, Marco A.; Fromberg, Rick
Subject: RE: Local push
We can talk to the BK Chamber and see if they can put something like that together.
-----Original Message----From: Adams, Marti
To: Viguers, Jonathan; DeLoach, Michael; Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci
Cc: Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman; Laura
Santucci; Carrion, Marco A.; Fromberg, Rick
Can we get some of these biz owners to put together a press conference in front of Barclays to show
their support and call on DNC to choose Brooklyn?
Would be ideal for them to do this on their own
Can we do this for next week ahead of DWS visit?
-----Original Message----From: Viguers, Jonathan
To: DeLoach, Michael; Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci
Cc: Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman;
Laura Santucci; Carrion, Marco A.; Fromberg, Rick
Just spoke to Jonathan Bayer, owner of SkyIce on the corner of 5th Ave and St. Marks. He is willing to
go on record but he would like to speak with someone from the comms team first.
Note: he was one of the participants in the DNC videos released last week.
Jonathan Bayer
-----Original Message----From: DeLoach, Michael

To: Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci
Laura Santucci; Carrion, Marco A.; Viguers, Jonathan; Fromberg, Rick
+ Rick to see if he can help.

________________________________________
From: Chandan Sharma
]
To: Laura Santucci
Laura Santucci; Carrion, Marco A.; Viguers, Jonathan; DeLoach, Michael
Subject: Re: Local push
Adding IGA/CAU. We're working on iding folks to get on record.
> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:10 PM, Laura Santucci
wrote:
>
> We have a good number on board.
> Chandan, let's light this up with our friends at the Chamber, et al.
>
>> On Jan 21, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Jonathan Rosen <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> How many do we have ready to pitch a counter story to ny1 or another outlet - we need to isolate
>>
>>
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Ragone, Peter
"dan@berlinrosen.com"; "andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com"; Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak
(gmail.com)
"Jonathan@berlinrosen.com"
Re: Letters
Great.
From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

To: Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>; Laura Santucci; Ragone, Peter; Adams,
Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Cc: Jonathan Rosen <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>
Subject: Letters
Also, we have drafted letters to the Times from the following people they are all out for approval
now:
* Woodwork, soccer bar near Barclays

* Frannys, famous pizza place nearby
* Owner of a mini-mart across the street from Barclays
* Elba Vasquez, President of the Dean St. Block Association
* Woodland, another local restaurant
Same people are being asked for supportive tweets at least one is up:
https://twitter.com/parkslope5thave/status/558010076037120001
-Dan Levitan
BerlinRosen Public Affairs
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From: Andrew Friedman

To: Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak
Cc: Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan
Subject: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.

Depending on what business owner ends up co-signing with Adams, we could edit a bit to compare
that persons story to Brooklyns path to success.
Who Better Than Brooklyn?

There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went elsewhere. Parents picked other
neighborhoods to raise their families. Tourists didnt bother to visit. Were proud to say, though, that
those days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded.
Just like the United States which is why Brooklyn should host the 2016 Democratic National
Convention. Who better than us, Americas greatest urban success story?
We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady stream of opportunities to highlight everything
Brooklyn has to offer for a national audience. At the same time, it would bring jobs here and
generate significant economic activity, just as past New York conventions have generated $250
million. Like so many that call our borough home, were excited about the prospect of the
Democratic National Committee asking us to play a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development opportunities in the world.
More than 250 small-business owners got their start here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are
on display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home
for hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new jobs. The modern navy yard includes a
museum that pays tribute to its rich history: after learning about the launch of the ill-fated Maine,
visitors can explore the 65,000-foot urban farm on the Navy Yards roof.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and provides people of
any background with the opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing environment. Like many
American cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of crime, drugs and poverty. But we brought
our neighborhoods back to life by expanding and diversifying our communities, firm in our belief that
the future would be bright. In that way, the borough serves as an example of the best Democratic
policies: those who have a burning desire to make it are provided with the lifelines of community
and a responsive government.
Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in fact,
tourists are increasingly choosing to stay in Brooklyn while vacationing here. There are currently 40
hotels being built or in the pipeline over the next two years. Prospect Park is the second most
popular tourist attraction in the entire city. Of course, our tourism industry has been able to thrive
largely because of the Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events and massive crowds without
disrupting those that call Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about the best way to balance the needs
of any big event with the continuity of those that call these neighborhoods home. There is no
agency in the world more suited than the NYPD to accommodate high-profile events with minimal
disruption. Just as Midtown stays open for business during the week-long United Nations General
Assembly every year, so too will Brooklyn during the four-day convention.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It is
riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is humming with opinions, plans, struggles, moments of
kindness and relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example of what can be accomplished when
communities choose to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city is a more perfect fit for the
2016 Democratic convention and why were excited to show the nation what Brooklyn is all about.
_______________________________
Andrew Friedman
VP, BerlinRosen Public Affairs
E: andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com
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RE: Cumbo - DNC Letter to the Editor
DNC op ed LC edits.docx
Attached
-----Original Message----From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]
To: Adams, Marti; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael
Cc: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
Subject: RE: Cumbo - DNC Letter to the Editor
We can draft -- can someone send us what she already wrote?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]
To: Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci
Levitan has been writing letters all day
-----Original Message----From: Carrion, Marco A.
To: Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael; Adams, Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
CM Cumbo will submit a LTE, but for quickest turnaround we need to write it.
Marti- Can Comms shop draft, and is there any piece of what she already wrote that we can save?
-----Original Message----From: Sharma, Chandan
To: Carrion, Marco A.; DeLoach, Michael
Cc: Laura Santucci
Subject: Re: Cumbo - DNC Letter to the Editor
Thanks
----- Original Message ----From: Carrion, Marco A.
To: Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael

Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci
Subject: Cumbo - DNC Letter to the Editor
Can we get her to draft a LTE that we can give to the Times focusing on the community benefits? Need
this ASAP - thanks.
Why the Democratic National Convention Should Come to Brooklyn, New York
despite Everything (or rather because of Everything)!
New York is on center stage in the eyes of the world. EVERYONE is watching to see
how New York City, or rather how Mayor de Blasio, will navigate unifying a City
divided on how to rethink and reconstruct a police department that has both successfully
reduced levels of crime to all-time lows while also addressing issues of police
misconduct. Equally important is the challenge that the Mayor has to protect the safety of
our brave officers while at the same time empowering them with the tools to perform
their duties at an optimal level with courtesy, professionalism, safety and respect.
Historically and today, these issues have challenged our criminal justice system,
rendering verdicts that often favor law enforcement agencies over African Americans, as
evidenced recently in the tragic death of Eric Garner.
Tragically, the brutal murder of NYPD Officers Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu in the
Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, by a man who has a long history with mental
illness, has brought the City of New York to a level of deep morning and reflection.
The police departments labor leadership, which has been very divided on this issue has
pointed the finger at the de Blasio administration for the death of these officers for a host
of reasons that include de Blasios public cautioning of his son on his interactions with
the police department as well as his support of demonstrators exercising their right to
peacefully protest the recent Ferguson and Staten Island verdicts, where a small minority
of protestors utilized this opportunity to negatively express their feelings and actions
towards the NYPD. In addition, there have been a number of hearings and legislation
proposed to improve police and community relations particularly in communities of color
as well as complex contract negotiations.
While this might not appear, at first glance, to be the ideal set of circumstances to entice
delegates to bring a multimillion-dollar Democratic National Convention to Brooklyn,
New York in 2016, I truly believe that it is EXACTLY because of these recent events,
and the international spotlight on New York, that the convention must come to Brooklyn,
New York at this pivotal time in our Nations history.
I recall when, in the summer of 2014, the DNC Selection Committee came to Brooklyn
and we rolled out the blue carpet at the brand new Barclays Arena along with bright
lights, glitz, banners, and VIP tours of our greatest cultural assets. At the time, I thought
to myself we are going to win this! -- we have the finest hotels, excited donors eager to
sponsor the convention, the greatest mass transit system in the country, a diverse
metropolis, the coolest restaurants, boutiques, cultural attractions, and not to mention the
headquarters of every major media outlet in the world. We are DNC2016! We are
everything that a Democratic National Convention Committee could ever want and so
very much more. We can also have difficult and challenging conversations between
diverse groups, we are proud of our debates, rallies and protests, which are all
fundamental attributes of the power of democracy. Brooklyn is the place where we will
nominate and confirm our Presidential candidate and place the focus on the original
intention of the convention, which is to set the agenda for our Party and the Nation!
New York City is now uniquely situated at center stage, leading the charge for change,
passing major legislation and reforms such as the implementation of Paid Sick Leave,
Universal Pre-K, and the creation of Municipal IDs for the undocumented to name just a
few. Police and community relations have already begun to change for the better as town
hall meetings and intense conversations are bringing people closer together. Change isnt
coming it has arrived and it shows up every single day challenging each and every
one of us to rethink how we see ourselves and our responsibility to the world.
We are at a pivotal moment in our history; new generations of young people from all over
the Country have clearly articulated that they want to have their voice heard and the
power to shape their own destiny and how they are perceived and seen in the world. The
world has shifted and we simply cant go back to how things used to be. You cant
unscramble scrambled eggs. The recent events, rallies and protests have unearthed
uncomfortable realities and challenging conversations forcing every single American to
see how their decisions, thoughts, beliefs and actions impact us all because we are
becoming increasingly aware that we are all in this together. This is bigger than Mayor de
Blasio or Pat Lynch of the Patrolmens Benevolent Association (although every great
documentary needs a protagonist and antagonist). This is about true democracy, about
everyone having a voice. This is about utilizing a Democratic National Convention to
address, head on, the most urgent and pressing issues of our time, the endless pursuit of
equality.
Many remember the 2008 Denver Convention where the City attempted to hide
the over 4,000 homeless people who hung around the downtown area. They
distributed movie tickets, organized bingo games provided temporary housing and
even offered free haircuts to the homeless so that they would blend in with the
pristine appearance that they wanted to present to the over 50,000 visitors who
were coming to nominate and confirm their presidential candidate, Barack Obama.
This was a missed opportunity to address the homeless crisis that is impacting
every major city in the country. The key fundamental attributes of democracy
shouldnt be swept under the rug in search of a more perfect City that personifies
perfection. The fact of the matter is there is no more room under the rug and the
challenging issues of our time must be addressed.
As a born and raised Brooklynite and the Council Member for the District in Brooklyn,
where the DNC will be potentially hosted, I know that Brooklyns story is steeped in
impossibilities that become realities. Brooklyns late great Congresswoman Shirley
Chisholm brought to center stage the magic of Brooklyn when she ran for President of
the United States in 1972 and ushered in a national conversation on womens rights,
poverty, gay rights and equality. Not selecting Brooklyn to host the Democratic National
Convention would be a loss of insurmountable and epic proportions. It is our duty as a
democratic people to embrace Democracy, as challenging and messy as it may be in
order to create and form a more perfect union.
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-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
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@levitandan
Cc: Laura Santucci
Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Carrion, Marco A.

Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci
this ASAP - thanks.
equality.
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Attached

-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan
Cc: Laura Santucci
Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Thanks
----- Original Message -----
From: Carrion, Marco A.

Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci
this ASAP - thanks.
equality.
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Attached
-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan
Cc: Laura Santucci
Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Thanks

Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci
this ASAP - thanks.
equality.
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DNC op ed LC GA edits.docx
She just sent me a revised version- attached

-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan
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Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Thanks

Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci
this ASAP - thanks.
Though New York is safely Democratic and not likely to trend Republican in the 2016
Presidential race, the Democratic Convention should still come to Brooklyn.
The rationale that the Democratic Conventional should not be in the City of a state that is
solidly Democratic has always been deeply flawed. As deeply flawed as the idea that a
political convention has the power to transform the way a state would vote in an election.
If the best staged convention in modern history convenes in the summer of 2016 in
Columbus - one of the proposed sites - it still seems unlikely to determine which way the
voters in Ohio vote come the fall.
So then why not stage the Democratic Convention in the City where some of the best
Democratic policies have been initiated and where the most pressing issues of our time
are being addressed? After all, the original intention of the convention was to set the
agenda for our Party and the Nation.
New York City is uniquely situated at center stage, leading the charge for change, passing
major legislation and reforms such as the implementation of Paid Sick Leave, Universal
Pre-K, and the creation of Municipal IDs for the undocumented. We are also on the
verge of passing one of the highest minimum wages in the country. This City started the
conversation on income inequality, immigration reform, affordable housing, access to
higher education, and the rights of women.
We are also on the forefront of the most critical debate on race this nation has had in
decades. The world is watching as Mayor de Blasio seeks to unify this City, and rethink
and reconstruct a police department that has reduced levels of crime to historic lows, but
has come under attack for misconduct. All eyes are on New York City, because across
the Nation these issues are challenging our criminal justice system, and the publics long
held beliefs on race, and the role of police in the communities they patrol.
The recent events, rallies and protests have unearthed uncomfortable realities and forced
us to have difficult, but necessary conversations.
In the summer of 2014, the DNC Selection Committee came to Brooklyn and we rolled
out the blue carpet at the brand new Barclays Arena along with bright lights, glitz,
banners, and VIP tours of our greatest cultural assets. We have the finest hotels, excited
donors eager to sponsor the convention, the greatest mass transit system in the country, a
diverse metropolis, restaurants, boutiques, cultural attractions, not to mention the
headquarters of every major media outlet in the world. Brooklyn is everything that a
Democratic National Convention Committee could ever want. It is an easy sell.
But more importantly, New York City, and Brooklyn in particular, is known for its
difficult and challenging conversations between diverse groups. We are proud of our
debates, rallies and protests, which are all fundamental to our democracy.
As a born and raised Brooklynite and the Council Member for the District in Brooklyn
where the convention will be potentially hosted, I know Brooklyns power to change
history.
When Brooklyns late great Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm ran for President of the
United States in 1972, she ushered in a national conversation on womens rights, poverty,
gay rights and equality.
Many remember the 2008 Denver Convention where the City attempted to hide the
over 4,000 homeless people who hung around the downtown area. They distributed
movie tickets, organized bingo games, provided temporary housing, and even offered free
haircuts to the homeless so that they would blend in with the pristine appearance that they
wanted to present to the over 50,000 visitors who were coming to nominate and confirm
their presidential candidate, Barack Obama. This was a missed opportunity to address
the homeless crisis that was impacting every major city in the country.
The Democratic National Convention should stay true to the partys principles and be
used to address head on, the most urgent and pressing issues of our time - the endless
pursuit of equality. No offense to Columbus, but this is where it is all happening.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Adams, Marti
"Andrew Friedman"; Dan Levitan
Laura Santucci; Ragone, Peter; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen
RE: Spanish-language TV
Maibe will translate the op-ed for us this evening.
From: Andrew Friedman [mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com]

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen
Subject: Spanish-language TV
Univision and CNN have passed for this week. Al Punto is doing Sunday's whole show on SOTU and
CNN felt like the moment had passed since the GOP debate sched came out last week. We'll take
another run next week.
I think this increases the importance of getting a Spanish version of the MMV/Nydia piece in El
Diario.
On Jan 21, 2015, at 4:51 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

Also, we have drafted letters to the Times from the following people they are all out
for approval now:
* Woodwork, soccer bar near Barclays

* Frannys, famous pizza place nearby
* Owner of a mini-mart across the street from Barclays
* Elba Vasquez, President of the Dean St. Block Association
* Woodland, another local restaurant
Same people are being asked for supportive tweets at least one is up:
https://twitter.com/parkslope5thave/status/558010076037120001
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak


Depending on what business owner ends up co-signing with Adams, we could edit a bit
to compare that persons story to Brooklyns path to success.
There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went elsewhere. Parents picked
other neighborhoods to raise their families. Tourists didnt bother to visit. Were proud
to say, though, that those days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity,
overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just like the United States which is why Brooklyn
should host the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Who better than us, Americas
greatest urban success story?
We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady stream of opportunities to
highlight everything Brooklyn has to offer for a national audience. At the same time, it
would bring jobs here and generate significant economic activity, just as past New York
conventions have generated $250 million. Like so many that call our borough home,
were excited about the prospect of the Democratic National Committee asking us to
play a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development opportunities in

the world. More than 250 small-business owners got their start here in 2014. American
resilience and spirit are on display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a
defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for hundreds of small businesses and thousands
of new jobs. The modern navy yard includes a museum that pays tribute to its rich
history: after learning about the launch of the ill-fated Maine, visitors can explore the
65,000-foot urban farm on the Navy Yards roof.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and
provides people of any background with the opportunity to raise a family in a safe,
nurturing environment. Like many American cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban
ills of crime, drugs and poverty. But we brought our neighborhoods back to life by
expanding and diversifying our communities, firm in our belief that the future would be
bright. In that way, the borough serves as an example of the best Democratic policies:
those who have a burning desire to make it are provided with the lifelines of
community and a responsive government.
Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods;
in fact, tourists are increasingly choosing to stay in Brooklyn while vacationing here.
There are currently 40 hotels being built or in the pipeline over the next two years.
Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist attraction in the entire city. Of
course, our tourism industry has been able to thrive largely because of the Citys
unrivaled ability to host high-profile events and massive crowds without disrupting
those that call Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about the best way to
balance the needs of any big event with the continuity of those that call these
neighborhoods home. There is no agency in the world more suited than the NYPD to
accommodate high-profile events with minimal disruption. Just as Midtown stays open
for business during the week-long United Nations General Assembly every year, so too
will Brooklyn during the four-day convention.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle class, the affluent, the
poor. It is riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is humming with opinions, plans,
struggles, moments of kindness and relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example
of what can be accomplished when communities choose to manifest a shared vision.
Thats why no city is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic convention and why
were excited to show the nation what Brooklyn is all about.
_______________________________
Andrew Friedman
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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan
Adams, Marti
Op-Ed
We have MMV on board, incorporating her edits. Nydia pending but should be fine.
City Hall is translating to Espanol.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Leigh Shapiro
Jonathan Rosen; Andrew Friedman; dan@berlinrosen.com; Adams, Marti; Sharma, Chandan; Walzak, Phil
Emily Walsh; Seignious, Sandy
9:30am DNC Comms Call
Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:42:09 AM
Good morning!
Laura would like to get this group together on a quick call at 9:30am today: Jonathan Rosen, Andrew
Friedman, Dan Levitan, Marti Adams, Chandan Sharma, and Peter Ragone and/or Phil Walzak.
Please confirm whether you can join. Thanks!
Dial in:
Leigh
Code:
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci; Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma
Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan
RE: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Brooklyn Op-Ed.docx
Recirculating in case this email got lost in the shuffle yesterday

To: 'Laura Santucci'; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak

_______________________________
Andrew Friedman

those days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just
like the United States which is why Brooklyn should host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Who better than us, Americas greatest urban success story?
Brooklyn has to offer for a national audience. At the same time, it would bring jobs here and generate
significant economic activity, just as past New York conventions have generated $250 million. Like so
many that call our borough home, were excited about the prospect of the Democratic National
Committee asking us to play a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development opportunities in the world. More
than 250 small-business owners got their start here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on display
in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for hundreds
of small businesses and thousands of new jobs. The modern navy yard includes a museum that pays
tribute to its rich history: after learning about the launch of the ill-fated Maine, visitors can explore the
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and provides people of any
background with the opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing environment. Like many American
cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of crime, drugs and poverty. But we brought our
neighborhoods back to life by expanding and diversifying our communities, firm in our belief that the
future would be bright. In that way, the borough serves as an example of the best Democratic policies:
those who have a burning desire to make it are provided with the lifelines of community and a
responsive government.
Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in fact, tourists
are increasingly choosing to stay in Brooklyn while vacationing here. There are currently 40 hotels being
built or in the pipeline over the next two years. Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist
attraction in the entire city. Of course, our tourism industry has been able to thrive largely because of
the Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events and massive crowds without disrupting those that
call Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about the best way to balance the needs of
any big event with the continuity of those that call these neighborhoods home. There is no agency in the
world more suited than the NYPD to accommodate high-profile events with minimal disruption. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the week-long United Nations General Assembly every year, so
too will Brooklyn during the four-day convention.
riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is humming with opinions, plans, struggles, moments of kindness
and relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example of what can be accomplished when communities
choose to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic
convention and why were excited to show the nation what Brooklyn is all about.
From:
To:
Ragone, Peter
"andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com"; Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com);
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
"Jonathan@berlinrosen.com"; "dan@berlinrosen.com"
Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Its good.

Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:00 AM
To: Laura Santucci; Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma
>
Cc: Jonathan Rosen <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>; Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>
Subject: RE: Brooklyn Op-Ed



_______________________________
Andrew Friedman
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Andrew Friedman
Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan
Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Looks great.
Chandan, let's work on small biz co-signer.
On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM, "Andrew Friedman"
<andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
Depending on what business owner ends up co-signing with Adams, we could edit a bit to compare that
persons story to Brooklyns path to success.
those days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just
like the United States which is why Brooklyn should host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Who better than us, Americas greatest urban success story?
Brooklyn has to offer for a national audience. At the same time, it would bring jobs here and generate
significant economic activity, just as past New York conventions have generated $250 million. Like so
many that call our borough home, were excited about the prospect of the Democratic National
Committee asking us to play a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development opportunities in the world. More
than 250 small-business owners got their start here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on
display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for
hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new jobs. The modern navy yard includes a museum
that pays tribute to its rich history: after learning about the launch of the ill-fated Maine, visitors can
explore the 65,000-foot urban farm on the Navy Yards roof.
background with the opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing environment. Like many American
cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of crime, drugs and poverty. But we brought our
neighborhoods back to life by expanding and diversifying our communities, firm in our belief that the
future would be bright. In that way, the borough serves as an example of the best Democratic policies:
those who have a burning desire to make it are provided with the lifelines of community and a
Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in fact, tourists
are increasingly choosing to stay in Brooklyn while vacationing here. There are currently 40 hotels being
built or in the pipeline over the next two years. Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist
attraction in the entire city. Of course, our tourism industry has been able to thrive largely because of
the Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events and massive crowds without disrupting those that
call Brooklyn home.

For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about the best way to balance the needs of
any big event with the continuity of those that call these neighborhoods home. There is no agency in
the world more suited than the NYPD to accommodate high-profile events with minimal disruption. Just
as Midtown stays open for business during the week-long United Nations General Assembly every year,
so too will Brooklyn during the four-day convention.
riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is humming with opinions, plans, struggles, moments of kindness
and relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example of what can be accomplished when communities
choose to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic
convention and why were excited to show the nation what Brooklyn is all about.
_______________________________
Andrew Friedman
E: andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>
<image001.jpg><https://twitter.com/_andrewfriedman>
<Brooklyn Op-Ed.docx>
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Adams, Marti
"Dan Levitan"; Laura Santucci
Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
RE: El Diario took the op-ed
01222015 MMV Nydia OpEd.docx
Attached
To: Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci
Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Subject: RE: El Diario took the op-ed
Can you please send the English version with MMV's edits and we'll pitch to Politico?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Will run in tomorrow's paper
To: Adams, Marti
Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman (andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com); Jonathan Rosen
(Jonathan@berlinrosen.com); Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Subject: Re: El Diario took the op-ed
Fantastic.
On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:45 AM, "Adams, Marti"
<MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov>> wrote:
We had to cut it down to 480 words, FYI
Marti Adams | First Deputy Press Secretary Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio | o: (212) 788-9570 | m: (347)
967-7358
twitter: @Marti_Adams<http://www.twitter.com/Marti Adams>
Why NYC for the 2016 Democratic Convention?

Why should New York City host the Democratic National Convention in 2016? Because of our
unparalleled diversity, eternal resilience and unmatched financial strength.
It is impossible to overstate the importance of the Latino constituency in choosing our next president. As
Univisions Jose Zamora noted last week, "there is a very simple political reality Hispanics will decide
the 2016 presidential election." It is equally impossible to overstate New York Citys ethnic diversity and
the unprecedented outreach to the Hispanic community here.
Last week, the City announced that New Yorkers will begin adding municipal city identification cards to
their wallets. Available to residents over the age of fourteen regardless of immigration, homeless or
gender status, IDNYC allows access to City services and is accepted by the NYPD. This free, governmentissued photo identification card provides a safe and secure way to identify who we are New Yorkers.
In less than a week, an astonishing more than 100,000 people have already signed up to receive their
IDNYC cards.
It is the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the country. The spirit behind it is also
a reason the Democratic Party should bring its 2016 convention here. New York is an American city that
stands for what America can and should be a place that realizes that we have shared experiences and
responsibilities as a community. That what affects my neighbor affects me. That what makes America
isnt where you were born or where your parents lived but that you believe opportunity and the
American dream should be equally accessible to all. In addition, the New York City Council has been a
national leader on immigration having created and funded a landmark public-private partnership for
lawyers for unaccompanied minors and supporting projects aimed at keeping immigrant families
together. On immigration, New York has been unafraid to lead.
As everyone knows, our sense of community has been tested in New York City over the past two
months. We are incredibly proud, though, to say that, like so many other times in our Citys history,
weve emerged better and stronger for it. First, the incomparable men and women of the New York
Police Department worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of those exercising their right to protest, while
maintaining a safe environment for everyone else. The NYPDs unrivaled expertise at handling difficult
situations, particularly of a political nature, is a critical asset to any city hosting major events like a
political convention. In the last few weeks, weve also seen our political leaders and our lawenforcement community work collaboratively to resolve important but natural differences and move
forward. For example, New Yorks City Council worked closely with the NYPD just last week on a
multimillion dollar program to equip New Yorks Finest with 13,000 new bulletproof vests. While New
York City will never be without controversy, it is our unfailing ability to weather any storm and emerge
stronger on the other side that sets us apart from other cities.
Perhaps nothing distinguishes us more, though, from the other cities vying for the honor of hosting the
2016 Democratic convention than the financial stability of our bid. Since the first of the year, weve
raised more than one million dollars, bringing the total raised in support of the bid to $16 million. Put
simply, political conventions are as expensive as they are important. The unquestioned fundraising
ability of New York Citys bid is vital to the ultimate success of the convention.
New York is a city that embodies and embraces diversity and has consistently prioritized the
enfranchisement of its most vulnerable communities. It is a city that not only overcomes controversy
but learns and improves from it. It is a city that can financially support an event of this magnitude like no
other.
New York is a city that embraces the tenants of the Democratic Party, so what better place to hold the
2016 Democratic National Convention than New York City?
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael; Adams, Marti; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan
Cumbo letter.docx
Draft letter below / attached. Includes some of her language:

As the Councilmember who represents much of the area surrounding the Barclay's Center, I say there is
no better place to host the DNC in 2016.
Before the arena's construction, many members of our community were concerned about the impact on
our quality of life. But since the arena opened, the Barclay's Center and the NYPD have done a
tremendous job listening to and addressing community concerns. We have hosted some of the biggest
events of the last few years with only minimal disruption, and local businesses have prospered.
Of course, the choice of where to locate the DNC is about more than logistics. New York City is at the
forefront of fighting for the middle class and the working poor, implementing the largest Paid Sick Leave
law in the nation, making quality Pre-K universal and free for all our children, and welcoming
immigrants from around the world through the creation of a New York City ID.
Brooklyn and New York City are more than ready to host the DNC -- and to showcase our democratic
values.
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: DeLoach, Michael [mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov]
To: Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan
We should be very sensitive to her version.
She has worked on it for a while and sent to many council members to edit/review.
Fine with changes but we should try to be respectful -- she has great pride in authorship.
To: 'Dan Levitan'; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael
Attached

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Cc: Laura Santucci
Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Thanks
Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci

this ASAP - thanks.
As the Councilmember who represents much of the area surrounding the Barclays Center, I say
there is no better place to host the DNC in 2016.
Before the arenas construction, many members of our community were concerned about the
impact on our quality of life. But since the arena opened, the Barclays Center and the NYPD
have done a tremendous job listening to and addressing community concerns. We have hosted
some of the biggest events of the last few years with minimal disruption.
Of course, the choice of where to locate the DNC is about more than logistics. New York City is
at the forefront of fighting for the middle class and the working poor, implementing the largest
Paid Sick Leave law in the nation, making quality Pre-K universal and free for all our children,
and welcoming immigrants from around the world through the creation of a New York City ID.
Brooklyn and New York City are more than ready to host the DNC, and to showcase our
democratic values.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Carrion, Marco A.
"Dan Levitan"; DeLoach, Michael; Adams, Marti; Sharma, Chandan
ok
To: Carrion, Marco A.; DeLoach, Michael; Adams, Marti; Sharma, Chandan
Submit to NY Times today.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Carrion, Marco A. [mailto:mcarrion@cityhall.nyc.gov]
To: Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Adams, Marti; Sharma, Chandan
I will send this to her now. What am I asking her to do with this?
To: DeLoach, Michael; Adams, Marti; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan
Draft letter below / attached. Includes some of her language:
As the Councilmember who represents much of the area surrounding the Barclay's Center, I say there is
no better place to host the DNC in 2016.
Before the arena's construction, many members of our community were concerned about the impact on
our quality of life. But since the arena opened, the Barclay's Center and the NYPD have done a
tremendous job listening to and addressing community concerns. We have hosted some of the biggest
events of the last few years with only minimal disruption, and local businesses have prospered.
Of course, the choice of where to locate the DNC is about more than logistics. New York City is at the
forefront of fighting for the middle class and the working poor, implementing the largest Paid Sick Leave
law in the nation, making quality Pre-K universal and free for all our children, and welcoming
immigrants from around the world through the creation of a New York City ID.
Brooklyn and New York City are more than ready to host the DNC -- and to showcase our democratic
values.

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: DeLoach, Michael [mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov]
To: Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan
We should be very sensitive to her version.
She has worked on it for a while and sent to many council members to edit/review.
Fine with changes but we should try to be respectful -- she has great pride in authorship.
To: 'Dan Levitan'; Carrion, Marco A.; Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael
Attached

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Cc: Laura Santucci

Cc: Laura Santucci
Looping in Marti
Cc: Laura Santucci
Thanks
Cc: Laura Santucci
I've asked
Cc: Laura Santucci
this ASAP - thanks.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci; Walzak, Phil; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Open letter to DNC
Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:03:32 PM
Open letter to DNC.docx
Attached/below is the open letter to DNC that we talked about this morning. Can you guys get
Frannys and Pintchik to sign off? And then to Celeste?
Dear DNC,
Brooklyn wants you!
We represent several small businesses owners in Brooklyn, all within a few blocks of the Barclays
Center. But Brooklyn is more than our place of business. Its our home; its our kids home; its our
community. We arent just Brooklyn business owners. We are Brooklyn. And were excited to show
you what that means if you let us host the Democratic Convention next year.
Brooklyn has become one of the most welcoming, accepting and thriving communities anywhere in
the country. We are people of all colors, faiths and beliefs working together to make our
neighborhoods succeed just like Democrats. We are people of all economic backgrounds, income
levels and financial means just like Democrats. Were a perfect match!
About ten years ago, people started talking about building a basketball arena down the block. As
always, there were some concerns about what impact it would have. What happened? Barclays
became a part of our neighborhood and brought new customers to our businesses and new stores
and restaurants to our streets and generally brought new cool to our neighborhood. Now its your
turn to join our neighborhood, even if its only for a few days.
Let us show you and the nation what it means to be from Brooklyn.
Looking forward to seeing you in 2016,
TBA 1
TBA 2
_______________________________
Andrew Friedman
Dear DNC,
Brooklyn wants you!
community. We arent just Brooklyn business owners. We are Brooklyn. And were excited to show you
what that means if you let us host the Democratic Convention next year.
Brooklyn has become one of the most welcoming, accepting and thriving communities anywhere in the
country. We are people of all colors, faiths and beliefs working together to make our neighborhoods
succeed just like Democrats. We are people of all economic backgrounds, income levels and financial
means just like Democrats. Were a perfect match!
About ten years ago, people started talking about building a basketball arena down the block. As always,
there were some concerns about what impact it would have. What happened? Barclays became a part
of our neighborhood and brought new customers to our businesses and new stores and restaurants to
our streets and generally brought new cool to our neighborhood. Now its your turn to join our
neighborhood, even if its only for a few days.
TBA 1
TBA 2
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Adams, Marti
"Andrew Friedman"; Laura Santucci; Walzak, Phil; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
RE: Open letter to DNC
How are approvals going?

Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 12:03 PM
To: Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci; Walzak, Phil; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Subject: Open letter to DNC
Attached/below is the open letter to DNC that we talked about this morning. Can you guys get
Frannys and Pintchik to sign off? And then to Celeste?
Dear DNC,
Brooklyn wants you!
community. We arent just Brooklyn business owners. We are Brooklyn. And were excited to show
you what that means if you let us host the Democratic Convention next year.
Brooklyn has become one of the most welcoming, accepting and thriving communities anywhere in
the country. We are people of all colors, faiths and beliefs working together to make our
neighborhoods succeed just like Democrats. We are people of all economic backgrounds, income
levels and financial means just like Democrats. Were a perfect match!
About ten years ago, people started talking about building a basketball arena down the block. As
always, there were some concerns about what impact it would have. What happened? Barclays
became a part of our neighborhood and brought new customers to our businesses and new stores
and restaurants to our streets and generally brought new cool to our neighborhood. Now its your
turn to join our neighborhood, even if its only for a few days.
TBA 1
TBA 2
_______________________________
Andrew Friedman
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Walzak, Phil; Ragone, Peter; Laura Santucci
Adams, Marti; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
MMV has account -- they could post this afternoon

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Walzak, Phil [mailto:PWalzak@cityhall.nyc.gov]
To: Ragone, Peter; Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan
Cc: Adams, Marti; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
hufpo will run anything for and by us
-----Original Message----From: Ragone, Peter
To: Laura Santucci; 'dan@berlinrosen.com'
Cc: Adams, Marti; Walzak, Phil; 'andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com'; 'Jonathan@berlinrosen.com';
DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Who you dealing w at politico?
----- Original Message ----From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]
To: Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>; Ragone, Peter
Cc: Adams, Marti; Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>; Jonathan
Rosen <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Significantly less mileage out of those two. Would help if Mike Allen at least linked to it in Playbook.
adding Ragone. Can we make that happen?
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 2:41 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
>
> Politico has not gotten back to us yet. If we want this to run ASAP, we'd like to try The Hill or Roll
Call. Let us know if we should proceed.
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]

> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:59 AM
> To: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci
> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
> Subject: RE: El Diario took the op-ed
>
> Attached
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]
> To: Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci
> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
>
> Can you please send the English version with MMV's edits and we'll pitch to Politico?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]
> To: Laura Santucci
> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma,
Chandan
>
> Will run in tomorrow's paper
>
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]
> To: Adams, Marti
> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman (andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com); Jonathan Rosen
> Subject: Re: El Diario took the op-ed
>
> Fantastic.
>
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:45 AM, "Adams, Marti"
>
> We had to cut it down to 480 words, FYI
>
>
>
>
> Marti Adams | First Deputy Press Secretary Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio | o: (212) 788-9570 | m:
(347) 967-7358
> twitter: @Marti_Adams<http://www.twitter.com/Marti_Adams>
>
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Adams, Marti
Walzak, Phil
Ragone, Peter; Laura Santucci; dan@berlinrosen.com; andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com;
Jonathan@berlinrosen.com; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Re: El Diario took the op-ed
Yep, I like HuffPo as a plan b

Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 15:32, Walzak, Phil <PWalzak@cityhall.nyc.gov> wrote:
>
> hufpo will run anything for and by us
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Ragone, Peter
> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 3:27 PM
> To: Laura Santucci; 'dan@berlinrosen.com'
> Cc: Adams, Marti; Walzak, Phil; 'andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com'; 'Jonathan@berlinrosen.com';
DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
>
> Who you dealing w at politico?
>
> ----- Original Message ----> From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]
> To: Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>; Ragone, Peter
> Cc: Adams, Marti; Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>; Jonathan
Rosen <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
>
> Significantly less mileage out of those two. Would help if Mike Allen at least linked to it in Playbook.
> adding Ragone. Can we make that happen?
>
>> On Jan 22, 2015, at 2:41 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
>>
>> Politico has not gotten back to us yet. If we want this to run ASAP, we'd like to try The Hill or Roll
>>
>> ->> Dan Levitan
>> BerlinRosen Public Affairs
>> O: 646.200.5315
>> C: 201.674.7475
>> @levitandan
>>
>> -----Original Message---->> From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]
>> Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 10:59 AM
>> To: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci
>> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
>> Subject: RE: El Diario took the op-ed
>>
>> Attached
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

>> To: Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci
>> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
>>
>> Can you please send the English version with MMV's edits and we'll pitch to Politico?
>>
>> ->> Dan Levitan
>> BerlinRosen Public Affairs
>> O: 646.200.5315
>> C: 201.674.7475
>> @levitandan
>>
>> -----Original Message---->> From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]
>> To: Laura Santucci
>> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma,
Chandan
>>
>> Will run in tomorrow's paper
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message---->> From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]
>> To: Adams, Marti
>> Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman (andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com); Jonathan Rosen
>> Subject: Re: El Diario took the op-ed
>>
>> Fantastic.
>>
>> On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:45 AM, "Adams, Marti"
>>
>> We had to cut it down to 480 words, FYI
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Marti Adams | First Deputy Press Secretary Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio | o: (212) 788-9570 | m:
(347) 967-7358
>> twitter: @Marti_Adams<http://www.twitter.com/Marti Adams>
>>
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael DeLoach
Chandan Sharma
Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen
Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Give me 10
On Jan 22, 2015, at 3:50 PM, Chandan Sharma
wrote:
Francine is good to go with this. Any news re: Adams?

wrote:
Adding Michael to get Adams' final sign off. MDL - pls make sure
they're good to go and we'll ship.
On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 12:57 PM, Dan Levitan
<dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
Slight edit below per Chandan, highlighted:
There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went

elsewhere. Parents picked other neighborhoods to raise their
families. Tourists didnt bother to visit. Were proud to say,
though, that those days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized.
Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just like the United
States which is why Brooklyn should host the 2016 Democratic
National Convention. Who better than us, Americas greatest urban
success story?
We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady stream of

opportunities to highlight everything Brooklyn has to offer for a
national audience. At the same time, it would bring jobs here and
generate significant economic activity, just as past New York
conventions have generated $250 million. Like so many that call
our borough home, were excited about the prospect of the
Democratic National Committee asking us to play a role in picking
the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic

development opportunities in the world. More than 250 smallbusiness owners got their start here in 2014. American resilience
and spirit are on display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards
transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for
hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new jobs. The
modern navy yard includes a museum that pays tribute to its rich
history: after learning about the launch of the ill-fated Maine,
visitors can explore the 65,000-foot urban farm on the Navy Yards
roof.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in

the country and provides people of any background with the
opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing environment. Like
many American cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of
crime, drugs and poverty. But we brought our neighborhoods back
to life by expanding and diversifying our communities, firm in our
belief that the future would be bright. In that way, the borough
serves as an example of the best Democratic policies: those who
have a burning desire to make it are provided with the lifelines of
Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing

Brooklyns neighborhoods; in fact, tourists are increasingly
choosing to stay in Brooklyn while vacationing here. There are
currently 40 hotels being built or in the pipeline over the next two
years. Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist attraction
in the entire city. Of course, our tourism industry has been able to
thrive largely because of the Citys unrivaled ability to host highprofile events and massive crowds without disrupting those that
call Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about

the best way to balance the needs of any big event with the
continuity of those that call these neighborhoods home. There is
no agency in the world more suited than the NYPD to
accommodate high-profile events with minimal disruption. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the week-long United
Nations General Assembly every year, so too will Brooklyn during
the four-day convention. And Convention-goers and planners will
use local stores and services, a boon for Brooklyns small
businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle

class, the affluent, the poor. It is riverfront, oceanfront and inland.
It is humming with opinions, plans, struggles, moments of
kindness and relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example of
what can be accomplished when communities choose to manifest
a shared vision. Thats why no city is a more perfect fit for the
2016 Democratic convention and why were excited to show the

nation what Brooklyn is all about.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Chandan Sharma [mailto

To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak;
Subject: Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Working on it.
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:07 AM, Laura Santucci

<lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:
>
> Looks great.
> Chandan, let's work on small biz co-signer.
>
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM, "Andrew Friedman"
<andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com
>> wrote:
>
> Recirculating in case this email got lost in the shuffle
yesterday
>
> From: Andrew Friedman

> To: 'Laura Santucci'; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak
> Cc: Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan
> Subject: Brooklyn Op-Ed
>
> Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.
> Depending on what business owner ends up co-signing with
Adams, we could edit a bit to compare that persons story to
Brooklyns path to success.
>
>
> Who Better Than Brooklyn?
>
> There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went
success story?
> We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady stream of
>
> Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic
roof.
>
> Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in

>
> Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing
call Brooklyn home.
>
> For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about
the four-day convention.
>
> Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________
> Andrew Friedman

> VP, BerlinRosen Public Affairs
> E:
>
andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com
> > <image001.jpg><https://twitter.com/_andrewfriedman>
>
> <Brooklyn Op-Ed.docx>
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Adams, Marti
; "dan@berlinrosen.com"
"; Laura Santucci; "andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com"; Ragone, Peter;
"Jonathan@berlinrosen.com"
Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
El Diario La Prensa@eldiariony
@MMViverito y congresista Nydia Velzquez creen que NYC es la

mejor opcin para la Convencin Demcrata. ow.ly/HMHll#DNC2016
(@MMViverito and representative Nydia Velzquez think that NYC is the best place for the Democratic
Convention. ow.ly/HMHll#DNC2016
From: Chandan Sharma [mailto:

To: Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>
Cc: Michael DeLoach <
>; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
<andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>; Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen
<Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>
Just making sure you have her correct information:

Francine Stephens
Owner
Franny's & Bklyn Larder
On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 4:12 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
Well pitch to the Daily News now.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From: Michael DeLoach [mailto:

To: Chandan Sharma
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak; Jonathan
Rosen
Adams is good to go
wrote:

wrote:
>
Adding Michael to get Adams' final sign off. MDL - pls make sure
they're good to go and we'll ship.

There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went

success story?
We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady stream of

Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic


roof.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in

Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing

call Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about

the four-day convention. And Convention-goers and planners will
use local stores and services, a boon for Brooklyns small
businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Chandan Sharma [mailto

To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak;
Working on it.

>
> Looks great.
>
>> wrote:
>
> Recirculating in case this email got lost in the shuffle
yesterday
>
> To: 'Laura Santucci'; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak

>
> Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.
> Depending on what business owner ends up co-signing with
Adams, we could edit a bit to compare that persons story to
Brooklyns path to success.
>
>
>
> There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went
success story?
> We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady stream of
>
> Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic
roof.
>
> Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in

>
> Today, no trip to New York City is complete without seeing
call Brooklyn home.
>
> For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about
the four-day convention.
>
> Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________
> Andrew Friedman
> E:
>
> > <image001.jpg><https://twitter.com/_andrewfriedman>

>
-Chandan Sharma
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
DeLoach, Michael
"Dan Levitan"; Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci
Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Sharma, Chandan
Monday, January 26, 2015 10:00:18 AM
FYI - This is going up on Business Insider sometime this morning.

Politico has not gotten back to us yet. If we want this to run ASAP, we'd like to try The Hill or Roll
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci
Attached
Can you please send the English version with MMV's edits and we'll pitch to Politico?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Sharma, Chandan
Will run in tomorrow's paper

To: Adams, Marti
Cc: Walzak, Phil; Andrew Friedman (andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com); Jonathan Rosen
Fantastic.
On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:45 AM, "Adams, Marti"
We had to cut it down to 480 words, FYI
Marti Adams | First Deputy Press Secretary Office of Mayor Bill de Blasio | o: (212) 788-9570 | m: (347)
967-7358
twitter: @Marti_Adams<http://www.twitter.com/Marti Adams>
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Walzak, Phil; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael
Push back for DNC - Emily Giske, etc.
Giske on standby to push back tomorrow on Celeste story and highlight negatives w Philly Mayor's
situation. Emily is a member of DNC Women's Caucus, former advisor to Chris Quinn, not an obvious
supporter. Deloach is in touch with her.
Also queuing up Eric Smith again.
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Jonathan Rosen; Chandan Sharma; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman;
Laura Santucci; P RAGONE; Howe, Amanda
RE: NYT ran our LtE"s in print today
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 9:51:21 AM
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/28/opinion/brooklyn-to-democrats-letsparty.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Brooklyn to Democrats: Lets Party!

JAN. 28, 2015
Photo
CreditTed McGrath
To the Editor:
Re Holding the Democratic Convention in Brooklyn?
Fuhgeddaboudit (Op-Ed,nytimes.com, Jan. 21):
I take issue with Norman Oders views about Downtown
Brooklyns readiness to host a successful Democratic National
Convention in 2016.
Downtown Brooklyn is one of the East Coasts greatest urban
economic success stories, with new night life, cultural offerings
and accommodations, making it an ideal location for Democrats
to discuss the future of their party and our country.
Eleven subway lines and 11 different buses stop within blocks of
Barclays Center, easing any concerns about unbearable traffic
congestion.
Regarding the extensive use of EB-5 visas,a program that
allows foreign investors to receive visas in exchange for a shortterm, $500,000 investment,by the China-based co-owner of
Barclays Center:
As the borough of immigrants, we should welcome immigrants,
not demonize them, even if we disagree with their home countrys
government or Americas broken immigration system. After all,
when did we begin to tolerate xenophobia in Brooklyn?
Finally, while area businesses and residents deserve top-notch
planning, I have no doubt that City Hall can and will deliver.
TUCKER REED
President
Downtown Brooklyn Partnership
Brooklyn, Jan. 22, 2015
To the Editor:
You could kick a soccer ball from our pub in Prospect Heights,
Brooklyn, to what we hope is the future home of the 2016
Democratic Convention.
Our small business is thankful to share a neighborhood and
patrons with Barclays Center and the big events it attracts to
Brooklyn.
At the same time, we have been impressed by and thankful for the
terrific work of the New York Police Department in keeping our
neighborhood safe and our traffic flowing. Every high-profile
event that Brooklyn hosts is an opportunity to show off our
community, our diversity, our families and our businesses.
A national stage like the Democratic Convention is a wonderful
opportunity for the world to learn what we already know:
Brooklyn is the worlds greatest stage. Our hope is that the
Democrats will come to Brooklyn in 2016, pick their nominee and
then stayand experience all that Brooklyn has to offer.
ROSS GREENBERG
The writer is the chef and owner of WoodWork Brooklyn, a
soccer bar.
To the Editor:
The businesses along Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, would
welcome the 2016 Democratic National Convention to Barclays
Center.
We understand the concerns raised by Norman Oder, but
ultimately believe that the influx of thousands of delegates,

members of the news media and even protesters would be good
for the small businesses ringing the arena, including the more
than 500 businesses in the Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business
Improvement District.
We look forward to working with Mayor Bill de Blasio to make the
event a big success for everyone involved.
MARK CASERTA
Exec. Dir., Park Slope Fifth Avenue
Business Improvement District
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Jonathan Rosen

Sent: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 8:40 AM
To: Chandan Sharma; Phillip Walzak; Dan Levitan; Andrew Friedman;
Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Amanda Howe
Subject: NYT ran our LtE's in print today
Big block of them on top of page w graphic.
Sent from my iPhone
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
Michael DeLoach
Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Ragone, Peter; Adams, Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen
RE: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Sending now

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak; Jonathan Rosen
Great
Let's get over to post
This has been lingering for a while
On Jan 28, 2015, at 12:21 PM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

We suggest offering this to the Post (theyve been supportive of the bid and there is nothing lefty
in the piece). If they dont take it quickly, AMNY is the next option.
From: Michael DeLoach [mailto

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak;
Jonathan Rosen
What's next?
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM, Andrew Friedman
Greenman has passed so weve offered to the Borough section. If they dont commit in the next few
hours, itll be time to move on.

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Michael DeLoach; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak;
Jonathan Rosen
Any update on Adams/Franny's op-ed?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Chandan Sharma
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip
Walzak; Jonathan Rosen
Adams is good to go
On Jan 22, 2015, at 3:50 PM, Chandan Sharma <

wrote:
> wrote:
Adding Michael to get Adams' final sign off. MDL - pls
make sure they're good to go and we'll ship.
There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked.

Jobs went elsewhere. Parents picked other
neighborhoods to raise their families. Tourists didnt
bother to visit. Were proud to say, though, that those
days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized.
Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just
like the United States which is why Brooklyn
should host the 2016 Democratic National
Convention. Who better than us, Americas greatest
urban success story?
We hope the Convention will be the next in a steady

stream of opportunities to highlight everything
Brooklyn has to offer for a national audience. At the
same time, it would bring jobs here and generate
>
significant economic activity, just as past New York

conventions have generated $250 million. Like so
many that call our borough home, were excited
about the prospect of the Democratic National
Committee asking us to play a role in picking the
partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting

economic development opportunities in the world.
More than 250 small-business owners got their start
here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on
display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation
from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for
hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new
jobs. The modern navy yard includes a museum that
pays tribute to its rich history: after learning about the
launch of the ill-fated Maine, visitors can explore the
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse

populations in the country and provides people of any
background with the opportunity to raise a family in a
safe, nurturing environment. Like many American
cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of
crime, drugs and poverty. But we brought our
neighborhoods back to life by expanding and
diversifying our communities, firm in our belief that
the future would be bright. In that way, the borough
serves as an example of the best Democratic policies:
those who have a burning desire to make it are
provided with the lifelines of community and a
Today, no trip to New York City is complete without

seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in fact, tourists are
increasingly choosing to stay in Brooklyn while
vacationing here. There are currently 40 hotels being
built or in the pipeline over the next two years.
Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist
attraction in the entire city. Of course, our tourism
industry has been able to thrive largely because of the
Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events
and massive crowds without disrupting those that call
Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns

communities about the best way to balance the needs
of any big event with the continuity of those that call
these neighborhoods home. There is no agency in the
world more suited than the NYPD to accommodate

high-profile events with minimal disruption. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the weeklong United Nations General Assembly every year, so
And Convention-goers and planners will use local
stores and services, a boon for Brooklyns small
businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the

emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It is
riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is humming with
opinions, plans, struggles, moments of kindness and
relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example
of what can be accomplished when communities
choose to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no
city is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic
convention and why were excited to show the nation
what Brooklyn is all about.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Chandan Sharma

[mailto
To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams;
Phillip Walzak; Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan
Working on it.

>
> Looks great.
>
>> wrote:
>
> Recirculating in case this email got lost in the
shuffle yesterday
>
> To: 'Laura Santucci'; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams;
Phillip Walzak
>
> Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed
we discussed.
> Depending on what business owner ends up cosigning with Adams, we could edit a bit to compare
>
>
>
> There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked.
Jobs went elsewhere. Parents picked other
neighborhoods to raise their families. Tourists didnt
bother to visit. Were proud to say, though, that those
days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized.
Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just
like the United States which is why Brooklyn
Convention. Who better than us, Americas greatest
urban success story?
> We hope the Convention will be the next in a
steady stream of opportunities to highlight everything

Brooklyn has to offer for a national audience. At the
same time, it would bring jobs here and generate
significant economic activity, just as past New York
conventions have generated $250 million. Like so
many that call our borough home, were excited
about the prospect of the Democratic National
Committee asking us to play a role in picking the
partys next nominee.
>
> Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting
economic development opportunities in the world.
More than 250 small-business owners got their start
here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on
display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation
from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for
hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new
jobs. The modern navy yard includes a museum that
pays tribute to its rich history: after learning about the
launch of the ill-fated Maine, visitors can explore the
>
> Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse
populations in the country and provides people of any
background with the opportunity to raise a family in a
safe, nurturing environment. Like many American
cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of
diversifying our communities, firm in our belief that
the future would be bright. In that way, the borough
serves as an example of the best Democratic policies:
those who have a burning desire to make it are
provided with the lifelines of community and a
>
> Today, no trip to New York City is complete
without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in fact,
tourists are increasingly choosing to stay in Brooklyn
while vacationing here. There are currently 40 hotels
being built or in the pipeline over the next two years.
Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist
attraction in the entire city. Of course, our tourism
industry has been able to thrive largely because of the
Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events
and massive crowds without disrupting those that call
Brooklyn home.
>
> For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns
communities about the best way to balance the needs

of any big event with the continuity of those that call
these neighborhoods home. There is no agency in the
world more suited than the NYPD to accommodate
high-profile events with minimal disruption. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the weeklong United Nations General Assembly every year, so
>
> Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the
emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It is
riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is humming with
opinions, plans, struggles, moments of kindness and
relief. This is Brooklyn. No city is a better example
of what can be accomplished when communities
choose to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no
city is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic
convention and why were excited to show the nation
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________
> Andrew Friedman
> E:
>
>>
<image001.jpg><https://twitter.com/_andrewfriedman
>
>
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
DeLoach, Michael
FW: Pieces to move - DNC
Latinos" letter to DNC.docx
Just noticed you werent on this chain from the start

To: 'Phillip Walzak'
Cc: Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; Peter Ragone; Dan Levitan;
Santucci
Subject: RE: Pieces to move - DNC
Laura
Below/attached cleanly. Let us know when you have a critical mass of signatures?
The morning after the 2014 midterm elections, Ben Monterroso, the executive director of Mi
Familia Vota, a national organization working to advance issues important to the Latino
community through increased civic participation, wrote: For us, the election of 2016 starts
today. We want action on issues that matter to our community. And a powerful community
it is: an estimated 28 million Latinos will be eligible to vote in the 2016 election; that is more
than 20% of all votes cast in the 2012 presidential contest. The question, therefore, is not
whether connecting with the Latino community is a critical part of any election strategy; that
is a given. The question is how to do it.
One answer is to highlight Democratic initiatives and programs already in motion that seek to
lift up the Latino community. No city in the country is more committed to that cause than
New York and thats why holding the 2016 Democratic Convention in New York is the
strongest signal our Party can send.
New York City just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the
United States. IDNYC provides residents with a free, government-issued photo ID to allow
them access to city services regardless of their immigration status. In less than one month,
more than 100,000 people have already begun the application process.
Last year, New York City passed and implemented a new paid sick leave law, which requires
businesses with five or more employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year.
The legislation, enacted in July over strong conservative objections, helped rekindle national
momentum for the idea. Six months later, President Obama called for expanded sick leave in
his State of the Union address.
This fall, more than 50,000 students attended the first day of free, full-day prekindergarten
through New York Citys Universal Pre-K program. The New York Times called it a
milestone of education reform and several education experts have noted that universal pre-K
has been shown to improve minority students academic performance.
New York is also driving the conversation about minimum wage, a core issue for minority
communities. By the time our next president is elected, New York may well have the highest
statewide minimum wage in the country at $10.50 per hour and New York Citys minimum
wage would be $11.50 per hour. New Yorks leaders believe strongly that anyone who works
full-time shouldnt be fighting to stay above the poverty line.

Perhaps no issue is more important to the Latino community nor more crucial to the coming
election cycle than immigration. The success of President Obamas initiatives will depend
largely on local municipalities ability to implement them. New York City, home to over 2.4
million Latinos (more than the population of most U.S. cities) has taken the lead: in
December, Mayor de Blasio hosted mayors of more than 20 cities from around the country,
as well as senior White House officials and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, to
discuss the best practices for implementation. The group, Cities United for Immigration
Action, is shaping the national immigration debate and pressing for comprehensive reforms.
New York City is the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to the
Latino community. There is no city more committed to advancing these causes than New
York and thus no better way for the Democratic Party to reach out to this community than by
choosing New York to host its convention.
The morning after the 2014 midterm elections, Ben Monterroso, the executive director of Mi Familia
Vota, a national organization working to advance issues important to the Latino community through
increased civic participation, wrote: For us, the election of 2016 starts today. We want action on issues
that matter to our community. And a powerful community it is: an estimated 28 million Latinos will be
eligible to vote in the 2016 election; that is more than 20% of all votes cast in the 2012 presidential
contest. The question, therefore, is not whether connecting with the Latino community is a critical part
of any election strategy; that is a given. The question is how to do it.
One answer is to highlight Democratic initiatives and programs already in motion that seek to lift up the
Latino community. No city in the country is more committed to that cause than New York and thats why
holding the 2016 Democratic Convention in New York is the strongest signal our Party can send.
New York City just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the United
States. IDNYC provides residents with a free, government-issued photo ID to allow them access to city
services regardless of their immigration status. In less than one month, more than 100,000 people have
already begun the application process.
Last year, New York City passed and implemented a new paid sick leave law, which requires businesses
with five or more employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. The legislation,
enacted in July over strong conservative objections, helped rekindle national momentum for the idea.
Six months later, President Obama called for expanded sick leave in his State of the Union address.
This fall, more than 50,000 students attended the first day of free, full-day prekindergarten through New
York Citys Universal Pre-K program. The New York Times called it a milestone of education reform and
several education experts have noted that universal pre-K has been shown to improve minority
students academic performance.
New York is also driving the conversation about minimum wage, a core issue for minority communities.
By the time our next president is elected, New York may well have the highest statewide minimum wage
in the country at $10.50 per hour and New York Citys minimum wage would be $11.50 per hour. New
Yorks leaders believe strongly that anyone who works full-time shouldnt be fighting to stay above the
poverty line.
Perhaps no issue is more important to the Latino community nor more crucial to the coming election
cycle than immigration. The success of President Obamas initiatives will depend largely on local
municipalities ability to implement them. New York City, home to over 2.4 million Latinos (more than
the population of most U.S. cities) has taken the lead: in December, Mayor de Blasio hosted mayors of
more than 20 cities from around the country, as well as senior White House officials and Homeland
Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, to discuss the best practices for implementation. The group, Cities
United for Immigration Action, is shaping the national immigration debate and pressing for
comprehensive reforms.
New York City is the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to the Latino
community. There is no city more committed to advancing these causes than New York and thus no
better way for the Democratic Party to reach out to this community than by choosing New York to host
its convention.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
DeLoach, Michael
Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
RE: Pieces to move - DNC
+LS/PW
Below is the email that started this idea last night, with the relevant portion highlighted.
-----Original Message----From: Jonathan Rosen

Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 7:49 PM
; Laura
To: Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Dan Levitan; Andrew Friedman;
Santucci
Subject: Pieces to move - DNC
Per discussion with the boss some ideas to see if we can put in motion:
Goal: make NYC appeal to Latinos central closing argument.

Strategy: constant announcements that then bleed into bigger narrative / closing argument stories.
Tactics:
Latino leaders for DNC - presser / open ltr? Nydia, MMV, Serrano, Caucus members, Tonio, Hector
Figueroa.
Video of famous Latinos w same message - who do we have? Lin Manuel Miranda / Rosie Perez who else? Assume Sonia Sotamayor can't endorse our bid.
Peter: Villiaragosa?
Make the website bilingual and release that.
Jorge Ramos has BdB on. Pitch this plus rest of agenda - peg maybe to amicus brief on Obama
Immigration lawsuit and get them to agree to discuss the bid / parties appeal to Latinos in 2016.
Peter/Phil pls advise.
Thoughts?
From: DeLoach, Michael [mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov]

To: Andrew Friedman
Who are we trying to get to sign?

To: DeLoach, Michael
Subject: FW: Pieces to move - DNC
Just noticed you werent on this chain from the start

To: 'Phillip Walzak'
Santucci
; Laura
communities. By the time our next president is elected, New York may well have the highest
statewide minimum wage in the country at $10.50 per hour and New York Citys minimum
wage would be $11.50 per hour. New Yorks leaders believe strongly that anyone who works
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Michael DeLoach
Andrew Friedman
Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Ragone Peter; Adams Marti; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen
Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Thx

Post passed.
Trying AMNY.

]
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak; Jonathan
Rosen
Great
Let's get over to post
This has been lingering for a while

We suggest offering this to the Post (theyve been supportive of the bid and there is nothing
lefty in the piece). If they dont take it quickly, AMNY is the next option.

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip Walzak;
Jonathan Rosen
What's next?
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 10:28 AM, Andrew Friedman
<andrew friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
Greenman has passed so weve offered to the Borough section. If they dont commit in the
next few hours, itll be time to move on.
From: Chandan Sharma [mailto

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Michael DeLoach; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Phillip
Walzak; Jonathan Rosen
Any update on Adams/Franny's op-ed?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Chandan Sharma
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams;
Phillip Walzak; Jonathan Rosen
Adams is good to go

wrote:
<
> wrote:
Adding Michael to get Adams' final sign off.
MDL - pls make sure they're good to go and we'll
ship.
There was a time when Brooklyn was

overlooked. Jobs went elsewhere. Parents
picked other neighborhoods to raise their
families. Tourists didnt bother to visit. Were
proud to say, though, that those days are gone.
Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity,
overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just like
the United States which is why Brooklyn
Convention. Who better than us, Americas
We hope the Convention will be the next in a

steady stream of opportunities to highlight
everything Brooklyn has to offer for a national
audience. At the same time, it would bring jobs
here and generate significant economic activity,
just as past New York conventions have
generated $250 million. Like so many that call
our borough home, were excited about the
prospect of the Democratic National
Committee asking us to play a role in picking
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting

economic development opportunities in the
world. More than 250 small-business owners
got their start here in 2014. American resilience
and spirit are on display in the Brooklyn Navy
Yards transformation from a defunct
shipbuilding facility to a home for hundreds of
small businesses and thousands of new jobs.
The modern navy yard includes a museum that
pays tribute to its rich history: after learning
about the launch of the ill-fated Maine, visitors
can explore the 65,000-foot urban farm on the
Navy Yards roof.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most

diverse populations in the country and provides
people of any background with the opportunity
to raise a family in a safe, nurturing
environment. Like many American cities,
Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of
diversifying our communities, firm in our belief
that the future would be bright. In that way, the
borough serves as an example of the best
Democratic policies: those who have a burning
desire to make it are provided with the lifelines
of community and a responsive government.
Today, no trip to New York City is complete

without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in
fact, tourists are increasingly choosing to stay
in Brooklyn while vacationing here. There are
currently 40 hotels being built or in the pipeline
over the next two years. Prospect Park is the
second most popular tourist attraction in the
entire city. Of course, our tourism industry has
been able to thrive largely because of the Citys
unrivaled ability to host high-profile events and
massive crowds without disrupting those that
call Brooklyn home.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns

communities about the best way to balance the
needs of any big event with the continuity of
those that call these neighborhoods home.
There is no agency in the world more suited
than the NYPD to accommodate high-profile
events with minimal disruption. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the
week-long United Nations General Assembly
every year, so too will Brooklyn during the
four-day convention. And Convention-goers
and planners will use local stores and services,
a boon for Brooklyns small businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the

emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It
is riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is
humming with opinions, plans, struggles,
moments of kindness and relief. This is
Brooklyn. No city is a better example of what
can be accomplished when communities choose
to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city
is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic
convention and why were excited to show the
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Chandan Sharma

[
To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti
Adams; Phillip Walzak; Jonathan Rosen; Dan
Levitan
Working on it.
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:07 AM, Laura

Santucci <lsantucci@dnc2016 nyc> wrote:
>
> Looks great.
>
> On Jan 22, 2015, at 10:00 AM, "Andrew
Friedman"
<andrew friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com
>> wrote:
>
> Recirculating in case this email got lost in
the shuffle yesterday
>
> To: 'Laura Santucci'; Peter Ragone; Marti
Adams; Phillip Walzak
>
> Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn
Op-Ed we discussed.
> Depending on what business owner ends up
co-signing with Adams, we could edit a bit to
compare that persons story to Brooklyns path
to success.
>
>
>
> There was a time when Brooklyn was
overlooked. Jobs went elsewhere. Parents
picked other neighborhoods to raise their
families. Tourists didnt bother to visit. Were
proud to say, though, that those days are gone.
Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity,
overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just like
the United States which is why Brooklyn
Convention. Who better than us, Americas

> We hope the Convention will be the next in a
steady stream of opportunities to highlight
everything Brooklyn has to offer for a national
audience. At the same time, it would bring jobs
here and generate significant economic activity,
just as past New York conventions have
generated $250 million. Like so many that call
our borough home, were excited about the
prospect of the Democratic National
Committee asking us to play a role in picking
>
> Brooklyn is home to some of the most
exciting economic development opportunities
in the world. More than 250 small-business
owners got their start here in 2014. American
resilience and spirit are on display in the
Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a
defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for
hundreds of small businesses and thousands of
new jobs. The modern navy yard includes a
museum that pays tribute to its rich history:
after learning about the launch of the ill-fated
Maine, visitors can explore the 65,000-foot
urban farm on the Navy Yards roof.
>
> Brooklyn is also home to one of the most
diverse populations in the country and provides
people of any background with the opportunity
to raise a family in a safe, nurturing
environment. Like many American cities,
Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of
diversifying our communities, firm in our belief
that the future would be bright. In that way, the
borough serves as an example of the best
Democratic policies: those who have a burning
desire to make it are provided with the lifelines
of community and a responsive government.
>
> Today, no trip to New York City is complete
without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods; in
fact, tourists are increasingly choosing to stay
in Brooklyn while vacationing here. There are
currently 40 hotels being built or in the pipeline
over the next two years. Prospect Park is the
second most popular tourist attraction in the
entire city. Of course, our tourism industry has
been able to thrive largely because of the Citys
unrivaled ability to host high-profile events and
massive crowds without disrupting those that
call Brooklyn home.

>
> For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns
communities about the best way to balance the
needs of any big event with the continuity of
those that call these neighborhoods home.
There is no agency in the world more suited
than the NYPD to accommodate high-profile
events with minimal disruption. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the
week-long United Nations General Assembly
every year, so too will Brooklyn during the
four-day convention.
>
> Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the
emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It
is riverfront, oceanfront and inland. It is
humming with opinions, plans, struggles,
moments of kindness and relief. This is
Brooklyn. No city is a better example of what
can be accomplished when communities choose
to manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city
is a more perfect fit for the 2016 Democratic
convention and why were excited to show the
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________
> Andrew Friedman
> E:
>
andrew friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com
>>
<image001.jpg><https://twitter.com/_andrewfriedman
>
>
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Phillip Walzak
Andrew Friedman
Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P RAGONE;
Gross, Dan
Re: NYC vs Cbus and Philly (and Charlotte and Denver)
by this i mean people think the charlotte experience sucked, frankly.

On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Phillip Walzak
not if you were in charlotte does it.....
> wrote:

Im not sure the numbers here are strong enough to drive a story wed want. While NYC
obviously has more resources than Philly (which I dont think is really in doubt), one easy
takeaway from this could be that Philly has as many/more resources than Charlotte and is,
therefore, a completely viable option.
JRs email (on the other chain) of pushing the local business and Latino angles might be the
better path.
From: Christine Simpson [mailto:csimpson@dnc2016.nyc]

To: Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen
Cc: Phillip Walzak; Andrew Friedman; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; peter ragone;
Dan Gross
Subject: RE: NYC vs Cbus and Philly (and Charlotte and Denver)
Hi Team,
Attached is our comparison grid.
Christine
From: Laura Santucci

To: Jonathan Rosen
Cc: Phillip Walzak; Andrew Friedman; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; peter
ragone; Christine Simpson; Dan Gross
Subject: Re: NYC vs Cbus and Philly (and Charlotte and Denver)
Christine / Dan, can you circulate our comparison grid and the other background
we have on this ? Thanks
On Jan 28, 2015, at 1:03 PM, "Jonathan Rosen" <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>
wrote:
like the idea of an internal analysis from the bid we leak. DL let's add it to the list.
From: Phillip Walzak
To: Andrew Friedman; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan;
lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc; Marti Adams; peter ragone
Subject: NYC vs Cbus and Philly (and Charlotte and Denver)
see below and attached -- think we really need to get these logisitcal
comparisons in beltway press asap, in addition
could the bid package this as an "analysis" we could pitch or leak

out?
Philly is saying their 17,000 core delegate hotels are all within a half hour drive (so is
Jersey).
Weve put together a combination of various hotels that can accommodate 17,000 rooms
within a 30-minute drive. Thats the requirement, saidJulie Coker Graham, executive
director of the PHLCVB.
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/morning_roundup/2014/08/winning-2016democratic-national-convention-hinges.html?page=all
They have a total of 30,000 hotels in the Philadelphia Region.

http://www.discoverphl.com/meet/choose-philadelphia/facts-and-figures/
The Philly region is 5118 sq. miles
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware_Valley#Metropolitan_Statistical_Area
Columbus:
Only 4200 hotel rooms in Downtown Columbus
http://meet.experiencecolumbus.com/why-columbus/top-10-reasons/
Only 21,000 in the Columbus Area:

"At the time of the possible bid for the 2008 convention, the Columbus area had roughly
21,000 hotel rooms, which met the Republicans total requirement. However, because of
previously scheduled events, only 13,000 were available for the convention.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2012/08/29/conventions-a-callin.html
Metropolitan Columbus Consists of 10 Counties:

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/15/2-counties-added-to-columbusmetro-area.html
Total square miles: 3169
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Ohio_metropolitan_area#Metropolitan_Statistical_Area
NYC:
By the end of 2014, New York is expected to have 102,000 hotel rooms all within the 5
boroughs (305 sq. miles)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/14/new-york-hotel-buildingboom/19537455/
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Phillip Walzak
Andrew Friedman
Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P RAGONE;
Gross, Dan
another from Celeste......
From: Katz, Celeste [mailto:CKatz@nydailynews.com]

To: Walzak, Phil; Adams, Marti
Subject: other dnc cities playing themselves up
we could clearly do same (and better, obviously)
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ohio's U.S. senators -- Democrat Sherrod Brown and

Republican Rob Portman -- are joining forces again in a show of unity aimed at
delivering a presidential convention to the battleground Buckeye State.
In a letter dated Tuesday, Brown and Portman urged Democratic National
Committee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz to choose Columbus over rival
cities New York and Philadelphia as host for her party's 2016 event.
Christine,
Do you have a similar chart comparing NY, Philly and Columbus that you could circulate?
From: Phillip Walzak [mailto

]
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti
Adams; peter ragone; Dan Gross

however we slice the comparison, we have been arguing for weeks that logisitcs
matter -- transit, hotels, proximity to action, etc
we have metrics showing competitive advantage to at the very least our rivals and
if we wanted, past hosts
we should be pushing on all arguments, reminding folks of these advantages

Im not sure the numbers here are strong enough to drive a story wed want. While NYC obviously
has more resources than Philly (which I dont think is really in doubt), one easy takeaway from this
could be that Philly has as many/more resources than Charlotte and is, therefore, a completely
viable option.
JRs email (on the other chain) of pushing the local business and Latino angles might be the better
path.

Dan Gross
Hi Team,
Christine

To: Jonathan Rosen
Christine Simpson; Dan Gross
wrote:
]
could the bid package this as an "analysis" we could pitch or leak out?
Philly is saying their 17,000 core delegate hotels are all within a half hour drive (so is Jersey).
within a 30-minute drive. Thats the requirement, saidJulie Coker Graham, executive director
of the PHLCVB.
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/morning_roundup/2014/08/winning-2016-democraticnational-convention-hinges.html?page=all


Columbus:


NYC:
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
Gross, Dan; Christine Simpson; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P RAGONE
RE: NYC vs Cbus and Philly (and Charlotte and Denver)
Convention Comparison (NYC, Philly, Columbus).docx
Using this and some other numbers, we put together the attached. Paints a picture of NYC as far
superior to the others on the logistics front. Any other numbers/categories that we could add?
From: Gross, Dan [mailto:DGross@cityhall.nyc.gov]

To: Christine Simpson; Andrew Friedman; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Cc: Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P RAGONE
I was able to track this down. In a nutshell, Transportation and hotels are Columbus issue.
"The Columbus Chambers 2011 State of the Young Professionals Report surveyed 1,124 young professionals to find the
factors that would lead them to make Columbus their permanent home. Survey respondents cited competitive job
opportunities as the citys biggest draw; transportation ranked as the citys least attractive feature.
http://www.columbusceo.com/content/stories/2014/04/will-congested-roads-slow-down-business-growth.html
Columbus:
"At the time of the possible bid for the 2008 convention, the Columbus area had roughly 21,000 hotel rooms, which met the
Republicans total requirement. However, because of previously scheduled events, only 13,000 were available for the
convention.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2012/08/29/conventions-a-callin html
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/15/2-counties-added-to-columbus-metro-area html
From: Christine Simpson

Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 3:40 PM
To: Andrew Friedman,
Cc: Laura Santucci, Jonathan Rosen, Mahen Gunaratna, Dan Levitan, Marti Adams,
, Dan Gross
Unfortunately we dont have the Columbus data on file, but Dan and I can start pulling it to match
the earlier grid.

To: Phillip Walzak

Christine,
From: Phillip Walzak [

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams;
peter ragone; Dan Gross
however we slice the comparison, we have been arguing for weeks that logisitcs matter -transit, hotels, proximity to action, etc
we have metrics showing competitive advantage to at the very least our rivals and if we
wanted, past hosts
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 3:14 PM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>
wrote:
Im not sure the numbers here are strong enough to drive a story wed want. While NYC obviously
has more resources than Philly (which I dont think is really in doubt), one easy takeaway from this
could be that Philly has as many/more resources than Charlotte and is, therefore, a completely
viable option.
JRs email (on the other chain) of pushing the local business and Latino angles might be the better
path.

Cc: Phillip Walzak; Andrew Friedman; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; peter ragone; Dan
Gross
Hi Team,
Christine

To: Jonathan Rosen
Christine Simpson; Dan Gross
Christine / Dan, can you circulate our comparison grid and the other background we have on
this ? Thanks
On Jan 28, 2015, at 1:03 PM, "Jonathan Rosen" <Jonathan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
Philly is saying their 17,000 core delegate hotels are all within a half hour drive (so is Jersey).
Weve put together a combination of various hotels that can accommodate 17,000 rooms within a 30minute drive. Thats the requirement, said Julie Coker Graham, executive director of the PHLCVB.
http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/morning_roundup/2014/08/winning-2016-democratic-nationalconvention-hinges html?page=all
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware Valley#Metropolitan Statistical Area
Columbus:
"At the time of the possible bid for the 2008 convention, the Columbus area had roughly 21,000 hotel
rooms, which met the Republicans total requirement. However, because of previously scheduled events,
only 13,000 were available for the convention.
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/business/2012/08/29/conventions-a-callin html
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/15/2-counties-added-to-columbus-metro-area html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area#Metropolitan Statistical Area
NYC:
By the end of 2014, New York is expected to have 102,000 hotel rooms all within the 5 boroughs (305 sq.
miles)
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/12/14/new-york-hotel-building-boom/19537455/
Democratic National Convention Comparison: New York City, Philadelphia and Columbus
New York
Philadelphia
Columbus
Number Hotel Rooms
102,000 rooms in region

(by end of 2014)
July dates: 11,974 committed
rooms within 5 mi of
Barclays
30,000 rooms in region

(9,000 within 15 minute walk of
Convention Center)
21,000 in region
( less than 5,000 in downtown area)
Number Union Hotel Rooms
Approx. 73% of NYC hotel rooms are

union
July: 5648 of 6013
committed delegate rooms
August: 4908 of 5263
committed delegate rooms
Approx. 11% of Philadelphia hotel

rooms are union
No unionized hotels 1
Arena (maximum capacity and

number of suites)
Barclays Center
Wells Fargo Center
National Arena
Transportation System
City Budget
1
2
19,000 seats
101 suites
11 vault suites
21,600 seats
126 suites
20,000 seats
58 suites
I-95 and Route 76 highway

access
Limited access via Broad
Street, major in-town
thoroughfare running northsouth with bus and subway
traffic to arena
Low-capacity bus system

only 2
Dedicated lanes move

delegates from Midtown to
Brooklyn in 15 minutes
11 MTA Trains
LIRR
$75B
$4.52B
$807M
http://www.unionhotelguide.org/hotels-search?location%5Borigin%5D=Columbus%2C+OH%2C+United+States&location%5Bdistance%5D=20&location%5Bunit%5D=3959
http://www.cota.com/COTA-Today.aspx
Democratic National Convention Comparison: New York City, Philadelphia and Columbus
Cost of Convention
$110M
(not including $50M federal
grant)
RNC 2004 NYC Convention
cost $154M ($84M approx.
raised by host committee and
remaining approx.$70M
covered by City and Federal
funds)
$70-80M (news story Mayor

Nutter statement with
Rendell supporting ability to
raise)
???
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Phillip Walzak
Dan Levitan
Christine Simpson; Andrew Friedman; Gross, Dan; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Marti
Adams; P RAGONE
good shit
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 5:28 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
Thanks all - We will role this into the Daily News preview story Friday.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Phillip Walzak; Andrew Friedman
Cc: Gross, Dan; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P
RAGONE
Our talking point for travel time has cited that dedicated lanes will move delegates from hotels to
Barclays via designated lanes in under 15 minutes. The site visit run took 13.5 minutes.

]
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Gross, Dan; Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan
Levitan; Marti Adams; P RAGONE

is there anything on estimated travelk times for delegatres from hotels to site?
also - would our hotel union friends do a fresh offensive on this? public letter or
something?

Using this and some other numbers, we put together the attached. Paints a picture of NYC as
far superior to the others on the logistics front. Any other numbers/categories that we could
add?
From: Gross, Dan [mailto:DGross@cityhall.nyc.gov]

To: Christine Simpson; Andrew Friedman; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Cc: Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P RAGONE
"The Columbus Chambers 2011 State of the Young Professionals Report surveyed 1,124 young professionals to find
the factors that would lead them to make Columbus their permanent home. Survey respondents cited competitive job
opportunities as the citys biggest draw; transportation ranked as the citys least attractive feature.
http://www.columbusceo.com/content/stories/2014/04/will-congested-roads-slow-down-business-growth html
Columbus:

"At the time of the possible bid for the 2008 convention, the Columbus area had roughly 21,000 hotel
rooms, which met the Republicans total requirement. However, because of previously scheduled events,
only 13,000 were available for the convention.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/04/15/2-counties-added-to-columbus-metro-area.html

Dan Gross
Unfortunately we dont have the Columbus data on file, but Dan and I can start pulling it to
match the earlier grid.

To: Phillip Walzak
Christine,
From: Phillip Walzak [mailto:

To: Andrew Friedman

however we slice the comparison, we have been arguing for weeks that logisitcs
matter -- transit, hotels, proximity to action, etc
we have metrics showing competitive advantage to at the very least our rivals
and if we wanted, past hosts

better path.

Dan Gross
Hi Team,
Christine

To: Jonathan Rosen
wrote:
could the bid package this as an "analysis" we could pitch or leak

out?
Jersey).
within a 30-minute drive. Thats the requirement, saidJulie Coker Graham, executive
director of the PHLCVB.


Columbus:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus, Ohio metropolitan area#Metropolitan Statistical Area
NYC:
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Phillip Walzak
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan; Christine Simpson; Andrew Friedman; Gross, Dan; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Marti Adams; P RAGONE
yes def
love this
WE CAN DO THINGS AND WE HAVE THINGS THE OTHERS DONT
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 5:54 PM, Laura Santucci <lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:
Let's Emphasize subway and 11 MTA lines too. It's also part of our transportation
advantage. Largest public transportation system in country which moves tens of thousands
etc
On Jan 28, 2015, at 5:28 PM, "Dan Levitan"
<dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan<https://twitter.com/levitandan>
Cc: Gross, Dan; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti
Adams; P RAGONE
Our talking point for travel time has cited that dedicated lanes will move delegates from
hotels to Barclays via designated lanes in under 15 minutes. The site visit run took 13.5
minutes.
]
To: Andrew Friedman
also - would our hotel union friends do a fresh offensive on this? public letter or something?
Using this and some other numbers, we put together the attached. Paints a picture of NYC
as far superior to the others on the logistics front. Any other numbers/categories that we
could add?
From: Gross, Dan [mailto:DGross@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:DGross@cityhall.nyc.gov>]

To: Christine Simpson; Andrew Friedman; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>)
Cc: Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P
RAGONE
"The Columbus Chambers 2011 State of the Young Professionals Report surveyed 1,124
young professionals to find the factors that would lead them to make Columbus their
permanent home. Survey respondents cited competitive job opportunities as the citys
biggest draw; transportation ranked as the citys least attractive feature.
http://www.columbusceo.com/content/stories/2014/04/will-congested-roads-slow-downbusiness-growth.html
Columbus:

", Dan Gross
To: Phillip Walzak
Cc: Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan;
Marti Adams; peter ragone; Dan Gross
Christine,
To: Andrew Friedman
wanted, past hosts
better path.
From: Christine Simpson [mailto:csimpson@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:csimpson@dnc2016.nyc>]
ragone; Dan Gross
Hi Team,
Christine
To: Jonathan Rosen
Christine / Dan, can you circulate our comparison grid and the other background we have
on this ? Thanks
On Jan 28, 2015, at 1:03 PM, "Jonathan Rosen"
<Jonathan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
_________________
lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc>; Marti Adams; peter ragone
see below and attached -- think we really need to get these logisitcal comparisons in
beltway press asap, in addition
Jersey).
within a 30-minute drive. Thats the requirement, said Julie Coker
Graham<http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/search/results?
q=Julie%20Coker%20Graham>, executive director of the PHLCVB.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delaware Valley#Metropolitan Statistical Area
Columbus:
NYC:
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Phillip Walzak
Dan Levitan
Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; P RAGONE; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael
Re: Updates
on the letter -- WHO is gathering sigs? i have a feeler out to Ramos

Looping everyone back in on where things stand:
Times PR and LS are putting finishing touches on the Times piece, trying to highlight Committee
members and most money possible
Daily News They are interested in a Friday preview story that we can use to flesh out our closing
argument
Brooklyn op-ed Now with AM-NY, awaiting reply
Letter from Latino leaders We sent a draft earlier, let us know when we have critical mass on signers
Friday small business press conference Believe this is still on but Chandan has latest.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Phillip Walzak; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen
Subject: Re: Updates

Not locked for Friday given our meeting with Atlantic Yards detractors this afternoon.
Depending on how that goes we'll decide on presser. Connecting with Laura and Marco
on this. Stay tuned.
Its on for Friday Chandan has latest.
Per PR, Times story on money is in works, if it lands Thursday or Friday, it would be great.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

]
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams;
Jonathan Rosen
bklyn businesses DNC presser - we putting back on sked?

also, i know DWS visit is suposed to be hush hush but i think its already out how should we plan around it?
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:54 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>

wrote:
If Celeste wont take, lets go back to Capital. Lets see who else we can get today and plan
to go tomorrow morning.
Marti / Phil let us know if youd like us to take point on pitching this one.

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Marti Adams;
Jonathan Rosen
We would like to push back on the NYDN story re: Shelly arrest affecting our
bid. We're working on getting DNC members to go on background to refute
that this is actually affecting the DNC's decision.
So far we have Tonio Burgos, DNC member from NJ, and Emily Giske
available to speak to reporters. Working on Stu Appelbaum and potentially
Don Fowler. Laura/Peter - can we pull in a couple others?
Phil/Dan - what do you recommend press-wise?

wrote:
Not yet we should know today, but storm may throw things off over there.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Dan Levitan; Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Marti Adams;
Jonathan Rosen
Any update on Adams/Frannys op-ed?
On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Laura Santucci

Good
On Jan 22, 2015, at 9:24 PM, "Andrew Friedman"
>> wrote:
NYT just passed on the Brooklyn Op-Ed. Everyone on board with taking
it to the DN in the morning?
On Jan 22, 2015, at 5:28 PM, Dan Levitan

Updates for the group:
Op-eds:
1) Brooklyn op-ed from Adams and Frannys is with the Times we
suggest moving to DN if we dont hear back by tomorrow AM
2) MMV / Nydia op-ed is with new Politico editor, through Mike Allen
(thanks PR!) If they dont bite, lets have MMV post to HuffPost
tomorrow AM
Letters to Times:
A few more letters went into today, we have confirmed that the Times
will likely run at least the following two:
To the Editor:
You could kick a soccer ball from our pub in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn,
to what we hope is the future home of the 2016 Democratic Convention.
Barclays Center is just two blocks down Dean Street, and our small
business is thankful to share a neighborhood and patrons with the
arena and the big events they attract to Brooklyn.
neighborhood safe and our traffic flowing. Every high-profile event that
Brooklyn hosts is an opportunity to show off our community, our
diversity, our families and our businesses.
opportunity for the world to learn what we already know: Brooklyn is
the worlds greatest stage. Our hope is that the Democrats will come to
Brooklyn in 2016, pick their nominee and then stay and experience all
that Brooklyn has to offer.
ROSS GREENBERG
Brooklyn, Jan. 21, 2015#
The writer is the chef and owner of WoodWork Brooklyn, a soccer bar.
To the Editor:
Re Holding the Democratic Convention in Brooklyn? Fuhgeddaboudit,
by Norman Oder (Op-Ed, nytimes.com<http://nytimes.com>, Jan. 21):
welcome the 2016 Democratic National Convention to Barclays Center.
We understand the concerns raised by Mr. Oder, but ultimately believe
that the influx of thousands of delegates, members of the news media
and even protesters would be good for the small businesses ringing the
arena, including the more than 500 businesses in the Park Slope Fifth
Avenue Business Improvement District.
We look forward to working with Mayor Bill de Blasio to make the event
a big success for everyone involved.
MARK CASERTA
Executive Director#
Park Slope Fifth Avenue#
Business Improvement District#
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
-Chandan Sharma
--
Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Mahen Gunaratna
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan; Christine Simpson; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman; Gross, Dan; Jonathan Rosen; Marti Adams; P
RAGONE
http://www.philly.com/philly/business/transportation/20150129 SEPTA underboss

and cost 150 million.html#sbLPuYoWpZPM0gQc.99
Downtown subway makeover will take years -
SEPTA underboss: Downtown subway makeover will take years - and cost $150 million
PAUL NUSSBAUM,INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
POSTED:WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015, 4:36 PM
The long delayed, $150 million makeover of the busy subway complex beneath City Hall will
begin early next year, a top SEPTA official said Wednesday.
The century-old 15th Street Station on the Market-Frankford line and the 87-year-old City Hall
Station on the Broad Street line will be made roomier, brighter, cleaner and be equipped with 13
elevators to make them fully accessible.
And the dark, narrow passageways that connect the two stations and the subway-surface
trolley lines will be reconfigured to eliminate stairs and bottlenecks.
The dilapidated subway complex is the city's busiest: About 29,000 riders enter the two stations
through the turnstiles each weekday, and thousands more use the free interchange that links
the two subway lines and connects to the trolley tracks beneath City Hall.
Construction will start in March or April of 2016 on 15th Street Station, with City Hall Station
construction to begin later that year, SEPTA deputy general manager Jeffrey D. Knueppel said
in an interview.
The reconstruction of 15th Street Station is be completed in 2018, and City Hall Station is to be
finished by 2020, said Robert L. Lund Jr., SEPTA assistant general manager for engineering,
maintenance and construction.
The 15th Street Station will be kept open during construction, but City Hall Station may need to
be closed for part of the work, Knueppel said.
"We're looking at what we can do to keep the station in service, but if it really drives the price up
or makes the project take much longer, we may have to change that," Knueppel said.
"It's a significant issue - there's not a lot of room there to work with," he said.
The engineering challenge of the City Hall Station renovation is compounded by the fact that its
massive pillars also support the 548-foot high City Hall above it.
"It's complicated. You've got the heaviest masonry structure in the world, and the seat of
government, up above," said Knueppel. "It's not your routine station project."
The pillars will be reduced in size to create more room for people in the confining City Hall
Station.
The reconstruction of the city's subway hub has been on SEPTA's books for many years, but
until the state increased transportation funding late in 2013, the money was never available.
"It's something that's long, long overdue," Knueppel said. "The big thing that's so exciting is to
finally get elevators . . . for years, they couldn't figure out how to make it accessible."
It will require three separate elevators to reach the Broad Street line from street level.
With large crowds expected this summer as the city hosts Pope Francis, and possibly next
summer as Philadelphia seeks to host the Democratic National Convention, the transit agency
will try to dress up the rundown stations before reconstruction begins.
SEPTA crews will "refresh" the stations this summer by resurfacing the subway platforms and
repainting the walls, Knueppel said.
"We have a lot of guests coming into town . . . we're trying to keep it as livable as we can," he
said.
The massive transit overhaul follows on the heels of the $55 million Dilworth Park
reconstruction, which opened on City Hall's west apron last fall, with improved access to the
subways below.
pnussbaum@phillynews.com
215-854-4587 @nussbaumpaul
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 5:54 PM, Laura Santucci <lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:
Let's Emphasize subway and 11 MTA lines too. It's also part of our transportation
advantage. Largest public transportation system in country which moves tens of thousands
etc
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
Cc: Gross, Dan; Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti
Adams; P RAGONE
Our talking point for travel time has cited that dedicated lanes will move delegates from
hotels to Barclays via designated lanes in under 15 minutes. The site visit run took 13.5
minutes.
To: Andrew Friedman

also - would our hotel union friends do a fresh offensive on this? public letter or something?
Using this and some other numbers, we put together the attached. Paints a picture of NYC
as far superior to the others on the logistics front. Any other numbers/categories that we
could add?
From: Gross, Dan [mailto:DGross@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:DGross@cityhall.nyc.gov>]
To: Christine Simpson; Andrew Friedman; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>)
Cc: Laura Santucci; Jonathan Rosen; Mahen Gunaratna; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; P
RAGONE
"The Columbus Chambers 2011 State of the Young Professionals Report surveyed 1,124
young professionals to find the factors that would lead them to make Columbus their
permanent home. Survey respondents cited competitive job opportunities as the citys
biggest draw; transportation ranked as the citys least attractive feature.
http://www.columbusceo.com/content/stories/2014/04/will-congested-roads-slow-downbusiness-growth.html
Columbus:

"
Dan Gross

To: Phillip Walzak
Christine,
To: Andrew Friedman
wanted, past hosts
better path.
From: Christine Simpson [mailto:csimpson@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:csimpson@dnc2016.nyc>]
ragone; Dan Gross
Hi Team,
Christine
To: Jonathan Rosen
Christine / Dan, can you circulate our comparison grid and the other background we have
on this ? Thanks
On Jan 28, 2015, at 1:03 PM, "Jonathan Rosen"

<Jonathan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:Jonathan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
_________________
]
lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc>; Marti Adams; peter ragone
see below and attached -- think we really need to get these logisitcal comparisons in
beltway press asap, in addition
Jersey).
within a 30-minute drive. Thats the requirement, said Julie Coker
Graham<http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/search/results?
q=Julie%20Coker%20Graham>, executive director of the PHLCVB.
Columbus:
NYC:
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael
Latinos letter to DNC
Latinos" letter to DNC.docx
Laura Santucci;
Wage section updated. Clean copy below/attached.
communities. Last year, in a move praised by the United States Department of Labor, the
City expanded the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act, requiring commercial tenants that
receive certain city subsidies to pay workers $13.13 per hour, a 10% increase. By the time
our next president is elected, New York State may well have the highest minimum wage in
the country at $10.50 per hour. New Yorks leaders believe strongly that anyone who works
The morning after the 2014 midterm elections, Ben Monterroso, the executive director of Mi Familia
Vota, a national organization working to advance issues important to the Latino community through
increased civic participation, wrote: For us, the election of 2016 starts today. We want action on issues
that matter to our community. And a powerful community it is: an estimated 28 million Latinos will be
eligible to vote in the 2016 election; that is more than 20% of all votes cast in the 2012 presidential
contest. The question, therefore, is not whether connecting with the Latino community is a critical part
of any election strategy; that is a given. The question is how to do it.
One answer is to highlight Democratic initiatives and programs already in motion that seek to lift up the
Latino community. No city in the country is more committed to that cause than New York and thats why
holding the 2016 Democratic Convention in New York is the strongest signal our Party can send.
New York City just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the United
States. IDNYC provides residents with a free, government-issued photo ID to allow them access to city
services regardless of their immigration status. In less than one month, more than 100,000 people have
Last year, New York City passed and implemented a new paid sick leave law, which requires businesses
with five or more employees to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. The legislation,
enacted in July over strong conservative objections, helped rekindle national momentum for the idea.
Six months later, President Obama called for expanded sick leave in his State of the Union address.
This fall, more than 50,000 students attended the first day of free, full-day prekindergarten through New
York Citys Universal Pre-K program. The New York Times called it a milestone of education reform and
several education experts have noted that universal pre-K has been shown to improve minority
New York City is also driving the conversation about minimum wage, a core issue for minority
communities. Last year, in a move praised by the United States Department of Labor, the City expanded
the Fair Wages for New Yorkers Act, requiring commercial tenants that receive certain city subsidies to
pay workers $13.13 per hour, a 10% increase. By the time our next president is elected, New York State
may well have the highest minimum wage in the country at $10.50 per hour. New Yorks leaders believe
strongly that anyone who works full-time shouldnt be fighting to stay above the poverty line.
Perhaps no issue is more important to the Latino community nor more crucial to the coming election
cycle than immigration. The success of President Obamas initiatives will depend largely on local
municipalities ability to implement them. New York City, home to over 2.4 million Latinos (more than
the population of most U.S. cities) has taken the lead: in December, Mayor de Blasio hosted mayors of
more than 20 cities from around the country, as well as senior White House officials and Homeland
Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, to discuss the best practices for implementation. The group, Cities
United for Immigration Action, is shaping the national immigration debate and pressing for
New York City is the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to the Latino
community. There is no city more committed to advancing these causes than New York and thus no
better way for the Democratic Party to reach out to this community than by choosing New York to host
its convention.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Andrew Friedman
PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan;
; DeLoach, Michael
Re: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Good.
On Jan 28, 2015, at 9:28 PM, Andrew Friedman
We took another run at the Daily News and theyve tentatively agreed to run the Eric
Adams/Frannys Op-Ed in the Borough section of Fridays paper. Hes asked us to get it
down to 450 words (its currently 618). Ill edit it down and send a revised version in
the morning. Well need sign-off from both authors by noon tomorrow so we can
resubmit.

]
To: Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci
Subject: Re: Pieces to move - DNC
in the wage section

+can we say the city is fighting for even highter? i think LA, Chic and Seattly
have higher min wage, and this is the state plan
+add city's living wage piece?
The morning after the 2014 midterm elections, Ben Monterroso, the executive
director of Mi Familia Vota, a national organization working to advance issues
important to the Latino community through increased civic participation, wrote:
For us, the election of 2016 starts today. We want action on issues that matter to
our community. And a powerful community it is: an estimated 28 million
Latinos will be eligible to vote in the 2016 election; that is more than 20% of all
votes cast in the 2012 presidential contest. The question, therefore, is not whether
connecting with the Latino community is a critical part of any election strategy;
that is a given. The question is how to do it.
One answer is to highlight Democratic initiatives and programs already in
motion that seek to lift up the Latino community. No city in the country is more
committed to that cause than New York and thats why holding the 2016
Democratic Convention in New York is the strongest signal our Party can send.
New York City just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card
program in the United States. IDNYC provides residents with a free,

government-issued photo ID to allow them access to city services regardless of
their immigration status. In less than one month, more than 100,000 people have
Last year, New York City passed and implemented a new paid sick leave law,
which requires businesses with five or more employees to provide up to 40 hours
of paid sick leave per year. The legislation, enacted in July over strong
conservative objections, helped rekindle national momentum for the idea. Six
months later, President Obama called for expanded sick leave in his State of the
Union address.
This fall, more than 50,000 students attended the first day of free, full-day
prekindergarten through New York Citys Universal Pre-K program. The New
York Times called it a milestone of education reform and several education
experts have noted that universal pre-K has been shown to improve minority
New York is also driving the conversation about minimum wage, a core issue for
minority communities. By the time our next president is elected, New York may
well have the highest statewide minimum wage in the country at $10.50 per hour
and New York Citys minimum wage would be $11.50 per hour. New Yorks
leaders believe strongly that anyone who works full-time shouldnt be fighting to
stay above the poverty line.
Perhaps no issue is more important to the Latino community nor more crucial
to the coming election cycle than immigration. The success of President
Obamas initiatives will depend largely on local municipalities ability to
implement them. New York City, home to over 2.4 million Latinos (more than
the population of most U.S. cities) has taken the lead: in December, Mayor de
Blasio hosted mayors of more than 20 cities from around the country, as well as
senior White House officials and Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson, to
discuss the best practices for implementation. The group, Cities United for
Immigration Action, is shaping the national immigration debate and pressing for
New York City is the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most
important to the Latino community. There is no city more committed to
advancing these causes than New York and thus no better way for the
Democratic Party to reach out to this community than by choosing New York to
host its convention.
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan
Chandan Sharma; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman; P RAGONE; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach Michael
Re: Updates
Times story up - Dan let's connect on getting play w full host committee co-chairs.
From The New York Times:
In Bid to Host Democratic National Convention in 2016, de Blasio Makes a Fiscal Case
As New York vies to host the Democratic National Convention in 2016, Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to announce that the
group leading the citys push has secured $6.5 million in cash and $20 million in pledges.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/01/29/nyregion/in-bid-to-host-democratic-national-convention-in-2016-de-blasio-makes-afiscal-case.html?mwrsm=Email
On Jan 28, 2015, at 5:34 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
Times PR and LS are putting finishing touches on the Times piece, trying to highlight Committee members and most
money possible
Daily News They are interested in a Friday preview story that we can use to flesh out our closing argument
-Dan Levitan
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From: Chandan Sharma [
To: Dan Levitan
Not locked for Friday given our meeting with Atlantic Yards detractors this afternoon. Depending on how that goes we'll
decide on presser. Connecting with Laura and Marco on this. Stay tuned.
On Jan 28, 2015, at 12:31 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
-Dan Levitan
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To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen
also, i know DWS visit is suposed to be hush hush but i think its already out - how should we plan around it?
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 4:54 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
If Celeste wont take, lets go back to Capital. Lets see who else we can get today and plan to go tomorrow morning.
-Dan Levitan
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]
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen
We would like to push back on the NYDN story re: Shelly arrest affecting our bid. We're working on getting DNC members
to go on background to refute that this is actually affecting the DNC's decision.
So far we have Tonio Burgos, DNC member from NJ, and Emily Giske available to speak to reporters. Working on Stu
Appelbaum and potentially Don Fowler. Laura/Peter - can we pull in a couple others?
On Mon, Jan 26, 2015 at 1:31 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
From: Chandan Sharma [
To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Dan Levitan; Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen
On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Laura Santucci <lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc>> wrote:
Good
<andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com><mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com
< A>>>> wrote:
NYT just passed on the Brooklyn Op-Ed. Everyone on board with taking it to the DN in the morning?

<dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com><mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com< A>>>> wrote:
Op-eds:
1) Brooklyn op-ed from Adams and Frannys is with the Times we suggest moving to DN if we dont hear back by
tomorrow AM
2) MMV / Nydia op-ed is with new Politico editor, through Mike Allen (thanks PR!) If they dont bite, lets have MMV
post to HuffPost tomorrow AM
Letters to Times:
A few more letters went into today, we have confirmed that the Times will likely run at least the following two:
To the Editor:
You could kick a soccer ball from our pub in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, to what we hope is the future home of the 2016
Democratic Convention.
Barclays Center is just two blocks down Dean Street, and our small business is thankful to share a neighborhood and
patrons with the arena and the big events they attract to Brooklyn.
At the same time, we have been impressed by and thankful for the terrific work of the New York Police Department in
keeping our neighborhood safe and our traffic flowing. Every high-profile event that Brooklyn hosts is an opportunity to
show off our community, our diversity, our families and our businesses.
A national stage like the Democratic Convention is a wonderful opportunity for the world to learn what we already know:
Brooklyn is the worlds greatest stage. Our hope is that the Democrats will come to Brooklyn in 2016, pick their nominee
and then stay and experience all that Brooklyn has to offer.
ROSS GREENBERG
To the Editor:
Re Holding the Democratic Convention in Brooklyn? Fuhgeddaboudit, by Norman Oder (Op-Ed,
nytimes.com<http://nytimes.com><http://nytimes.com>, Jan. 21):
The businesses along Fifth Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, would welcome the 2016 Democratic National Convention to
Barclays Center.
We understand the concerns raised by Mr. Oder, but ultimately believe that the influx of thousands of delegates,
members of the news media and even protesters would be good for the small businesses ringing the arena, including the
more than 500 businesses in the Park Slope Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District.
We look forward to working with Mayor Bill de Blasio to make the event a big success for everyone involved.
MARK CASERTA
Executive Director#
-Dan Levitan
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-Chandan Sharma
-Chandan Sharma
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To:
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Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael
RE: Brooklyn Op-Ed
Brooklyn Op-Ed.docx
Laura Santucci;
Revised version attached/below. It is exactly 450 words (not counting title and bylines). I made only
syntax/cosmetic changes, nothing substantive. Is it safe to resubmit to the DN as is or do you need
to get sign-off again from Adams/Frannys?

neighborhoods to raise families. Tourists didnt visit. Were proud to say, though, that those
days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded.
Just like the United States which is why Brooklyn, Americas greatest urban success story,
should host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
The Convention would an opportunity to highlight everything Brooklyn has to offer. At the
same time, it would bring jobs and generate significant economic activity, just as past
conventions here have generated $250 million. Like so many that call Brooklyn home, were
excited about the prospect of playing a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development in the world. Over
250 small businesses got their start here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on
display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a
home for hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new jobs.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and provides
people of any background the opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing environment.
Like many cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of crime and poverty. But we
brought our neighborhoods back to life by diversifying our communities. In that way, the
borough serves as an example of the democratic ideals: those who have a desire to succeed
are provided with the lifelines of community and a responsive government.
Today, no New York City visit is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods. There
are currently 40 hotels slated to be built over the next two years. Prospect Park is the second
most popular tourist attraction in the city. Of course, our tourism industry thrives largely
because of the Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events with minimal disruption.
For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about how best to balance the
Conventions needs with those of the people that call Brooklyn home. Just as Midtown stays
open for business during the week-long United Nations General Assembly every year, so too
will Brooklyn during the four-day convention. Convention attendees and planners will also
use local stores and services, a boon for Brooklyns businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It
is humming with opinions, plans, struggles, kindness and relief. No city is a better example
of what can be accomplished when communities manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city
is a better fit for the 2016 Democratic Convention and why were excited to show the nation
Eric Adams
Brooklyn Borough President
Francine Stephens,
Owner, Frannys & BKLYN Larder

neighborhoods to raise families. Tourists didnt visit. Were proud to say, though, that those days are
gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity, overcome. Expectations, exceeded. Just like the United
States which is why Brooklyn, Americas greatest urban success story, should host the 2016
Democratic National Convention.
The Convention would an opportunity to highlight everything Brooklyn has to offer. At the same time, it
would bring jobs and generate significant economic activity, just as past conventions here have
generated $250 million. Like so many that call Brooklyn home, were excited about the prospect of
playing a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development in the world. Over 250 small
businesses got their start here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on display in the Brooklyn
Navy Yards transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to a home for hundreds of small
businesses and thousands of new jobs.
background the opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing environment. Like many cities, Brooklyn
has experienced the urban ills of crime and poverty. But we brought our neighborhoods back to life by
diversifying our communities. In that way, the borough serves as an example of the democratic ideals:
those who have a desire to succeed are provided with the lifelines of community and a responsive
government.
Today, no New York City visit is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods. There are currently
40 hotels slated to be built over the next two years. Prospect Park is the second most popular tourist
attraction in the city. Of course, our tourism industry thrives largely because of the Citys unrivaled
ability to host high-profile events with minimal disruption. For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns
communities about how best to balance the Conventions needs with those of the people that call
Brooklyn home. Just as Midtown stays open for business during the week-long United Nations General
Assembly every year, so too will Brooklyn during the four-day convention. Convention attendees and
planners will also use local stores and services, a boon for Brooklyns businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor. It is humming
with opinions, plans, struggles, kindness and relief. No city is a better example of what can be
accomplished when communities manifest a shared vision. Thats why no city is a better fit for the 2016
Democratic Convention and why were excited to show the nation what Brooklyn is all about.
Eric Adams
Francine Stephens,
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To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
Mahen Gunaratna
PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan;
DeLoach, Michael
RE: Brooklyn Op-Ed
; Laura Santucci;
On 1 & 2) Laura: can you advise? (I got both of these from the original version that NYC & Co. was
drafting for Marty.)
On 3) The source for hotels is Crains.
On 4) The source for Prospect Park is (different) Crains article.
Defer to others on whether Frannys has been vetted by my sense is weve used them in the past so
probably ?
From: Mahen Gunaratna [mailto

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Phillip Walzak; Jonathan Rosen; Peter Ragone; Dan Levitan;
Laura
Santucci; DeLoach, Michael
Sorry, quick fact check:

1. What's the source for 250 small businesses in 2014?
2. What's the source for hundreds of small businesses at Brooklyn Navy Yard?
3. What's the source for 40 hotels?
4. What's the source for Prospect Park as city's second most popular tourist attraction?
Have we vetted the small business owner? If not, I'll take care of that tomorrow morning.
Don't let any of this slow up the process - just want to make sure the substance is correct.
On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 11:17 PM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>
wrote:
Revised version attached/below. It is exactly 450 words (not counting title and bylines). I made
only syntax/cosmetic changes, nothing substantive. Is it safe to resubmit to the DN as is or do you
need to get sign-off again from Adams/Frannys?

There was a time when Brooklyn was overlooked. Jobs went elsewhere. Parents picked
other neighborhoods to raise families. Tourists didnt visit. Were proud to say, though,
that those days are gone. Brooklyn is potential, realized. Adversity, overcome.
Expectations, exceeded. Just like the United States which is why Brooklyn, Americas
greatest urban success story, should host the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
The Convention would an opportunity to highlight everything Brooklyn has to offer. At the
same time, it would bring jobs and generate significant economic activity, just as past
conventions here have generated $250 million. Like so many that call Brooklyn home,
were excited about the prospect of playing a role in picking the partys next nominee.
Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development in the world. Over
250 small businesses got their start here in 2014. American resilience and spirit are on
display in the Brooklyn Navy Yards transformation from a defunct shipbuilding facility to
a home for hundreds of small businesses and thousands of new jobs.
Brooklyn is also home to one of the most diverse populations in the country and provides
people of any background the opportunity to raise a family in a safe, nurturing
environment. Like many cities, Brooklyn has experienced the urban ills of crime and
poverty. But we brought our neighborhoods back to life by diversifying our communities.
In that way, the borough serves as an example of the democratic ideals: those who have a
desire to succeed are provided with the lifelines of community and a responsive
government.
Today, no New York City visit is complete without seeing Brooklyns neighborhoods.
There are currently 40 hotels slated to be built over the next two years. Prospect Park is the
second most popular tourist attraction in the city. Of course, our tourism industry thrives
largely because of the Citys unrivaled ability to host high-profile events with minimal
disruption. For months, the City has engaged Brooklyns communities about how best to
balance the Conventions needs with those of the people that call Brooklyn home. Just as
Midtown stays open for business during the week-long United Nations General Assembly
every year, so too will Brooklyn during the four-day convention. Convention attendees and
planners will also use local stores and services, a boon for Brooklyns businesses.
Todays Brooklyn is city and suburb. It is the emerging middle class, the affluent, the poor.
It is humming with opinions, plans, struggles, kindness and relief. No city is a better
example of what can be accomplished when communities manifest a shared vision. Thats
why no city is a better fit for the 2016 Democratic Convention and why were excited to
show the nation what Brooklyn is all about.
Eric Adams
Francine Stephens,
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; DeLoach, Michael
Andrew Friedman
Daily News for tomorrow
They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record possible? I would also like to tee up
Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it makes sense to
give that.
-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan
PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; DeLoach, Michael; Andrew Friedman
Re: Daily News for tomorrow
No specifics beforehand
Happy to disclose 1-2 spots after
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:37 AM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>>
wrote:
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it makes sense to give
that.
-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael
Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; Andrew Friedman
RE: Daily News for tomorrow
Someone else to make the same argument?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; Andrew Friedman
Subject: Re: Daily News for tomorrow
Hector out because large number of members in Philly.
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:37 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record possible? I would also like
to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it
makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma
MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; Andrew Friedman

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record possible? I
would also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but
not sure it makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael; Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma
Yup
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma
Sure they would be happy to

Can you just reach out to Eric pls?
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan

Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; Andrew
Friedman
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:37 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>

wrote:
They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record
possible? I would also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we
can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS

will visit, but not sure it makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael
Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma
Youll let me know about Senators?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma

On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan

Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Chandan Sharma; Andrew
Friedman
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:37 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>

wrote:
They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record
possible? I would also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS

will visit, but not sure it makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti
Andrew Friedman; Chandan Sharma
Adding Marti.
Comfortable with local food tasting
Schumer isn't confirmed due to votes
On Jan 29, 2015, at 3:11 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>>
wrote:
DN is looking for more color.something Brooklyny is there anything we can give her about the
itinerary that doesnt risk media showing up somewhere? Is she tasting local foods at the Barclays
Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma
Yes
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:58 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>>
wrote:
Youll let me know about Senators?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Andrew Friedman

MMV?

wrote:
-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma; Andrew Friedman

wrote:
that.
-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Laura Santucci
Adams, Marti
RE: so moving ahead with dnc for friday
Will clarify
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Adams, Marti
Subject: Re: so moving ahead with dnc for friday
The sequence isn't right (since time with Mayor is at backend of barclays tour).
And need to coordinate with what we are advising on Mayor public sched.
wrote:
The background below - call me for context:
* DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz will meet with the Mayor and other elected leaders Friday
* Then tour the Barclays Center, surrounding neighborhoods, and local venues and landmarks
* The City will be making its final argument to the DNC as follows:
1) City has $20 million committed for convention, including $6.5 million on hand -raising $1.5 million
since December
2) Showcase its superior transportation system with 11 subway lines running to the Barclays Center
and a 15 min trip from midtown via a dedicated bus late during the convention
3) Superior lodging, with 102,000 hotel rooms in the region, including 12,000 committed rooms
within 5 miles of the Barclays Center - nearly all of which are union, compared to just 9,000 mostly
non-union (just 11%) rooms near Philly's Convention, and less than 5,000 rooms in Columbus, all of
which are non-union.
4) New York City is the welcoming home to millions of immigrants, including 2.4 million Latinos, and
a leader in treating immigrants with respect (through IDNYC and other initiatives) - a perfect place to
showcase Democratic values.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]
To: Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan
Subject: FW: so moving ahead with dnc for friday
What did we give Celeste?
To: Walzak, Phil; Adams, Marti
Subject: so moving ahead with dnc for friday
how about something from the mayor ahead of dws visit?
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Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti
Andrew Friedman; Chandan Sharma
What local foods? Or just that local foods will be tasted?

-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Dan Levitan; Marti Adams
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Chandan Sharma
Adding Marti.
wrote:
DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything we can give her about the
itinerary that doesn't risk media showing up somewhere? Is she tasting local foods at the Barclays
Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma
Yes
wrote:
You'll let me know about Senators?
-Dan Levitan
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To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma

MMV?

wrote:
-Dan Levitan
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wrote:
They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I would also like to tee up Hector
from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
that.
-Dan Levitan
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Subject:
Date:
Phillip Walzak
Dan Levitan
Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; P RAGONE; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen; DeLoach, Michael
Re: Updates
ty
Yes, finalizing this now.
-Dan Levitan
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To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen;
DeLoach, Michael
DL/MA - you guys flacking Celeste on tmrw?

To: Walzak, Phil
Subject: i gotta have a couple more details on dnc
anything like something she'll eat, whether barclays will be lit up with anything special on
the jumbotron, anything like that -- story really needs a little more color
Celeste Katz, Political Correspondent

New York Daily News
917 952 3782

ckatz@nydailynews.com
Twitter: @DNDailyPoliticsand @CelesteKatzNYC
www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics
Times PR and LS are putting finishing touches on the Times piece, trying to highlight Committee
members and most money possible
Daily News They are interested in a Friday preview story that we can use to flesh out our closing
argument
-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan

Not locked for Friday given our meeting with Atlantic Yards detractors this afternoon.
Depending on how that goes we'll decide on presser. Connecting with Laura and Marco
on this. Stay tuned.
-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Chandan Sharma; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Marti Adams;
Jonathan Rosen

also, i know DWS visit is suposed to be hush hush but i think its already out how should we plan around it?

wrote:
If Celeste wont take, lets go back to Capital. Lets see who else we can get today and plan
to go tomorrow morning.
-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman; Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Marti Adams;
Jonathan Rosen
We would like to push back on the NYDN story re: Shelly arrest affecting our
bid. We're working on getting DNC members to go on background to refute
that this is actually affecting the DNC's decision.
So far we have Tonio Burgos, DNC member from NJ, and Emily Giske
available to speak to reporters. Working on Stu Appelbaum and potentially
Don Fowler. Laura/Peter - can we pull in a couple others?

wrote:
-Dan Levitan
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@levitandan

To: Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Dan Levitan; Peter Ragone; Phillip Walzak; Marti Adams;
Jonathan Rosen
On Thu, Jan 22, 2015 at 9:41 PM, Laura Santucci

Good
>> wrote:
NYT just passed on the Brooklyn Op-Ed. Everyone on board with taking
it to the DN in the morning?

Op-eds:
1) Brooklyn op-ed from Adams and Frannys is with the Times we
suggest moving to DN if we dont hear back by tomorrow AM
2) MMV / Nydia op-ed is with new Politico editor, through Mike Allen
(thanks PR!) If they dont bite, lets have MMV post to HuffPost
tomorrow AM
Letters to Times:
A few more letters went into today, we have confirmed that the Times
will likely run at least the following two:
To the Editor:
You could kick a soccer ball from our pub in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn,
to what we hope is the future home of the 2016 Democratic Convention.
Barclays Center is just two blocks down Dean Street, and our small
business is thankful to share a neighborhood and patrons with the
arena and the big events they attract to Brooklyn.
neighborhood safe and our traffic flowing. Every high-profile event that
Brooklyn hosts is an opportunity to show off our community, our
diversity, our families and our businesses.

opportunity for the world to learn what we already know: Brooklyn is
the worlds greatest stage. Our hope is that the Democrats will come to
Brooklyn in 2016, pick their nominee and then stay and experience all
that Brooklyn has to offer.
ROSS GREENBERG
To the Editor:
Re Holding the Democratic Convention in Brooklyn? Fuhgeddaboudit,
by Norman Oder (Op-Ed, nytimes.com<http://nytimes.com>, Jan. 21):
welcome the 2016 Democratic National Convention to Barclays Center.
We understand the concerns raised by Mr. Oder, but ultimately believe
that the influx of thousands of delegates, members of the news media
and even protesters would be good for the small businesses ringing the
arena, including the more than 500 businesses in the Park Slope Fifth
Avenue Business Improvement District.
We look forward to working with Mayor Bill de Blasio to make the event
a big success for everyone involved.
MARK CASERTA
Executive Director#
-Dan Levitan
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-Chandan Sharma
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti
RE: DWS schedule proposal
Can we give: Meeting with Cumbo and community leaders, touring BAM and Brooklyn Bridge Park
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Marti Adams; Dan Levitan
Subject: Fwd: DWS schedule proposal
here is the latest sched
Begin forwarded message:
DRAFT 1/29/15 at 12:15pm
Confidential - Not For Dissemination
Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz - New York City Site Visit Friday, January 30
2:45 - 7:30pm
Weather: Cloudy and windy, 37 degrees
50% chance of snow, accumulation of less than one inch
Attire: Business
Staff: Laura, Amanda, Chandan, Dan, Christine, Marti,
Command Center: Desk line: 917-618-6136
Director Leigh Shapiro 917-575-4119
lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc>
Manifest: Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Lily Adams, Deputy Communications Director of the DNC
Tracie Pough, Chief of Staff to the Chair
Stacy Eichner, Special Assistant to the Chair
2:00PM DNC 2016 NYC Stages at Penn Station

Dan Gross, Andrea Torres, Lily wrangler TBD on site
NYPD: D
Laura Santucci to arrive 2:30pm at latest.
~2:30 Lily Adams arrives Penn Station
Train: TBD - Chandan from Stacy
On site to meet Lily: (T) Andrea

Chandan to confirm timing - before 2:45
2:45 PM CHAIR, TRACIE POUGH, STACY EICHNER ARRIVE PENN STATION
Train: Amtrak Acela Express #2154
Greeted by: Laura Santucci
Site 1 (Track): Dan Gross
Cell: Dan Gross (202) 215-8828
DWS and staff will depart train car TBD and will be escorted curbside to vehicles.
DWS and traveling party will be greeted by Commissioner Trottenberg at TBD NYPD on W 31st St. at
8th ave. *need to plow on 31st side.
Materials: NYC & Co folders w/ schedule, Starbucks coffee? (need DWS order)
*Leigh to coordinate with Dan re: folders/schedules
2:55 - 3:30 PM EN ROUTE BARCLAYS CENTER
Lead car: NYPD
Main car - large SUV, ideally hybrid: DWS, Laura Santucci, Polly Trottenberg, NYPD rep, Tracie Pough,
Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner (Elite car service - confirmed) *DWS should be on passenger side of the car
*Car to be stocked with water and snacks - Leigh to confirm w/ Andrea Follow car: Dan Gross (DCAS
car and driver - confirmed)
Materials: iPad with dedicated lanes video queued
Route: NYPD to send - roughly 34th to FDR, Brooklyn Bridge, Tillary, Flatbush
*When motorcade leaves Penn Station, Dan Gross will call Terrance Kelly to turn on DNC sign at oculus.
3:15 PM? ARRIVING SEPARATELY: LEAH DAUGHTRY

Terrance Kelly is in touch with Leah to coordinate her arrival
3:30 PM ARRIVE BARCLAYS CENTER

Greeted by: Amanda Howe, Chandan Sharma
Inside: Bruce Ratner, Brett Yormark (CEO of Barclays Center), Fred Dixon (confirmed) *Chair & group
will not need to go through security On site: Christine Simpson Cars ok to idle for 5 minutes, then Dan
Gross will reposition cars to turntable inside Barclays. POC Terrance Kelly 347.834.3957
3:35 - 5:30PM TOUR OF BARCLAYS CENTER
DWS: DWS, Leah Daughtry, Lily Adams, Tracie Pough, Stacy Eichner, Leah Daughtry Barclays staff:
Bruce Ratner, Brett Yormark
Staff: Laura Santucci, Amanda Howe, Chandan Sharma, Fred Dixon On site: Christine Simpson,
Terrance Kelly, Barclays Staff 2
*Leigh will add ROS and notes like Bruce, Brett, and Fred to emphasize Barclays vicinity during 4040
club, 5 employees name, info, pronunciations, food to be served, Christine to have paper towels, wet
wipes & stain removal pen @ food, bios of all involved like Nets player At cars: Dan Gross - will pass gift
bag for Laura to give to DWS as they depart
*CM Cumbo to meet group at Barclays
5:25 - 5:30 PM EN ROUTE CUBANA CAF
Lead car: NYPD
Main car: DWS, Laura Santucci, CM Cumbo, Leah Daughtry, Tracie Pough, Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner
Follow car: Dan Gross, Chandan Sharma
Route: NYPD to send
5:00 PM MARCO CARRION, MARIA TORRES-SPRINGER, AND COMMUNITY MEETING

PARTICPANTS ARRIVE CUBANA CAF
On site: Jonathan Viguers to arrive 4:15pm
Marco Carrion and Maria Torres-Springer will brief meeting participants
5:30 PM ARRIVE CUBANA CAF
Location: 60 6th Ave, Brooklyn 11217 at St. Marks Ave.
Greeted by: Marco Carrion and Maria Torres-Springer
5:35 - 6:15 PM COMMUNITY MEETING, CUBANA CAFE
Room set up: rectangular table set-up with table tents with individuals' names, DNC signage to
decorate room (Viguers)
Manifest:
City Hall
Commissioner Marco Carrion, Community Affairs Unit - confirmed Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer,
SBS Laura Santucci Chandan Sharma
Electeds
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, NYC Council - confirmed
(T) Sen. Schumer
Community leaders
Carlo Scissura, BK Chamber of Commerce - confirmed Gary Reilly, CB 6 Chair / Carroll Gardens
Neighborhood Association - confirmed Samantha Johnson, Site Director for the community center at
Ingersoll Houses - confirmed Eladia Causil-Rodriguez - Owner of Eladia Kid's and HIT BK - confirmed
Peggy Rodriguez - Daughter of Eladia and Manager at Eladia's Kids - confirmed Terence Kelly - Barclay's
Center - confirmed Rick Miranda, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - left message Rabbi Ellen Lippman of
Kolot Chayeinu - Left message
TBD Latino community members - tentatively a small business owner and low wage worker/student
DRAFT agenda:
Opening remarks - Marco - 3 to 5 minutes
a. Overview of community outreach efforts
b. Acknowledgement and explanation of community opposition / concerns
c. Description of the broad community support
Community overview - CM Cumbo - 2 minutes
a. Brief description of diverse, local community and impacted area
b. General introduction of meeting participants
Group discussion and introductions - 2 sentences to introduce themselves / define their work in the
community. 1 minute to describe why they support the bid. - 10 minutes
a. Carlo Scissura - the impacts on local businesses and support from the business community
b. Gary Reilly - description of community engagement and information flow.
c. Sarah Johnson - Community response and benefits for the local community.
d. Rabbi Lippman - faith based community support
e. Commissioner Torres-Springer - agency response to community concerns
f. Other major points to hit by TBD: ability to handle large scale events on a regular basis,
community experience in proximity to Barclay's center,
Closing remarks / Q&A - Marco
6:20 - 6:25 PM EN ROUTE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Lead car: NYPD
Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Laura Santucci, Leah Daughtry, Tracie Pough, Lily Adams,
Stacy Eichner Follow car: Chandan Sharma
Route: NYPD to send
6:10 PM AMANDA HOWE TO ARRIVE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
6:25 - 6:45 PM ARRIVE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC

Greeted by: Alan Fishman
Staff: Laura Santucci, Amanda Howe, Chandan Sharma
Tour: Alan Fishman, CFO
5 min - Alan Fishman gives overview of BAM while walking to theater
10 min - theater walking around, Q & A, media capabilities
5 min - wrap and exit On site: Drew Schustek Joining before
departure: Regina Myer
6:50 - 7:00 PM EN ROUTE BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK OR RIVER CAF
Lead car: NYPD
Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Laura Santucci, Regina Myer, Leah Daughtry, Tracie Pough,
Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner Follow car: Chandan Sharma
Notes: Regina Myer to narrate Brooklyn streetscape, driving slowly down Montague St.
Route: NYPD to send
7:00 - 7:10 PM (T) ARRIVE, VIEW BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK ESPLANADE

Regina will lead straight to railing, no greeter upon arrival
Staff: Laura Santucci, Amanda Howe, Chandan Sharma On site: Dan Gross
7:10 - 7:15 PM (T) EN ROUTE RIVER CAFE
Lead car: NYPD
Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Laura Santucci, Leah Daughtry, (T) Regina Myer, Chandan
Sharma, Tracie Pough, Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner Follow car: Dan Gross
Route: NYPD to send
7:00 - 7:35 PM PRIVATE RECEPTION WITH MAYOR, (T) FLONYC, AND VIP GUESTS
River Caf - confirmed by NYC & Co from 6pm on for 25 person reception
Coordinating room set up: NYC & Co (Kelly Curtin)
On site: TBD - City Hall, Matt Everett, TBD IGA
1
DWS
Chairwoman DWS
2
Tracie Pough
3
Lily Adams
4
Stacy Eichner
5
(T) Leah Daughtry? - Chandan do you know?
6
Administration
Mayor
7
(T) FLONYC
8
Laura Santucci
9
Amanda Howe
10
Chandan Sharma
11
Gabrielle Fialkoff
12
Liz Lowery
13
Fred Dixon
14
Polly Trottenberg
15
Maria Torres-Springer
16
(T) Regina Myer
17
Marty Markowitz
18
Host Committee
Jay Jacobs
19
George Gresham
20
Bruce Ratner
21
Alan Patricof
22
Alan Fishman
23
Charles Myers
24
Joe Rospars
25
Steven Rubenstein
26
Tonio Burgos
27
Michelle Adams
28
Michael Schlein
29
Jeff Lynford
30
Kathy Wylde
31
(T) Faith Gay
32
Electeds
CM Laurie Cumbo
33
(T) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
34
Rep. Nydia Velazquez
35
Rep. Yvette Clarke
36
Latino leaders
Brennon Marcano
37
Carmen Ciparick
38
Ana Oliveira
39
Julissa Reynoso
40
Reynoso guest (Latino businesswoman)
41
Michelle Mulligan
7:35 - 8:10 PM En route to LaGuardia Airport
NYPD escort, TBD route
Departing 9:30pm on JetBlue #1371
Lead car: NYPD
Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, (T) Laura Santucci/Amanda?, Stacy Eichner
7:35 - 8:10 PM En route to Penn Station
Follow car will move separated to Penn Station with Tracie Pough and Lily Adams Departing 9pm
Amtrak Acela #2175 *Lily may try to make 8pm Acela but unlikely
From:
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Subject:
Date:
Leigh Shapiro
Adams, Marti; "Dan Levitan"
DWS Schedule
There are adjustments coming but this is last draft:
DRAFT 1/29/15 at 12:15pm

Confidential Not For Dissemination
Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz New York City Site Visit

Friday, January 30
2:45 7:30pm
Weather:
Cloudy and windy, 37 degrees

50% chance of snow, accumulation of less than one inch
Attire:
Business
Staff:
Laura, Amanda, Chandan, Dan, Christine, Marti,
Command Center:
Desk line: 917-618-6136
Leigh Shapiro 917-575-4119 lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc
Director
Manifest: Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Lily Adams, Deputy Communications Director of the DNC
Tracie Pough, Chief of Staff to the Chair
Stacy Eichner, Special Assistant to the Chair
2:00PM DNC 2016 NYC Stages at Penn Station
Dan Gross, Andrea Torres, Lily wrangler TBD on site
NYPD: D
Laura Santucci to arrive 2:30pm at latest.
~2:30 Lily Adams arrives Penn Station

Train: TBD Chandan from Stacy
On site to meet Lily: (T) Andrea

Chandan to confirm timing before 2:45
2:45 PM CHAIR, TRACIE POUGH, STACY EICHNER ARRIVE PENN

STATION
Train: Amtrak Acela Express #2154
Greeted by: Laura Santucci
Site 1 (Track): Dan Gross
Cell: Dan Gross
DWS and staff will depart train car TBD and will be escorted curbside to
vehicles.
DWS and traveling party will be greeted by Commissioner Trottenberg at TBD
NYPD on W 31st St. at 8th ave. *need to plow on 31st side.
Materials: NYC & Co folders w/ schedule, Starbucks coffee? (need DWS order)
*Leigh to coordinate with Dan re: folders/schedules
2:55 3:30 PM EN ROUTE BARCLAYS CENTER
Lead car: NYPD

Main car - large SUV, ideally hybrid: DWS, Laura Santucci, Polly Trottenberg,
NYPD rep, Tracie Pough, Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner (Elite car service
confirmed)
*DWS should be on passenger side of the car
*Car to be stocked with water and snacks Leigh to confirm w/ Andrea
Follow car: Dan Gross (DCAS car and driver confirmed)
Materials: iPad with dedicated lanes video queued
Route: NYPD to send roughly 34 th to FDR, Brooklyn Bridge, Tillary,
Flatbush
*When motorcade leaves Penn Station, Dan Gross will call Terrance Kelly to
turn on DNC sign at oculus.
3:15 PM? ARRIVING SEPARATELY: LEAH DAUGHTRY

Terrance Kelly is in touch with Leah to coordinate her arrival
3:30 PM ARRIVE BARCLAYS CENTER
Greeted by: Amanda Howe, Chandan Sharma

Inside: Bruce Ratner, Brett Yormark (CEO of Barclays Center), Fred Dixon
(confirmed)
*Chair & group will not need to go through security
On site: Christine Simpson
Cars ok to idle for 5 minutes, then Dan Gross will reposition cars to turntable
inside Barclays. POC Terrance Kelly
3:35 5:10PM TOUR OF BARCLAYS CENTER
DWS: DWS, Leah Daughtry, Lily Adams, Tracie Pough, Stacy Eichner, Leah
Daughtry
Barclays staff: Bruce Ratner, Brett Yormark *** ADD STEVE
Staff: Laura Santucci, Amanda Howe, Chandan Sharma, Fred Dixon
On site: Christine Simpson, Terrance Kelly, Barclays Staff 2
*Leigh will add ROS and notes like Bruce, Brett, and Fred to emphasize Barclays
vicinity during 4040 club, 5 employees name, info, pronunciations, food to be
served, Christine to have paper towels, wet wipes & stain removal pen @ food,
bios of all involved like Nets player
At cars: Dan Gross will pass gift bag for Fred to give to DWS as they depart
*CM Cumbo to meet group at Barclays
5:15 5:20 PM EN ROUTE CUBANA CAF
Lead car: NYPD

Main car: DWS, Laura Santucci, CM Cumbo, Leah Daughtry, Tracie Pough, Lily
Adams, Stacy Eichner
Follow car: Dan Gross, Chandan Sharma

Route: NYPD to send
5:00 PM MARCO CARRION, MARIA TORRES-SPRINGER, AND

COMMUNITY MEETING PARTICPANTS ARRIVE CUBANA
CAF
On site: Jonathan Viguers to arrive 4:15pm
Marco Carrion and Maria Torres-Springer will brief meeting participants
5:20 PM ARRIVE CUBANA CAF

Location: 60 6 th Ave, Brooklyn 11217 at St. Marks Ave.
Greeted by: Marco Carrion and Maria Torres-Springer
5:25 6:05 PM COMMUNITY MEETING, CUBANA CAFE
Room set up: rectangular table set-up with table tents with individuals names,
DNC signage to decorate room (Viguers)
Manifest:
City Hall
Commissioner Marco Carrion, Community Affairs Unit - confirmed
Commissioner Maria Torres-Springer, SBS
Laura Santucci
Chandan Sharma
Electeds
Councilmember Laurie Cumbo, NYC Council confirmed
(T) Sen. Schumer
Community leaders
Carlo Scissura, BK Chamber of Commerce - confirmed
Gary Reilly, CB 6 Chair / Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association - confirmed
Samantha Johnson, Site Director for the community center at Ingersoll Houses confirmed
Eladia Causil-Rodriguez - Owner of Eladia Kid's and HIT BK - confirmed
Peggy Rodriguez - Daughter of Eladia and Manager at Eladia's Kids - confirmed
Terence Kelly - Barclay's Center - confirmed
Rick Miranda, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - left message
Rabbi Ellen Lippman of Kolot Chayeinu Left message
TBD Latino community members tentatively a small business owner and low wage
worker/student
DRAFT agenda:
Opening remarks Marco 3 to 5 minutes
a.
Overview of community outreach efforts
Acknowledgement and explanation of community opposition / concerns
b.
c.
Description of the broad community support
Community overview - CM Cumbo 2 minutes
a.
Brief description of diverse, local community and impacted area
b.
General introduction of meeting participants
Group discussion and introductions 2 sentences to introduce themselves / define their

work in the community. 1 minute to describe why they support the bid. 10 minutes
Carlo Scissura the impacts on local businesses and support from the business
a.
community
b.
Gary Reilly description of community engagement and information flow.
Sarah Johnson Community response and benefits for the local community.
c.
d.
Rabbi Lippman faith based community support
Commissioner Torres-Springer agency response to community concerns
e.
Other major points to hit by TBD: ability to handle large scale events on a regular
f.
basis, community experience in proximity to Barclays center,
Closing remarks / Q&A - Marco
6:10 6:15 PM EN ROUTE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Lead car: NYPD

Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Laura Santucci, Leah Daughtry,
Tracie Pough, Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner, ***CM Cumbo -- add
Follow car: Chandan Sharma
Route: NYPD to send
6:00 PM AMANDA HOWE TO ARRIVE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF

MUSIC
6:15 6:30 PM ARRIVE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC
Greeted by: Alan Fishman

Tour: Alan Fishman, CFO
5 min Alan Fishman gives overview of BAM while walking to theater
10 min theater walking around, Q & A, media capabilities
5 min wrap and exit
On site: Drew Schustek
Joining before departure: Regina Myer
6:35 6:45 PM EN ROUTE BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK OR RIVER CAF
Lead car: NYPD

Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Laura Santucci, Regina Myer, Leah
Daughtry, Tracie Pough, Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner
Follow car: Chandan Sharma
Notes: Regina Myer to narrate Brooklyn streetscape, driving slowly down
Montague St.
Route: NYPD to send
7:00 7:10 PM (T) ARRIVE, VIEW BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK

ESPLANADE
Regina will lead straight to railing, no greeter upon arrival
On site: Dan Gross
7:10 7:15 PM (T) EN ROUTE RIVER CAFE
Lead car: NYPD

Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Laura Santucci, Leah Daughtry, (T)
Regina Myer, Chandan Sharma, Tracie Pough, Lily Adams, Stacy Eichner
Follow car: Dan Gross
Route: NYPD to send
6:45 7:35 PM PRIVATE RECEPTION WITH MAYOR, (T) FLONYC, AND

VIP GUESTS
River Caf confirmed by NYC & Co from 6pm on for 25 person reception
Coordinating room set up: NYC & Co (Kelly Curtin)
On site: TBD City Hall, Matt Everett, TBD IGA
***Adding remarks*** thank you for being here, were excited, reiterate top
lines
1 DWS
Chairwoman DWS
Tracie Pough
Lily Adams
Stacy Eichner
(T) Leah Daughtry? - Chandan do you know?
6 Administration Mayor
7
(T) FLONYC
Laura Santucci
Amanda Howe
10
Chandan Sharma
11
Gabrielle Fialkoff
12
Liz Lowery
13
Fred Dixon
14
Polly Trottenberg
15
Maria Torres-Springer
16
(T) Regina Myer
17
Marty Markowitz
18 Host Committee Jay Jacobs

19
George Gresham
20
Bruce Ratner
21
Alan Patricof
22
Alan Fishman
23
Charles Myers
24
Joe Rospars
25
Steven Rubenstein
26
Tonio Burgos
27
Michelle Adams
28
Michael Schlein
29
Jeff Lynford
30
Kathy Wylde
31
(T) Faith Gay
32 Electeds
CM Laurie Cumbo
33
(T) Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
34
Rep. Nydia Velazquez
35
Rep. Yvette Clarke
36 Latino leaders
Brennon Marcano
37
Carmen Ciparick
38
Ana Oliveira
39
Julissa Reynoso
40
Reynoso guest (Latino businesswoman)
41
Michelle Mulligan
7:35 8:10 PMEn route to LaGuardia Airport
NYPD escort, TBD route

Departing 9:30pm on JetBlue #1371
Lead car: NYPD
Main car (large SUV, ideally hybrid): DWS, Stacy Eichner
7:35 8:10 PMEn route to Penn Station
Follow car will move separated to Penn Station with Tracie Pough and Lily
Adams
Departing 9pm Amtrak Acela #2175
*Lily may try to make 8pm Acela
-Leigh Shapiro
DNC 2016 NYC
lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc
O: (212) 484-1259
C: (917) 575-4119
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Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Chandan Sharma
Dan Levitan; Michael DeLoach
Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; Andrew Friedman
Schumer confirmed for a portion of the visit. The local foods that will be tasted are
the ones in the arena, so Brooklyn Bangers, Calexico, Juniors...
-Dan Levitan
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C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Adding Marti.
DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything we can give
her about the itinerary that doesn't risk media showing up somewhere? Is she
tasting local foods at the Barclays Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak
(gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma
Yes
On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:58 AM, Dan Levitan

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>);
Chandan Sharma

<andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com<mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>>
wrote:
MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma;
Andrew Friedman

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I would also
like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it
makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Chandan Sharma
Michael DeLoach; Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; Andrew Friedman
But can I say any of this?

- mobile -
> wrote:
Schumer confirmed for a portion of the visit. The local foods that will be
tasted are the ones in the arena, so Brooklyn Bangers, Calexico, Juniors...
On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 3:25 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com>
wrote:
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Adding Marti.
DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything
we can give her about the itinerary that doesn't risk media showing up
somewhere? Is she tasting local foods at the Barclays Center perhaps?
Meeting Schumer?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475

To: Dan Levitan
Yes
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak

>> wrote:
MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan

Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>);
Chandan Sharma; Andrew Friedman

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I
would also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but
not sure it makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Adams, Marti
"Chandan Sharma"; Dan Levitan; Michael DeLoach
Lets give her the local food stuff. And say that shell spend a lot of time at Barclays the main
venue.
Ill also explain to her OTR that this trip isnt about marching bands and other stuff. We already did
that in August.

To: Dan Levitan; Michael DeLoach
Cc: Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; Andrew Friedman
Schumer confirmed for a portion of the visit. The local foods that will be tasted are the ones
in the arena, so Brooklyn Bangers, Calexico, Juniors...
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Adding Marti.
DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything we can give her
about the itinerary that doesn't risk media showing up somewhere? Is she tasting local foods
at the Barclays Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
--
Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>);
Chandan Sharma
Yes
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan
Sharma

MMV?

--
Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma; Andrew
Friedman

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I would also like to
tee up Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it makes
sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Adams, Marti
Chandan Sharma; Michael DeLoach; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
Sent that
- mobile -
On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:35 PM, Adams, Marti <MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov> wrote:
Lets give her the local food stuff. And say that shell spend a lot of time at Barclays
the main venue.
Ill also explain to her OTR that this trip isnt about marching bands and other stuff.
We already did that in August.

Schumer confirmed for a portion of the visit. The local foods that will be tasted
are the ones in the arena, so Brooklyn Bangers, Calexico, Juniors...
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Adding Marti.
DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything we can
give her about the itinerary that doesn't risk media showing up somewhere? Is
she tasting local foods at the Barclays Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Yes
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>);
Chandan Sharma

>> wrote:
MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com>); Chandan
Sharma; Andrew Friedman

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I would
also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we can on the latino piece
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not
sure it makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan
Adams Marti; Chandan Sharma; Michael DeLoach; Andrew Friedman
Is she good? She was texting me but think it was right before she got this
On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:38 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
Sent that
- mobile On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:35 PM, Adams, Marti <MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov>> wrote:
Lets give her the local food stuff. And say that shell spend a lot of time at Barclays the main venue.
Ill also explain to her OTR that this trip isnt about marching bands and other stuff. We already did that in August.
Schumer confirmed for a portion of the visit. The local foods that will be tasted are the ones in the arena, so Brooklyn
Bangers, Calexico, Juniors...
On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 3:25 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc>]
Adding Marti.
DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything we can give her about the itinerary that doesn't
risk media showing up somewhere? Is she tasting local foods at the Barclays Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
From: DeLoach, Michael [mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov>]
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com><http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma

Yes
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com><http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma

< A>>>> wrote:
MMV?

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com><http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma; Andrew Friedman

They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I would also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if we
She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it makes sense to give that.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
-Chandan Sharma
<><><><><>
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Laura Santucci
Adams Marti; Chandan Sharma; Michael DeLoach; Andrew Friedman
Yea, think so.

- mobile > On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:00 PM, Laura Santucci <lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:
>
> Is she good? She was texting me but think it was right before she got this
>
> On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:38 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
>
> Sent that
>
> - mobile >
> On Jan 29, 2015, at 6:35 PM, Adams, Marti <MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov>> wrote:
>
> Lets give her the local food stuff. And say that shell spend a lot of time at Barclays the main venue.
>
> Ill also explain to her OTR that this trip isnt about marching bands and other stuff. We already did that in August.
>
> From: Chandan Sharma [mailto
> To: Dan Levitan; Michael DeLoach
> Cc: Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; Andrew Friedman
> Subject: Re: Daily News for tomorrow
>
> Schumer confirmed for a portion of the visit. The local foods that will be tasted are the ones in the arena, so Brooklyn
Bangers, Calexico, Juniors...
>
> On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 3:25 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com<mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com>> wrote:
> What local foods? Or just that local foods will be tasted?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
> C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc>]
> To: Dan Levitan; Marti Adams
> Cc: Andrew Friedman; Chandan Sharma
>
> Adding Marti.
> Comfortable with local food tasting
> Schumer isn't confirmed due to votes
>
>
> On Jan 29, 2015, at 3:11 PM, "Dan Levitan"
>
> DN is looking for more color....something Brooklyny - is there anything we can give her about the itinerary that doesn't
risk media showing up somewhere? Is she tasting local foods at the Barclays Center perhaps? Meeting Schumer?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
> C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
> @levitandan<https://twitter.com/levitandan>
>
> From: DeLoach, Michael [mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov<mailto:mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov>]
> To: Dan Levitan
> Cc: Andrew Friedman; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com><http://gmail.com>); Chandan
Sharma
>
> Yes
>
>
> On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:58 AM, Dan Levitan
> You'll let me know about Senators?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
> C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
>
> Cc: Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com><http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma
>
> Sure they would be happy to
> Can you just reach out to Eric pls?
>
>
>
> On Jan 29, 2015, at 10:41 AM, Andrew Friedman
< A>>>> wrote:
> MMV?
>
>
>
> Someone else to make the same argument?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
> C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
>
> To: Dan Levitan
> Cc: Laura Santucci; PhilWalzak (gmail.com<http://gmail.com><http://gmail.com>); Chandan Sharma; Andrew
Friedman
>
> Hector out because large number of members in Philly.
>
>
>
>
> They would really like Gillibrand or Schumer on the record - possible? I would also like to tee up Hector from 32BJ if
we can on the latino piece
>
> She is asking for any specific neighborhood locations DWS will visit, but not sure it makes sense to give that.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315<tel:646.200.5315>
C: 201.674.7475<tel:201.674.7475>
-Chandan Sharma
<><><><><>
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Mahen Gunaratna
DeLoach, Michael
Andrew Friedman; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Dan Levitan; Laura Santucci; Sharma,
Chandan
Re: Latinos letter to DNC
Friday, January 30, 2015 4:56:53 PM
Allowed to use ambassador title?

Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 30, 2015, at 4:54 PM, DeLoach, Michael <mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov>
wrote:
Think we have critical mass on signers for the latino letter. Below is who is good to go.
Whats plan to get this out?
  NYC Council Speaker Melissa

Mark-Viverito
  Bronx Borough President

Ruben Diaz, Jr.
  Congress Member Jose

Serrano
  Congress Member Nydia

Velazquez
  State Senator Martin Dilan

  Assembly Member Jose
Peralta
  Assembly Member Felix W.

Ortiz
  Assembly Member Victor

Pichardo
  Assembly Member Marcos

Crespo
  Council Member Ydanis

Rodriguez
  Council Member Julissa
Reynoso
  George Miranda, President,

Teamsters Joint Council 16
  Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez,

Former NYS Secretary of State (cannot use new title at AARP)
  Luis Garden Acosta, Founder

& President, El Fuente
  Dr. Rafael Lantigua,

Community Leader
  Zenaida Mendez, Former

President, NYS National Organization for Women
  Tonio Burgos, Member, DNC

National Executive Committee.
  Sam Cruz, Pastor, Trinity

Lutheran Chruch
  Fernando Ferrer, Former

Bronx Borough President
  Julissa Reynoso, Ambassador

to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
From:
To:
Cc:
Dan Levitan
DeLoach, Michael
Andrew Friedman; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci;
Sharma, Chandan
Re: Latinos letter to DNC
Friday, January 30, 2015 5:01:41 PM
Subject:
Date:
Propose we pitch to Daily News or Politico Sunday for Monday.

Would a critical mass of these folks do a press conference to follow the letter?
- mobile -
On Jan 30, 2015, at 4:55 PM, DeLoach, Michael <mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov>
wrote:
Think we have critical mass on signers for the latino letter. Below is who is good to go.
Whats plan to get this out?
  NYC Council Speaker Melissa

Mark-Viverito
  Bronx Borough President

Ruben Diaz, Jr.
  Congress Member Jose

Serrano
  Congress Member Nydia

Velazquez
  State Senator Martin Dilan

  Assembly Member Jose
Peralta
  Assembly Member Felix W.

Ortiz
  Assembly Member Victor

Pichardo
  Assembly Member Marcos

Crespo
  Council Member Ydanis

Rodriguez
  Council Member Julissa

Reynoso
  George Miranda, President,

Teamsters Joint Council 16
  Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez,

Former NYS Secretary of State (cannot use new title at AARP)
  Luis Garden Acosta, Founder

& President, El Fuente
  Dr. Rafael Lantigua,

Community Leader
  Zenaida Mendez, Former

President, NYS National Organization for Women
  Tonio Burgos, Member, DNC

National Executive Committee.
  Sam Cruz, Pastor, Trinity

Lutheran Chruch
  Fernando Ferrer, Former

Bronx Borough President
  Julissa Reynoso, Ambassador

to the Oriental Republic of Uruguay
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Mahen Gunaratna
Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci
RE: Chris Matthews
Monday, February 02, 2015 2:35:27 PM
Has there been any conversation with Hayes? Do we know hes supportive?

Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 2:33 PM
To: Mahen Gunaratna
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Jonathan
Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci
Subject: Re: Chris Matthews
do we need an MSNBC push? local boy Chris Hayes, etc praising Bklyn - TVs acorss DC
Dem landscape will no doubt have MSNBC on...
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 2:29 PM, Mahen Gunaratna
This too:
wrote:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/wp/2015/02/02/democratic-convention-should-goto-philadelphia/
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 2:27 PM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com>

wrote:
ICYMI: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/chris-matthews-the-2016-democratic-nationalconvention-should-be-in-philadelphia/2015/01/30/46ae5f04-a7e7-11e4-a06b9df2002b86a0 story.html
From: Sharma, Chandan [mailto:CSharma@cityhall.nyc.gov]

To: PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Cc: Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan
Subject: Re: Latinos letter to DNC
Will send.
On Feb 2, 2015, at 2:21 PM, "Phillip Walzak"
> wrote:
CHandan?
we are working on a translation now
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Friedman
Per MDL, Annabel Palma just signed on as well.
Chandan: are you able to add her and circulate a clean PDF (or is it too late)?
Marti: certainly for the Spanish version, at least

Sent: Monday, February 02, 2015 11:33 AM
To: DeLoach, Michael; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura
Santucci
Subject: RE: Latinos letter to DNC
Here is final version with MDL's final list of signers.
From: DeLoach, Michael
To: Sharma, Chandan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman
Santucci
THIS is final list of signers

Use THIS version
From: Sharma, Chandan

To: PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Andrew Friedman
Cc: DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P
RAGONE; Laura Santucci
the bid - updated<~WRD000.jpg> pdf w logo attached.
To: Andrew Friedman
RAGONE; Laura Santucci; Sharma, Chandan
shud this come from BID or CITY?

On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 11:13 AM, Andrew Friedman
Revised (w/ MDLs Peralta correction) and reattached as both PDF and Word.

Cc: Andrew Friedman; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P
ok lets slow <~WRD000.jpg> this down so we get this right

On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 11:09 AM, DeLoach, Michael
<mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov> wrote:
DO NOT SEND
error

To: PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Dan Levitan; Marti Adams
Cc: DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci;
Sharma, Chandan
PDF version attached

Cc: Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE;
Laura Santucci; Sharma, Chandan
toi be sure i have the latest can BR send final text and list of signers
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 10:08 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
Lets do that and .pdf it DN blog will post too.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P
we can rls from here

just make sure thats the best move
Politico will run tomorrow morning, Capital going up now.
Can this group release themselves or should be stick it on bid letterhead and
blast?
- mobile -
On Feb 1, 2015, at 10:25 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

News is passing but Politico will take for tomorrows Playbook.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 7:16 PM
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen;
P RAGONE; Laura Santucci; Sharma, Chandan
smart
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 7:03 PM, Andrew Friedman
If she takes it for Monday's paper, let's encourage her to put it
online Sunday night and then, once up, flag for the morning
verticals (Azi, C&S, etc.) to include in the Monday morning
emails.
On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Phillip Walzak
wrote:
lets do it
she is hungry for a story to fill monday space
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 6:49 PM, Dan Levitan
Good here. Happy to take.
- mobile On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:48 PM, Phillip Walzak
wrote:
again
Jen Fermino on this?
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:18 PM,
Phillip Walzak
> wrote:
ask JEn - she has new space she
needs to fill each Sun, Mon
@NYDN
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM,
Dan Levitan
Propose we pitch to Daily News
or Politico Sunday for Monday.
Would a critical mass of these
folks do a press conference to
follow the letter?
- mobile On Jan 30, 2015, at 4:55 PM,
DeLoach, Michael
<mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov>
wrote:
Think we have critical
mass on signers for
the latino letter.
Below is who is good
to go. Whats plan to
get this out?
NYC
Council
Speaker
Melissa
MarkViverito
Bronx
Borough
President
Ruben
Diaz,
Jr.
Congress
Member
Jose
Serrano
Congress
Member
Nydia
Velazquez
State
Senator
Martin
Dilan
Assembly
Member
Jose
Peralta
Assembly
Member
Felix
W.
Ortiz
Assembly
Member
Victor
Pichardo
Assembly
Member
Marcos
Crespo
Council
Member
Ydanis
Rodriguez

Council
Member
Julissa
Reynoso
George
Miranda,
President,
Teamsters
Joint
Council
16
Lorraine
CortesVazquez,
Former
NYS
Secretary
of
State
(cannot
use
new
title
at
AARP)
Luis
Garden
Acosta,
Founder
&
President,
El
Fuente
Dr.
Rafael
Lantigua,
Community
Leader
Zenaida
Mendez,
Former
President,
NYS
National
Organization
for
Women
Tonio
Burgos,
Member,
DNC
National
Executive
Committee.
Sam
Cruz,
Pastor,
Trinity
Lutheran
Chruch
Fernando
Ferrer,
Former
Bronx
Borough
President
Julissa
Reynoso,
Ambassador
to the
Oriental
Republic
of
Uruguay
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
Sharma, Chandan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci
Spanish version of website
If were going to position this as its own hit which makes sense we should put something
prominent on the English website (just a few hours before whenever we announce so as not to tip
hand) that links to the Spanish version. Also worth noting that neither Philly nor Columbus have a
Spanish version (that I can find).

To: 'Sharma, Chandan'; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Cc: DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE;
Laura Santucci
Subject: Chris Matthews
ICYMI: http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/chris-matthews-the-2016-democratic-nationalconvention-should-be-in-philadelphia/2015/01/30/46ae5f04-a7e7-11e4-a06b9df2002b86a0_story.html

Cc: Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan
Will send.
On Feb 2, 2015, at 2:21 PM, "Phillip Walzak"
> wrote:
CHandan?
we are working on a translation now
On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 1:42 PM, Andrew Friedman

Santucci

Santucci

Use THIS version

the bid - updated<~WRD000.jpg> pdf w logo attached.
To: Andrew Friedman


]
ok lets slow <~WRD000.jpg> this down so we get this right

DO NOT SEND
error

To: PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Dan Levitan; Marti Adams
Cc: DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci;
Sharma, Chandan
PDF version attached

]
Cc: Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE;
Laura Santucci; Sharma, Chandan
toi be sure i have the latest can BR send final text and list of signers
Lets do that and .pdf it DN blog will post too.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Dan Levitan
Cc: Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P
we can rls from here

just make sure thats the best move
Politico will run tomorrow morning, Capital going up now.
Can this group release themselves or should be stick it on bid letterhead and
blast?
- mobile On Feb 1, 2015, at 10:25 AM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
News is passing but Politico will take for tomorrows Playbook.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 7:16 PM
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; DeLoach, Michael; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen;
smart
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 7:03 PM, Andrew Friedman
If she takes it for Monday's paper, let's encourage her to put it
online Sunday night and then, once up, flag for the morning
verticals (Azi, C&S, etc.) to include in the Monday morning
emails.
On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Phillip Walzak
> wrote:
lets do it
she is hungry for a story to fill monday space
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 6:49 PM, Dan Levitan
Good here. Happy to take.
- mobile On Jan 30, 2015, at 6:48 PM, Phillip Walzak
wrote:
again
Jen Fermino on this?
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:18 PM,
Phillip Walzak
> wrote:
ask JEn - she has new space she
needs to fill each Sun, Mon
@NYDN
On Fri, Jan 30, 2015 at 5:00 PM,
Dan Levitan
Propose we pitch to Daily News
or Politico Sunday for Monday.
Would a critical mass of these
folks do a press conference to
follow the letter?
- mobile On Jan 30, 2015, at 4:55 PM,
DeLoach, Michael
<mdeloach@cityhall.nyc.gov>
wrote:
Think we have critical
mass on signers for
the latino letter.
Below is who is good
to go. Whats plan to
get this out?
NYC
Council
Speaker
Melissa
MarkViverito
Bronx
Borough
President
Ruben
Diaz,
Jr.
Congress
Member
Jose
Serrano
Congress
Member
Nydia
Velazquez
State
Senator
Martin
Dilan
Assembly
Member
Jose
Peralta
Assembly
Member
Felix
W.
Ortiz
Assembly
Member
Victor
Pichardo
Assembly
Member
Marcos
Crespo
Council
Member
Ydanis
Rodriguez
Council
Member
Julissa
Reynoso

George
Miranda,
President,
Teamsters
Joint
Council
16
Lorraine
CortesVazquez,
Former
NYS
Secretary
of
State
(cannot
use
new
title
at
AARP)
Luis
Garden
Acosta,
Founder
&
President,
El
Fuente
Dr.
Rafael
Lantigua,
Community
Leader
Zenaida
Mendez,
Former
President,
NYS
National
Organization
for
Women
Tonio
Burgos,
Member,
DNC
National
Executive
Committee.
Sam
Cruz,
Pastor,
Trinity
Lutheran
Chruch
Fernando
Ferrer,
Former
Bronx
Borough
President
Julissa
Reynoso,
Ambassador
to the
Oriental
Republic
of
Uruguay
campaign headquarters
02/02/15 07:46 PM UPDATED 02/02/15 07:54 PM
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ByAlex Seitz-Wald
If Hillary Clinton decides to run for president, her campaign is likely to be headquartered inNew York
City, as opposed to the suburbs whereadvisers had previously planned, three sources familiar with
Clintons planning told msnbc.
Choosing a new home base is a key item on former secretary of states to-do list as she prepares for
an almost certain 2016 presidential campaign launch, which could come as early as April. Her small
personal staff moved tonew officesin midtown Manhattan in August, but the space is far too small to
accommodate the massive operation needed for a presidential campaign.
RELATED: Hillary Clinton is running out the clock
While Clinton and her advisers hadpreviously eyedthe Westchester County city of White Plains,
about 25 miles north of Manhattan, Clinton has now more or less decided on a location in New York
City, likely either Brooklyn or Queens, according to three knowledgeable Democrats, who spoke on the
condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to discuss the matter with the press.
A base ingentrifyingBrooklyn or Queens could help give Clintons campaign a youthful feel, and
would likely be a relief for Democratic operatives dreading a relocation to the suburb, or a daily
commute from New York City. White Plainsis about an hour from Manhattan by public transit.
White Plains is not conducive for the mainly younger generation of political staff that is going to
make up the majority of her headquarters, said one Democrat familiar with the planning discussions.
A more central location will be more inviting for the long hours a campaign will expect of them.
And while White Plains is a middle-class city, some Democrats worried about the optics of Clinton
putting her main office in the affluent Westchester County, as the choice could contribute to the
narrative that Clinton is out of touch. The former secretary of state and her husband, former president
Bill Clinton, have a home in nearby Chappaqua, which has the become a locus of campaign planning.
One thing Clinton and her advisers have been dead set against is headquartering her campaign in
Washington, D.C., again. Her 2008 presidential campaign was based in a former Immigration and
Naturalization Services building in a suburb of the capital, and being so close to the heart of the
political-media industry was corrosive, former staffers say. Meanwhile, Obama campaign veterans say
their outside-the-beltway Chicago location was a boon.
Brooklyn is one of four finalists to host the Democratic National Convention in 2016, and Clinton is
close with New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio, who managed her 2000 Senate campaign.
A Clinton spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment.
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/hillary-clinton-eyes-new-york-city-campaign-headquarters
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

Cc: Mahen Gunaratna; Marti Adams; Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael;
; Dan Levitan; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci
Absolute final. Get it out the door. Thanks

To: Sharma, Chandan
Dan Levitan; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci
guys this is taking way way too long to get out the door
why the moving target
2015-02-02 15:49 GMT-05:00 Sharma, Chandan <CSharma@cityhall.nyc.gov>:

So I can say more than 180,000?
From: Mahen Gunaratna [mailto:

]
To: Marti Adams
Cc: PhilWalzak (gmail.com); Sharma, Chandan; Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael;
Latest draft of SOTC will use 180,000 for IDNYC, not 150,000.
2015-02-02 15:12 GMT-05:00 Marti Adams

Both versions should say more than 150,000 people have already begun
application process for IDNYC. Not 100,000
2015-02-02 15:10 GMT-05:00 Phillip Walzak
El Puente rather
ok
can you now merge these two in same doc?
need to add palma to both lists --Annabel Palma, concejal
also El Fuente needs to be El Puenta

Nueva York, 2 de febrero de 2015
Congresista Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Presidenta, Comit Nacional Demcrata
430 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Estimada Presidenta Wasserman Schultz,
El da despus de las elecciones congresionales de 2014, Ben Monterroso, el

director ejecutivo de Mi Familia Vota, una organizacin nacional que
promociona la participacin cvica para abogar por asuntos importantes para la
comunidad latina, escribi: Para nosotros, la eleccin de 2016 comienza hoy.
Queremos ver acciones en los asuntos que nos ataen. Esta es una
comunidad poderosa: se estima que 28 millones de latinos sern elegibles
para votar en las elecciones de 2016, eso es ms de 20% de todos los votos
que hubo en las presidenciales de 2012. La pregunta, por lo tanto, no es si la
idea de conectar con la comunidad latina debe ser una parte crtica de
cualquier estrategia electoral; eso ya es un hecho. La cuestin es cmo
hacerlo.
Una manera puede ser resaltar las iniciativas demcratas, los programas que
ya estn en marcha y que buscan elevar a la comunidad latina. Ninguna
ciudad de este pas est ms comprometida con esta causa que Nueva York, y
por eso celebrar la Convencin Demcrata en Nueva York sera una fuerte
seal que nuestro partido puede enviar.
La Ciudad de Nueva York acaba de lanzar el programa de identificacin

municipal ms ambicioso de los Estados Unidos. IDNYC les da a los residentes,
independientemente de su estatus migratorio, acceso a un carn de
identificacin oficial gratuito que les abre las puertas a servicios municipales.
En menos de un mes, ms de 100,000 personas han iniciado el proceso para
aplicar por esta identificacin.
El ao pasado, la ciudad de Nueva York aprob e implement la nueva ley de

das de enfermedad pagados, la cual obliga a empresas de cinco o ms
empleados a proveer hasta 40 horas remuneradas al ao por concepto de
ausencia debido a enfermedad. La legislacin, promulgada en julio en contra

de fuertes objeciones conservadoras, ayud a revivir el impulso nacional por
esta idea. Seis meses ms tarde, el presidente Obama pidi una legislacin
similar durante su discurso anual del Estado de la Nacin.
Este verano, ms de 50,000 estudiantes asistieron al primer da de pre-escolar

gratis y a tiempo completo del nuevo programa de pre-escolar universal de la
ciudad de Nueva York. El New York Times lo llam un hito de la reforma
educativa. De acuerdo con expertos en educacin, el pre-escolar universal ha
demostrado mejorar el desempeo acadmico entre estudiantes de minoras.
La Ciudad de Nueva York tambin est liderando la conversacin sobre el

salario mnimo, un asunto central para las comunidades minoritarias. El ao
pasado, en un movimiento elogiado por el Departamento Federal del Trabajo
de los Estados Unidos, la ciudad expandi la Ley de Salarios Justos para los
Neoyorquinos, la cual obliga a arrendatarios comerciales que reciben subsidios
del gobierno pagarles a los trabajadores $13.13 la hora, un incremento de
10%. Para cuando nuestro prximo presidente sea electo, el estado de Nueva
York podra tener el salario mnimo ms alto del pas, a $10.50 la hora. Los
lderes de Nueva York creen firmemente que nadie que trabaje a tiempo
completo debera vivir a punto de caer en la pobreza.
Quizs ningn asunto es ms importante para la comunidad latina o ms

crucial para las venideras elecciones presidenciales que la inmigracin. El
xito de las iniciativas del Presidente Obama depender en buena medida de
la capacidad de las municipalidades de implementarlas. La Ciudad de Nueva
York, el hogar de 2.4 millones de latinos (ms que la poblacin de algunas
ciudades americanas) ha tomado la batuta: en diciembre, el alcalde de Blasio
sirvi de anfitrin para alcaldes de ms de 20 ciudades del pas, altos
funcionarios de la Casa Blanca, y el Secretario de Seguridad Jeh Johnson, para
discutir las mejores maneras de implementar las medidas administrativas del
presidente. El grupo, Ciudades Unidas por la Accin en Inmigracin, est
moldeando el debate nacional sobre la inmigracin y presionando por
reformas globales.
La Ciudad de Nueva York es la punta de la flecha cuando tiene que ver con
los asuntos cvicos ms importantes de la comunidad latina. No hay otra
ciudad ms comprometida en avanzar estas causas que Nueva York, y en
consecuencia el Partido Demcrata no tiene mejor manera de llegarle a esta
comunidad que escogindola como la sede de su convencin.
Sinceramente,
Tonio Burgos, Miembro, Comit Nacional Ejecutivo del Comit Nacional

Demcrata
Melissa Mark-Viverito, Presidenta del Concejo Municipal
Ruben Diaz, Jr., Presidente del Condado del Bronx
Jos Serrano, Congresista
Nydia Velazquez, Congresista
Martin Dilan, Senador Estatal
Gustavo Rivera, Senador Estatal
Jos Serrano, Senador Estatal
Jose Peralta, Senador Estatal
Marcos Crespo, Asamblesta
Julissa Ferreras, Asamblesta
Francisco Moya, Asamblesta
Felix W. Ortiz, Asamblesta
Victor Pichardo, Asamblesta
Antonio Reynoso, Concejal
Robert Rodriguez, Asamblesta
Ydanis Rodriguez, Concejal
Luis Sepulveda, Asamblesta
George Miranda, Presidente, Teamsters Joint Council 16
Julissa Reynoso, Ex-embajador de la Repblicad Uruguay
Dr. Rafael Lantigua, Lder comunitario
Rosita Romero, Lder comunitario
Zenaida Mendez, Ex-presidente, NYS National Organization for Women
Sam Cruz, Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church
Fernando Ferrer, Ex-presidente del Condado del Bronx
Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, Ex-secretario del Estado de Nueva York
Luis Garden Acosta, Fundador y Presidente, El Fuente

On Mon, Feb 2, 2015 at 2:42 PM, Sharma, Chandan
<CSharma@cityhall.nyc.gov> wrote:
Here is updated with Annabel Palma.

To: Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Cc: Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci



Use THIS version

the bid - updated
pdf w logo attached.

To: Andrew Friedman


ok lets slow
this down so we get this right

DO NOT SEND
error
From:
York City, as opposed to the suburbs whereadvisers had previously planned, three sources familiar
with Clintons planning told msnbc.
Choosing a new home base is a key item on former secretary of states to-do list as she prepares for
an almost certain 2016 presidential campaign launch, which could come as early as April. Her small
personal staff moved tonew officesin midtown Manhattan in August, but the space is far too small
to accommodate the massive operation needed for a presidential campaign.
RELATED: Hillary Clinton is running out the clock
While Clinton and her advisers hadpreviously eyedthe Westchester County city of White Plains,
about 25 miles north of Manhattan, Clinton has now more or less decided on a location in New
York City, likely either Brooklyn or Queens, according to three knowledgeable Democrats, who
spoke on the condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to discuss the matter with the
press.
A base ingentrifyingBrooklyn or Queens could help give Clintons campaign a youthful feel, and
would likely be a relief for Democratic operatives dreading a relocation to the suburb, or a daily
commute from New York City. White Plainsis about an hour from Manhattan by public transit.
White Plains is not conducive for the mainly younger generation of political staff that is going to
make up the majority of her headquarters, said one Democrat familiar with the planning
discussions. A more central location will be more inviting for the long hours a campaign will
expect of them.
And while White Plains is a middle-class city, some Democrats worried about the optics of Clinton
putting her main office in the affluent Westchester County, as the choice could contribute to the
narrative that Clinton is out of touch. The former secretary of state and her husband, former
president Bill Clinton, have a home in nearby Chappaqua, which has the become a locus of
campaign planning.
One thing Clinton and her advisers have been dead set against is headquartering her campaign in
Washington, D.C., again. Her 2008 presidential campaign was based in a former Immigration and
Naturalization Services building in a suburb of the capital, and being so close to the heart of the
political-media industry was corrosive, former staffers say. Meanwhile, Obama campaign veterans
say their outside-the-beltway Chicago location was a boon.
Brooklyn is one of four finalists to host the Democratic National Convention in 2016, and Clinton is
close with New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio, who managed her 2000 Senate campaign.
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/hillary-clinton-eyes-new-york-city-campaign-headquarters
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan


To: Sharma, Chandan
2015-02-02 15:49 GMT-05:00 Sharma, Chandan <CSharma@cityhall.nyc.gov>:


To: Marti Adams
2015-02-02 15:12 GMT-05:00 Marti Adams

El Puente rather
ok
>:

El da despus de las elecciones congresionales de 2014, Ben Monterroso, el

director ejecutivo de Mi Familia Vota, una organizacin nacional que
promociona la participacin cvica para abogar por asuntos importantes para
la comunidad latina, escribi: Para nosotros, la eleccin de 2016 comienza
hoy. Queremos ver acciones en los asuntos que nos ataen. Esta es una
comunidad poderosa: se estima que 28 millones de latinos sern elegibles
para votar en las elecciones de 2016, eso es ms de 20% de todos los votos
que hubo en las presidenciales de 2012. La pregunta, por lo tanto, no es si
la idea de conectar con la comunidad latina debe ser una parte crtica de
cualquier estrategia electoral; eso ya es un hecho. La cuestin es cmo
hacerlo.
Una manera puede ser resaltar las iniciativas demcratas, los programas que
ya estn en marcha y que buscan elevar a la comunidad latina. Ninguna
ciudad de este pas est ms comprometida con esta causa que Nueva York,
y por eso celebrar la Convencin Demcrata en Nueva York sera una fuerte
seal que nuestro partido puede enviar.
La Ciudad de Nueva York acaba de lanzar el programa de identificacin

municipal ms ambicioso de los Estados Unidos. IDNYC les da a los
residentes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, acceso a un carn
de identificacin oficial gratuito que les abre las puertas a servicios
municipales. En menos de un mes, ms de 100,000 personas han iniciado el
proceso para aplicar por esta identificacin.
El ao pasado, la ciudad de Nueva York aprob e implement la nueva ley

de das de enfermedad pagados, la cual obliga a empresas de cinco o ms
empleados a proveer hasta 40 horas remuneradas al ao por concepto de
ausencia debido a enfermedad. La legislacin, promulgada en julio en contra
de fuertes objeciones conservadoras, ayud a revivir el impulso nacional por
esta idea. Seis meses ms tarde, el presidente Obama pidi una legislacin
similar durante su discurso anual del Estado de la Nacin.
Este verano, ms de 50,000 estudiantes asistieron al primer da de pre-
escolar gratis y a tiempo completo del nuevo programa de pre-escolar

universal de la ciudad de Nueva York. El New York Times lo llam un hito
de la reforma educativa. De acuerdo con expertos en educacin, el preescolar universal ha demostrado mejorar el desempeo acadmico entre
estudiantes de minoras.
La Ciudad de Nueva York tambin est liderando la conversacin sobre el

salario mnimo, un asunto central para las comunidades minoritarias. El ao
pasado, en un movimiento elogiado por el Departamento Federal del Trabajo
de los Estados Unidos, la ciudad expandi la Ley de Salarios Justos para los
Neoyorquinos, la cual obliga a arrendatarios comerciales que reciben
subsidios del gobierno pagarles a los trabajadores $13.13 la hora, un
incremento de 10%. Para cuando nuestro prximo presidente sea electo, el
estado de Nueva York podra tener el salario mnimo ms alto del pas, a
$10.50 la hora. Los lderes de Nueva York creen firmemente que nadie que
trabaje a tiempo completo debera vivir a punto de caer en la pobreza.
Quizs ningn asunto es ms importante para la comunidad latina o ms

crucial para las venideras elecciones presidenciales que la inmigracin. El
xito de las iniciativas del Presidente Obama depender en buena medida de
la capacidad de las municipalidades de implementarlas. La Ciudad de Nueva
York, el hogar de 2.4 millones de latinos (ms que la poblacin de algunas
ciudades americanas) ha tomado la batuta: en diciembre, el alcalde de
Blasio sirvi de anfitrin para alcaldes de ms de 20 ciudades del pas, altos
funcionarios de la Casa Blanca, y el Secretario de Seguridad Jeh Johnson,
para discutir las mejores maneras de implementar las medidas
administrativas del presidente. El grupo, Ciudades Unidas por la Accin en
Inmigracin, est moldeando el debate nacional sobre la inmigracin y
presionando por reformas globales.
La Ciudad de Nueva York es la punta de la flecha cuando tiene que ver con
los asuntos cvicos ms importantes de la comunidad latina. No hay otra
ciudad ms comprometida en avanzar estas causas que Nueva York, y en
consecuencia el Partido Demcrata no tiene mejor manera de llegarle a esta
comunidad que escogindola como la sede de su convencin.
Sinceramente,
Tonio Burgos, Miembro, Comit Nacional Ejecutivo del Comit Nacional

Demcrata

Zenaida Mendez, Ex-presidente, NYS National Organization for Women


Santucci

Santucci

Santucci

Use THIS version

the bid - updated

To: Andrew Friedman


ok lets slow

DO NOT SEND
error
From:
-Chandan Sharma
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Marti Adams
Chandan Sharma; Dan Levitan; Mahen Gunaratna; Andrew Friedman; DeLoach, Michael; Jonathan Rosen; P
Re: MSNBC: Hillary Clinton eyes New York City campaign headquarters
Tuesday, February 03, 2015 2:03:54 PM
How's this. Aime Parnes is also asking about HRC choosing BK, but not in relation to
the convention.
On background:
If these reports are true, its a sign that Hillary is proud of NYC and the state which
catapulted her to the Senate and New Yorkers would enthusiastically embrace this.
Also, the fact that Brooklyn is being floated as a possibility disproves one of the
main talking points of our competition for the bid: Brooklyn is scary or too liberal
and wont play well to the rest of the country.
Off the record:

Not uncommon for candidates to HQ their operations in their home states where
they have the electoral base.
Remember, HRC got tons of flack in autopsy of 2008 primary for having her HQ
inside the Beltway we all know she was never going to do it there.
> wrote:
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:55 PM, Phillip Walzak
also the premise that natl presidential campaigs pick HQ sites for "consolation
prizes" is stupid and ludricous and not what campaigns do - they pick sites that
help them win, and this validates BK as a great spot
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:53 PM, Marti Adams
wrote:
Yes
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:52 PM, Phillip Walzak
MA do you have the inquiry, can you run point
wrote:
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:47 PM, Chandan Sharma

wrote:
Agree. We need to push back hard and spin as positive thing, frankly.
On Tue, Feb 3, 2015 at 1:31 PM, ptwalzak <
Nydn running this as a sign of consolation prize
>
> wrote:
Think we need a forceful response....I'm all ears to something better but I

think this shows bk isn't risky or scary is a good starting point
knowledgeable Democrats, who spoke on the condition of anonymity since they were not
authorized to discuss the matter with the press.
A base ingentrifyingBrooklyn or Queens could help give Clintons campaign a youthful
feel, and would likely be a relief for Democratic operatives dreading a relocation to the
suburb, or a daily commute from New York City. White Plainsis about an hour from
Manhattan by public transit.
White Plains is not conducive for the mainly younger generation of political staff that is
going to make up the majority of her headquarters, said one Democrat familiar with the
planning discussions. A more central location will be more inviting for the long hours a
campaign will expect of them.
And while White Plains is a middle-class city, some Democrats worried about the optics of
Clinton putting her main office in the affluent Westchester County, as the choice could
contribute to the narrative that Clinton is out of touch. The former secretary of state and her
husband, former president Bill Clinton, have a home in nearby Chappaqua, which has the
become a locus of campaign planning.
One thing Clinton and her advisers have been dead set against is headquartering her
campaign in Washington, D.C., again. Her 2008 presidential campaign was based in a former
Immigration and Naturalization Services building in a suburb of the capital, and being so
close to the heart of the political-media industry was corrosive, former staffers say.
Meanwhile, Obama campaign veterans say their outside-the-beltway Chicago location was a
boon.
Brooklyn is one of four finalists to host the Democratic National Convention in 2016, and
Clinton is close with New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio, who managed her 2000 Senate
campaign.
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/hillary-clinton-eyes-new-york-city-campaignheadquarters
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan


To: Sharma, Chandan
2015-02-02 15:49 GMT-05:00 Sharma, Chandan

<CSharma@cityhall.nyc.gov>:

To: Marti Adams
2015-02-02 15:12 GMT-05:00 Marti Adams

>:
El Puente rather
ok

>:

El da despus de las elecciones congresionales de 2014, Ben
Monterroso, el director ejecutivo de Mi Familia Vota, una organizacin
nacional que promociona la participacin cvica para abogar por
asuntos importantes para la comunidad latina, escribi: Para
nosotros, la eleccin de 2016 comienza hoy. Queremos ver acciones
en los asuntos que nos ataen. Esta es una comunidad poderosa: se
estima que 28 millones de latinos sern elegibles para votar en las
elecciones de 2016, eso es ms de 20% de todos los votos que hubo
en las presidenciales de 2012. La pregunta, por lo tanto, no es si la
idea de conectar con la comunidad latina debe ser una parte crtica de
cualquier estrategia electoral; eso ya es un hecho. La cuestin es
cmo hacerlo.
Una manera puede ser resaltar las iniciativas demcratas, los

programas que ya estn en marcha y que buscan elevar a la
comunidad latina. Ninguna ciudad de este pas est ms
comprometida con esta causa que Nueva York, y por eso celebrar la
Convencin Demcrata en Nueva York sera una fuerte seal que
nuestro partido puede enviar.
La Ciudad de Nueva York acaba de lanzar el programa de

identificacin municipal ms ambicioso de los Estados Unidos. IDNYC
les da a los residentes, independientemente de su estatus migratorio,
acceso a un carn de identificacin oficial gratuito que les abre las
puertas a servicios municipales. En menos de un mes, ms de 100,000
personas han iniciado el proceso para aplicar por esta identificacin.
El ao pasado, la ciudad de Nueva York aprob e implement la

nueva ley de das de enfermedad pagados, la cual obliga a empresas
de cinco o ms empleados a proveer hasta 40 horas remuneradas al
ao por concepto de ausencia debido a enfermedad. La legislacin,
promulgada en julio en contra de fuertes objeciones conservadoras,
ayud a revivir el impulso nacional por esta idea. Seis meses ms
tarde, el presidente Obama pidi una legislacin similar durante su
discurso anual del Estado de la Nacin.
Este verano, ms de 50,000 estudiantes asistieron al primer da de

pre-escolar gratis y a tiempo completo del nuevo programa de preescolar universal de la ciudad de Nueva York. El New York Times lo
llam un hito de la reforma educativa. De acuerdo con expertos en
educacin, el pre-escolar universal ha demostrado mejorar el
desempeo acadmico entre estudiantes de minoras.
La Ciudad de Nueva York tambin est liderando la conversacin

sobre el salario mnimo, un asunto central para las comunidades
minoritarias. El ao pasado, en un movimiento elogiado por el
Departamento Federal del Trabajo de los Estados Unidos, la ciudad
expandi la Ley de Salarios Justos para los Neoyorquinos, la cual
obliga a arrendatarios comerciales que reciben subsidios del gobierno
pagarles a los trabajadores $13.13 la hora, un incremento de 10%.
Para cuando nuestro prximo presidente sea electo, el estado de
Nueva York podra tener el salario mnimo ms alto del pas, a $10.50
la hora. Los lderes de Nueva York creen firmemente que nadie que
trabaje a tiempo completo debera vivir a punto de caer en la pobreza.
Quizs ningn asunto es ms importante para la comunidad latina o

ms crucial para las venideras elecciones presidenciales que la
inmigracin. El xito de las iniciativas del Presidente Obama
depender en buena medida de la capacidad de las municipalidades
de implementarlas. La Ciudad de Nueva York, el hogar de 2.4 millones
de latinos (ms que la poblacin de algunas ciudades americanas) ha
tomado la batuta: en diciembre, el alcalde de Blasio sirvi de anfitrin
para alcaldes de ms de 20 ciudades del pas, altos funcionarios de la
Casa Blanca, y el Secretario de Seguridad Jeh Johnson, para discutir
las mejores maneras de implementar las medidas administrativas del
presidente. El grupo, Ciudades Unidas por la Accin en Inmigracin,
est moldeando el debate nacional sobre la inmigracin y presionando
por reformas globales.
La Ciudad de Nueva York es la punta de la flecha cuando tiene que

ver con los asuntos cvicos ms importantes de la comunidad latina.
No hay otra ciudad ms comprometida en avanzar estas causas que
Nueva York, y en consecuencia el Partido Demcrata no tiene mejor
manera de llegarle a esta comunidad que escogindola como la sede
de su convencin.
Sinceramente,
Tonio Burgos, Miembro, Comit Nacional Ejecutivo del Comit

Nacional Demcrata

Zenaida Mendez, Ex-presidente, NYS National Organization for
Women


Santucci

Santucci

Santucci

Use THIS version

Cc: DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen;
P RAGONE; Laura Santucci
the bid - updated

To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: DeLoach, Michael; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen;


Cc: Andrew Friedman; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams; Mahen Gunaratna; Jonathan Rosen;
ok lets slow

DO NOT SEND
error
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Leigh Shapiro
"Andrew Friedman"
Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci
RE: Bid website
Yes, thats one of the remaining fixes! Well have that (along with a mirror link on the Spanish site
to take people back to the English site) ready to go at the same time as the release.

Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6:13 PM
To: Leigh Shapiro
Cc: Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci
Subject: Re: Bid website
(Though not until just before the release goes out)
On Feb 3, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

Great. We should also put something prominent on the main (English) site directing
people to the Spanish version - mostly just to make the point that there is a Spanish
version.
On Feb 3, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Leigh Shapiro <lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:

Quick update here Marti will draft this release tomorrow, and
Leigh/Christine are getting all of the expanded Spanish content up (video
translations in closed captioning and news clips). We should be able to
announce the full Spanish site by Thursday morning.

To: Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Marti Adams
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Christine Simpson
Subject: RE: Bid website
Let us know if you need help with that release.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From: Leigh Shapiro [mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc]

To: Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams
www.dnc2016.nyc/esp
Were continuing to build out the translations for videos/news clips.

To: 'Dan Levitan'; Marti Adams
Cc: Andrew Friedman; Leigh Shapiro
That would be great.

To: Laura Santucci; Marti Adams
Should we announce that tomorrow?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]

Its done. Leigh pls send link

To: Marti Adams; Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman
Subject: Bid website
Are we still moving ahead with translating this?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Andrew Friedman
Leigh Shapiro
Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Christine Simpson
RE: Bid website en espanol
Wednesday, February 04, 2015 4:02:19 PM
Great, thx.

Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 4:02 PM
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Christine Simpson
Subject: RE: Bid website en espanol
We did not do a release on Dec. 16 we tweeted out the link and starting pushing via social.
Ill put together some facts about the site and send your way!

To: Leigh Shapiro
Yes. Did you guys ever do a release when you launched the website orginially? If so, pls send me
that. If not, are there some basic facts about the website that someone might have how many hits
its gotten, etc.

To: Andrew Friedman
Andrew / Dan Marti is a bit slammed. Can you put together a draft of the release?
The Spanish site will have all content added by tomorrow morning well add closed captioning on
all of the youtube videos and have the clips section with the headlines in Spanish, though the links
will still go to the English language news sites. (Unfortunately its a copyright violation to translate
the articles and post the translations.)

Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2015 6:13 PM
To: Leigh Shapiro
Subject: Re: Bid website
(Though not until just before the release goes out)
On Feb 3, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Andrew Friedman <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

Great. We should also put something prominent on the main (English) site directing
people to the Spanish version - mostly just to make the point that there is a Spanish
version.
On Feb 3, 2015, at 6:09 PM, Leigh Shapiro <lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:

Quick update here Marti will draft this release tomorrow, and
Leigh/Christine are getting all of the expanded Spanish content up (video
translations in closed captioning and news clips). We should be able to
announce the full Spanish site by Thursday morning.

To: Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Marti Adams
Let us know if you need help with that release.
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

To: Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; Marti Adams
www.dnc2016.nyc/esp
Were continuing to build out the translations for videos/news clips.

To: 'Dan Levitan'; Marti Adams
That would be great.

To: Laura Santucci; Marti Adams
Should we announce that tomorrow?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From: Laura Santucci [mailto:lsantucci@dnc2016.nyc]

Its done. Leigh pls send link

To: Marti Adams; Laura Santucci
Cc: Andrew Friedman
Subject: Bid website
Are we still moving ahead with translating this?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
Leigh Shapiro
Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Christine Simpson; Laura Santucci
Wednesday, February 04, 2015 5:59:25 PM
DNC2016 Spanish release.docx
Draft attached/below. Obviously, feel free to edit as anyone sees fit.
NEW YORK CITY LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF

DNC2016.NYC, THE WEBSITE OF NEW YORKS BID FOR THE 2016
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Website Offers Videos from Everyday New Yorkers and Highlights the Strength of New
Yorks Bid for New Yorks 2.4 million Latinos
NEW YORK New York City today launched a Spanish-language version of

DNC2016.NYC, the website of the Citys bid for the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
The website offers Spanish-speaking visitors translated videos from everyday New Yorkers
and celebrities, highlights the strengths of New Yorks bid, provides a snapshot the latest
news coverage and suggests ways to get involved in the Citys online campaign. Of the three
remaining cities bidding for the Convention, New Yorks website is the only one to offer
visitors a Spanish version, a testament to the 2.4 million Latinos living in New York City and
the importance of the Latino constituency in the political process.
Making our website available in Spanish is yet another way that New York is engaging the
Latino community like no other city, said Mayor Bill de Blasio. New York is home to
more Latinos than any other city and they are an integral part of the political process. Holding
the 2016 Democratic National Convention is New York is a chance for the Democratic Party
to speak directly to the emerging Latino majority in this country.
As the Democratic National Committee nears a final decision on where the 2016 Convention
will be held, Latino leaders have stressed recently that selecting New York would be the ideal
way to signal to Latinos across the country that they are a critical part of the electoral
process. Earlier this week, 28 leaders of the Latino community sent a letter to Democratic
National Committee Chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz urging the Party to select New
York. New York City is the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to
the Latino community, they wrote. There is no city more committed to advancing these
causes.
In just the last year, New York City has taken several steps, to make government services
more accessible to minority communities, many of which are considered national models.
The City just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the United
States; more than 180,000 people have begun the application process. Last year, New York
City passed and implemented a new paid sick leave law and universal pre-kindergarten for
over 50,000 students. The City is also driving the conversation about minimum wage on
Tuesday, the Mayor announced his goal to increase the minimum wage to $13.00 per hour by
next year and the implementation of President Obamas immigration initiatives.
THE CITY OF NEW YORK

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 5, 2015

CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958
NEW YORK CITY LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF DNC2016.NYC,

THE WEBSITE OF NEW YORKS BID FOR THE 2016 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CONVENTION
Website Offers Videos from Everyday New Yorkers and Highlights the Strength of New Yorks
Bid for New Yorks 2.4 million Latinos
NEW YORK New York City today launched a Spanish-language version of DNC2016.NYC,
the website of the Citys bid for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The website offers
Spanish-speaking visitors translated videos from everyday New Yorkers and celebrities,
highlights the strengths of New Yorks bid, provides a snapshot the latest news coverage and
suggests ways to get involved in the Citys online campaign. Of the three remaining cities
bidding for the Convention, New Yorks website is the only one to offer visitors a Spanish
version, a testament to the 2.4 million Latinos living in New York City and the importance of the
Latino constituency in the political process.
Latino community like no other city, said Mayor Bill de Blasio. New York is home to more
Latinos than any other city and they are an integral part of the political process. Holding the 2016
Democratic National Convention is New York is a chance for the Democratic Party to speak
directly to the emerging Latino majority in this country.
As the Democratic National Committee nears a final decision on where the 2016 Convention will
be held, Latino leaders have stressed recently that selecting New York would be the ideal way to
signal to Latinos across the country that they are a critical part of the electoral process. Earlier
this week, 28 leaders of the Latino community sent a letter to Democratic National Committee
Chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz urging the Party to select New York. New York City is
the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to the Latino community, they
wrote. There is no city more committed to advancing these causes.
In just the last year, New York City has taken several steps, to make government services more
accessible to minority communities, many of which are considered national models. The City
just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the United States; more
than 180,000 people have begun the application process. Last year, New York City passed and
implemented a new paid sick leave law and universal pre-kindergarten for over 50,000 students.
The City is also driving the conversation about minimum wage on Tuesday, the Mayor
announced his goal to increase the minimum wage to $13.00 per hour by next year and the
implementation of President Obamas immigration initiatives.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Leigh Shapiro
Andrew Friedman
Christine Simpson; Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci
Re: Bid website en espanol
Thursday, February 05, 2015 12:57:38 PM
All - just chatted with Marti, and we are going to move this to tomorrow morning for release.
Marti will review the text shortly and we'll plan to lock the language today.
-Leigh Shapiro
DNC 2016 NYC
lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc><mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc>
O: (212) 484-1259<tel:(212)%20484-1259>
C: (917) 575-4119<tel:(917)%20575-4119>
On Feb 4, 2015, at 6:38 PM, "Andrew Friedman"
Good flag (re "process"). Marti: do you want to finish it out however you guys want it or do you want
me to take another pass?
On Feb 4, 2015, at 6:29 PM, Christine Simpson

<csimpson@dnc2016.nyc<mailto:csimpson@dnc2016.nyc>> wrote:
Hi team, a few edits below and as a reminder, we should include the link to the Spanish site when it is
live (currently: http://dnc2016.nyc/esp).
Defer to comm team, but we hit the political process theme 3 times which Ive bolded below. Should
we cut or reword one of them?
Christine
To: Leigh Shapiro
New York City LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF dnc2016.nyc, the website of new yorks bid
for the 2016 democratic national convention
Website Offers Videos from Everyday New Yorkers and Highlights the Strength of New Yorks Bid for
Citys 2.4 million Latinos
NEW YORK New York City today launched a Spanish-language version of DNC2016.NYC, the website
of the Citys bid for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The website (put live Spanish language
link here) offers Spanish-speaking visitors translated videos from everyday New Yorkers and celebrities,
highlights the strengths of New Yorks bid, provides a snapshot of the latest news coverage and
suggests ways to get involved in the Citys online campaign. Of the three remaining cities bidding for
the Convention, New Yorks website is the only one to offer visitors a Spanish version, a testament to
the 2.4 million Latinos living in New York City and the importance of the Latino constituency in the
political process.
Making our website available in Spanish is yet another way that New York is engaging the Latino
community like no other city, said Mayor Bill de Blasio. New York is home to more Latinos than any
other U.S. city and they are an integral part of the political process. Holding the 2016 Democratic
National Convention is New York is a chance for the Democratic Party to speak directly to the emerging
Latino majority in this country.
As the Democratic National Committee nears a final decision on where the 2016 Convention will be
held, Latino leaders have stressed recently that selecting New York would be the ideal way to signal to
Latinos across the country that they are a critical part of the electoral process. Earlier this week, 28
leaders of the Latino community sent a letter to Democratic National Committee Chairperson Debbie
Wasserman Schultz urging the Party to select New York. New York City is the tip of the arrow when it
comes to civic issues most important to the Latino community, they wrote. There is no city more
committed to advancing these causes.
In just the last year, New York City has taken several steps to make government services more
accessible to minority communities, many of which are considered national models. The City just
enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the United States; more than
180,000 people have begun the application process. Last year, New York City passed and implemented
a new paid sick leave law and universal pre-kindergarten for over 50,000 students. The City is also
driving the conversation about minimum wage on Tuesday, the Mayor announced his goal to increase
the minimum wage to $13.00 per hour by next year and the implementation of President Obamas
immigration initiatives.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Leigh Shapiro
Laura Santucci; "Dan Levitan"; Andrew Friedman
Adams, Marti
RE: Follow up
Friday, February 06, 2015 4:01:12 PM
Host Committee Press Release 1-29-15.docx
Here's the co-chair release.

-----Original Message----From: Laura Santucci
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 3:59 PM
To: 'Dan Levitan'; Andrew Friedman
Cc: Marti Adams; Leigh Shapiro
Subject: RE: Follow up
Leigh please send the co-chair release. That plus Marti - TPs you prepared for Sean Parker should be
sufficient starting point.
To: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
Cc: Marti Adams
+ AF and MA
Do you have someone like that that we can send her? Or something we can work off of and draft?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: La Tonya Johnson [mailto:LJohnson@jackierobinson.org]
Dan,
I spoke to Mrs. Robinson and she is not available to speak to the News today; however she would be
willing to speak to them on Monday if she receives a briefing document from your team about the
committee and her role. Please fax the document to me at (212) 290-8081.
Thank you and have enjoy your weekend,
LJ
La'Tonya F. Johnson
(212) 290-8600 Ext. 331
www.jackierobinson.org
-----Original Message-----

To: Laura Santucci; La Tonya Johnson
Hi La Tonya The Daily News is interested in speaking with Mrs. Robinson about her joining the bid Committee this
afternoon, if that is possible. Please let us know at your earliest convenience.
Dan
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 11:03 AM
To: LJohnson@jackierobinson.org
Cc: Dan Levitan
Subject: Follow up
Hi La Tonya,
Good speaking with you this morning. The Mayor is thrilled Mrs. Robinson agreed to serve as co-chair to
our bid for the 2016 Democratic National Committee. As I am sure you are aware she joins a strong list
of other New York leaders (below).
It would be incredibly helpful to our efforts if she did a brief phone interview with the NY Daily News
today. Look forward to hearing back.
I've also cc'd Dan Levitan who will follow-up with any additional details about our press request.
All the best,
Laura Santucci
New York City Host Committee Co-Chairs:

Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs and Co.
Ursula Burns, Xerox
Kenneth Chenault, American Express
George Gresham, 1199 SEIU
Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan Patricof,
Greycroft Partners Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer Anna Wintour, Cond Nast, Vogue Robert Wolf, 32
Advisors
New York City Host Committee 2016 Members (119):
Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council Stuart Appelbaum, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store
Union Gina Argento, Broadway Stages Ajay Banga, MasterCard David J. Barger, JetBlue Airways Paul
Beirne, Bernstein Global Wealth Management Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst Corporation Barry H. Berke,
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Peter Beshar, Marsh and McLennan Lloyd C. Blankfein, The
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc Jeff T. Blau, The Related Companies Richard Born, BD Hotels Jacques Brand,
Deutsche Bank North America Jill Bright, Cond Nast Tonio Burgos, Tonio Burgos and Associates Ursula
M. Burns, Xerox Corporation Ltd.
Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Company Ric Clark, Brookfield Office Properties Philippe P.
Dauman, Viacom, Inc.
Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, NYC Landmarks 50 Alliance Barry Diller, IAC and Expedia Jamie
Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Doug Dunham, Quinn Gillepsie
Douglas Durst, The Durst Organization
Helena Durst, The Durst Organization
Richard Edelman, Edelman PR
Blair W. Effron, Centerview Partners
Cheryl Cohen Effron
Jay W. Eisenhofer, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
Leecia Eve, Verizon
Hector J. Figueroa, 32BJ SEIU
Alan H. Fishman, Ladder Capital Corporation Jay S. Fishman, The Travelers Companies, Inc Gregory
Floyd, Teamsters Local 237 Marian Fontana, 9-11 Families Association Mark T. Gallogly, Centerbridge
Partners Christopher C. Giamo, Regional President, TD Bank Faith Gay, Quinn Emanuel MaryAnne
Gilmartin, Forest City Ratner Companies Steve Goldman, Kramer Levin Barry M. Gosin, Newmark Grubb
Knight Frank Raj Goyle, Badhala Nick Gravante, Boies Schiller Jonathan Gray, Blackstone George
Gresham, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Robert Greifeld, Nasdaq OMX Jeffrey R. Gural,
Newmark Grubb Knight Frank Gerald L. Hassell, The Bank of New York Mellon Marc Holliday, SL Green
Realty Group Jay S. Jacobs, Nassau County Democratic Committee Hamilton E. James, The Blackstone
Group Steven A. Kandarian, MetLife Pat Kane, RN, New York State Nurses Association Brad Karp, Paul,
Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP Rob Kaplan, Harvard Business School Michael W. Kempner, The
MWW Group Julie Kushner, United Automobile Workers Pam Kwatra, Kripari Marketing Gary LaBarbera,
Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York Jonathan Lavine, Sankaty Advisors
Kenneth Lerer, Lerer Ventures Leonard Litwin, Glenwood Management Jeffrey H. Lynford, Educational
Housing Services John McAvoy, Consolidated Edison, Inc Raymond J. McGuire, Citigroup, Inc.
Keith R. Mestrich, Amalgamated Bank
George L. Miranda, Teamsters Joint Council 16 Leslie R. Moonves, CBS Corporation Evan L. Morris,
Roche Pharmaceuticals Michael Mulgrew, United Federation of Teachers Mike Muse, Muse Recordings
Charles A. Myers, Evercore Partners Inc.
Drew Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group
Cynthia Nixon
Michael E. Novogratz, Fortress Investment Group Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan Patricof,
Greycroft LLC Susan Patricof Ronald O. Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
Douglas L. Peterson, McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.
Charles E. Phillips, Infor
Richard R. Plepler, Home Box Office, Inc.
Kirk A. Radke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Bruce C. Ratner, Forest City Ratner Companies Scott H.
Rechler, RXR Realty Dennis Rivera Lillian Roberts, AFSCME DC 37 Jeff Rose, Attitude New York James A.
Rosenthal, Morgan Stanley Joe Rospars, Blue State Digital Steven Rubenstein, Rubenstein Rosina Rubin,
Attitude New York William C. Rudin, Rudin Management Company, Inc.
Kevin P. Ryan, Gilt Groupe
Elizabeth Sackler, Brooklyn Museum
Bill Samuels, Effective NY
Marie Samuels
John Samuelsen, Transport Workers Union Local 100 Michael E. Schlein, Accion International Richard D.
Segal, Seavest Investment Group Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T, Inc.
Adam Silver, National Basketball Association Russell W. Simmons, RUSH Communications Harendra
Singh, Singh Hospitality Group Jay Snyder, HBJ Investments Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer Properties
Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, Carl Spielvogel Enterprises Joseph Spinnato, Hotel Association of New York
City Steven Spinola, Real Estate Board of New York Jonathan M. Tisch, Loews Hotels and Resorts Daniel
R. Tishman, Tishman Construction Corporation Diane von Furstenberg, DVF Peter Ward, The New York
Hotel and Motel Trades Council David Weinreb, The Howard Hughes Corporation Maureen White Steve
Witkoff, The Witkoff Group Robert Wolf, 32 Advisors Kathy Wylde, Partnership for New York City Donald
Zucker, Donald Zucker Co.
THE CITY OF NEW YORK

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
NEW YORK, NY 10007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 29, 2015

CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958
NEW YORK CITY ANNOUNCES HOST COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS FOR 2016
City raises $20 million for $100 million convention, has $6.5 million cash on hand
NEW YORKThe de Blasio administration today announced its 10 host committee co-chairs, a
diverse group of local leaders who will assume leadership roles and partner with the Mayor and
the administration to execute the Citys convention strategy. Led by Mayor de Blasio, this group
of business, civic, labor and tech leaders will be responsible for raising the remaining funds,
organizing convention events, and will work hand-in-hand with the DNC to host a world-class
convention in July 2016.
The Citys host committee co-chairs are: Lloyd Blankfein, Ursula Burns, Kenneth Chenault,
George Gresham, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Sean Parker, Alan Patricof, Rob Speyer, Anna
Wintour, and Robert Wolf.
As we head into the final weeks of the selection process, its more critical than ever that we
show the DNC that New Yorkers are enthusiastic and united in our desire to bring the convention
back to New York City, said Mayor Bill de Blasio. We are so proud to have the support of
this diverse group of leaders who represent everything New York City has to offer. Weve
significantly outraised the other cities competing to host the convention, and we are well on our
way to reaching our goal of a $100 million convention. Add to that the support of these 10 cochairs, New York City is in the strongest position to execute an unforgettable convention.
The administration also today released updated fundraising totals in support of New York Citys
bid. As of Thursday morning, the City has raised $20 million, with $6.5 million cash on hand, up
from $15 million in commitments and $5 million cash on hand in December 2014. Todays
announcement showcases New York Citys unparalleled ability to commit substantial resources
to hosting the 2016 convention in the five boroughs.
Once selected as the city to host the convention, the 119-member Host Committee will
immediately convert all commitments into money in the bank to begin to organize the event,
guided by the 10 co-chairs. Expedia, IAC, Jonathan Tisch, Mark Gallogly, Rubenstein, American
Express, Goldman Sachs, 1199SEIU, Cond Nast, Blackstone, Tishman Speyer, and Citi are
among the 25 individuals and organizations that have contributed to the $6.5 million already in
the bank for the Citys convention bid.
Ursula Burns, Xerox
Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council
Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation
Alan Patricof, Greycroft Partners
Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer
Anna Wintour, Cond Nast, Vogue
Robert Wolf, 32 Advisors
Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council
Stuart Appelbaum, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
Gina Argento, Broadway Stages
Ajay Banga, MasterCard
David J. Barger, JetBlue Airways
Paul Beirne, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst Corporation
Barry H. Berke, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Peter Beshar, Marsh and McLennan
Lloyd C. Blankfein, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Jeff T. Blau, The Related Companies
Richard Born, BD Hotels
Jacques Brand, Deutsche Bank North America
Jill Bright, Cond Nast
Tonio Burgos, Tonio Burgos and Associates
Ursula M. Burns, Xerox Corporation Ltd.
Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Company
Ric Clark, Brookfield Office Properties
Philippe P. Dauman, Viacom, Inc.
Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, NYC Landmarks 50 Alliance
Barry Diller, IAC and Expedia
Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Cheryl Cohen Effron
Leecia Eve, Verizon
Alan H. Fishman, Ladder Capital Corporation
Jay S. Fishman, The Travelers Companies, Inc
Gregory Floyd, Teamsters Local 237
Marian Fontana, 9-11 Families Association
Mark T. Gallogly, Centerbridge Partners
Christopher C. Giamo, Regional President, TD Bank
Faith Gay, Quinn Emanuel
MaryAnne Gilmartin, Forest City Ratner Companies
Steve Goldman, Kramer Levin
Barry M. Gosin, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Raj Goyle, Badhala
Nick Gravante, Boies Schiller
Jonathan Gray, Blackstone
George Gresham, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Robert Greifeld, Nasdaq OMX
Jeffrey R. Gural, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Gerald L. Hassell, The Bank of New York Mellon
Marc Holliday, SL Green Realty Group
Jay S. Jacobs, Nassau County Democratic Committee
Hamilton E. James, The Blackstone Group
Steven A. Kandarian, MetLife
Pat Kane, RN, New York State Nurses Association
Brad Karp, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Rob Kaplan, Harvard Business School
Michael W. Kempner, The MWW Group
Julie Kushner, United Automobile Workers
Pam Kwatra, Kripari Marketing
Gary LaBarbera, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
Jonathan Lavine, Sankaty Advisors
Kenneth Lerer, Lerer Ventures
Leonard Litwin, Glenwood Management
Jeffrey H. Lynford, Educational Housing Services
John McAvoy, Consolidated Edison, Inc
Raymond J. McGuire, Citigroup, Inc.
George L. Miranda, Teamsters Joint Council 16
Leslie R. Moonves, CBS Corporation
Evan L. Morris, Roche Pharmaceuticals
Michael Mulgrew, United Federation of Teachers

Mike Muse, Muse Recordings
Cynthia Nixon
Michael E. Novogratz, Fortress Investment Group
Alan Patricof, Greycroft LLC
Susan Patricof
Ronald O. Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
Kirk A. Radke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Bruce C. Ratner, Forest City Ratner Companies
Scott H. Rechler, RXR Realty
Dennis Rivera
Lillian Roberts, AFSCME DC 37
Jeff Rose, Attitude New York
James A. Rosenthal, Morgan Stanley
Joe Rospars, Blue State Digital
Steven Rubenstein, Rubenstein
Rosina Rubin, Attitude New York
William C. Rudin, Rudin Management Company, Inc.
Marie Samuels
John Samuelsen, Transport Workers Union Local 100
Michael E. Schlein, Accion International
Richard D. Segal, Seavest Investment Group
Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T, Inc.
Adam Silver, National Basketball Association
Russell W. Simmons, RUSH Communications
Harendra Singh, Singh Hospitality Group
Jay Snyder, HBJ Investments
Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer Properties
Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, Carl Spielvogel Enterprises
Joseph Spinnato, Hotel Association of New York City
Steven Spinola, Real Estate Board of New York
Jonathan M. Tisch, Loews Hotels and Resorts
Daniel R. Tishman, Tishman Construction Corporation
Diane von Furstenberg, DVF
Peter Ward, The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council
David Weinreb, The Howard Hughes Corporation
Maureen White
Steve Witkoff, The Witkoff Group
Kathy Wylde, Partnership for New York City
Donald Zucker, Donald Zucker Co.
###
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Leigh Shapiro
"Andrew Friedman"; Christine Simpson
"Dan Levitan"; Adams, Marti
02062015 Spanish Language Website edited2.docx
Just to close this loop this release is locked (attached.) We need to finalize Spanish translation then
it will be good to go this afternoon or tomorrow. Marti, let us know what youre thinking re timing.
From: Leigh Shapiro

To: 'Andrew Friedman'; Christine Simpson
Cc: Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti
Whoever finalizes suggest to word with the url of the Spanish site up front as below:
NEW YORK New York City today launched DNC2016.NYC/ESP, the Spanish-language
website of the Citys bid for the 2016 Democratic National Convention. The website offers..

To: Christine Simpson
Cc: Leigh Shapiro; Dan Levitan; Adams, Marti; Laura Santucci
Subject: Re: Bid website en espanol
Good flag (re "process"). Marti: do you want to finish it out however you guys want it or do you
want me to take another pass?
On Feb 4, 2015, at 6:29 PM, Christine Simpson <csimpson@dnc2016.nyc> wrote:

Hi team, a few edits below and as a reminder, we should include the link to the Spanish
site when it is live (currently: http://dnc2016.nyc/esp).
Defer to comm team, but we hit the political process theme 3 times which Ive bolded
below. Should we cut or reword one of them?
Christine

To: Leigh Shapiro

NEW YORK CITY LAUNCHES SPANISH-LANGUAGE VERSION OF

DNC2016.NYC, THE WEBSITE OF NEW YORKS BID FOR THE 2016
Website Offers Videos from Everyday New Yorkers and Highlights the
Strength of New Yorks Bid for Citys 2.4 million Latinos
NEW YORK New York City today launched a Spanish-language version of
DNC2016.NYC, the website of the Citys bid for the 2016 Democratic National
Convention. The website (put live Spanish language link here) offers Spanishspeaking visitors translated videos from everyday New Yorkers and celebrities,
highlights the strengths of New Yorks bid, provides a snapshot of the latest
news coverage and suggests ways to get involved in the Citys online campaign.
Of the three remaining cities bidding for the Convention, New Yorks website is
the only one to offer visitors a Spanish version, a testament to the 2.4 million
Latinos living in New York City and the importance of the Latino
constituency in the political process.
Making our website available in Spanish is yet another way that New York is
engaging the Latino community like no other city, said Mayor Bill de Blasio.
New York is home to more Latinos than any other U.S. city and they are
an integral part of the political process. Holding the 2016 Democratic National
Convention is New York is a chance for the Democratic Party to speak directly
to the emerging Latino majority in this country.
As the Democratic National Committee nears a final decision on where the 2016
Convention will be held, Latino leaders have stressed recently that selecting New
York would be the ideal way to signal to Latinos across the country that they are
a critical part of the electoral process. Earlier this week, 28 leaders of the
Latino community sent a letter to Democratic National Committee Chairperson
Debbie Wasserman Schultz urging the Party to select New York. New York
City is the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to the
Latino community, they wrote. There is no city more committed to advancing
these causes.
In just the last year, New York City has taken several steps to make government
services more accessible to minority communities, many of which are considered
national models. The City just enacted the most ambitious municipal
identification card program in the United States; more than 180,000 people have
begun the application process. Last year, New York City passed and
implemented a new paid sick leave law and universal pre-kindergarten for over
50,000 students. The City is also driving the conversation about minimum wage
on Tuesday, the Mayor announced his goal to increase the minimum wage to
$13.00 per hour by next year and the implementation of President Obamas
immigration initiatives.
NEW YORK CITY LAUNCHES DNC2016.NYC/ESP, SPANISH-LANGUAGE WEBSITE

OF NEW YORKS BID TO HOST THE 2016 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL
CONVENTION
NEW YORK New York City today launched a Spanish language version of
DNC2016.NYC/ESP, the Spanish-language website of the Citys bid to host the 2016 Democratic
National Convention. The website www.dnc2016.nyc/esp offers Spanish-speaking visitors
translated videos from everyday New Yorkers and celebrities, highlights the strengths of New
Yorks bid, provides a snapshot of the latest news coverage and suggests ways to get involved in
the Citys online campaign. Of the three remaining cities bidding for the Convention, New
Yorks website is the only one to offer visitors a Spanish version, a testament to the 2.4 million
Latinos living in New York City and the importance of the Latino constituency in the political
process.
Latino community like no other city, said Mayor Bill de Blasio. New York is home to more
Latinos than any other U.S. city and they are an integral part of everyday life here in the greatest
city in America. Holding the 2016 Democratic National Convention in New York is a chance for
the Democratic Party to speak directly to the emerging Latino majority in this country.
As the Democratic National Committee nears a final decision on where the 2016 Convention will
be held, Latino leaders have stressed recently that selecting New York would be the ideal way to
signal to Latinos across the country that they are a critical part of the electoral process. Earlier
this week, 28 leaders of the Latino community sent a letter to Democratic National Committee
Chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz urging the Party to select New York. New York City is
the tip of the arrow when it comes to civic issues most important to the Latino community, they
wrote. There is no city more committed to advancing these causes.
In just the last year, New York City has taken several steps to make government services more
accessible to minority communities, many of which are considered national models. The City
just enacted the most ambitious municipal identification card program in the United States; more
than 180,000 people have begun the application process. Last year, New York City passed and
implemented a new paid sick leave law and universal pre-kindergarten for over 50,000
students. The City is also driving the conversation about minimum wage on Tuesday, the
Mayor announced his goal to increase the minimum wage to $13.00 per hour by next year and
the implementation of President Obamas immigration initiatives.
###
LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK LANZA DNC2016.NYC/ESP, EL PORTAL

EN ESPAOL DE LA PROPUESTA MUNICIPAL PARA CELEBRAR LA
CONVENCIN NACIONAL DEMCRATA DE 2016
NUEVA YORK La Ciudad de Nueva York estren hoy una versin en espaol de
DNC2016.nyc, el portal de la propuesta municipal para presentar la Convencin Nacional
Demcrata de 2016. www.dnc2016.nyc/esp ofrece a los hispanohablantes videos traducidos de
residentes comunes y celebridades, destaca los puntos fuertes de la propuesta municipal, ofrece
un vistazo a la cobertura ms reciente y sugiere formas de participar en la campaa municipal en
lnea. De las tres ciudades finalistas para la Convencin, Nueva York es la nica con un portal en
lnea para los visitantes que hablan espaol, testimonio de los 2.4 millones de latinos que viven
en la Gran Manzana y la importancia del electorado hispano en el proceso poltico.
Publicar nuestro sitio web en espaol es otra forma en que Nueva York est
involucrando a la comunidad latina como ninguna otra ciudad, dijo el alcalde de Blasio.
Nueva York es el hogar de ms latinos que cualquier otra ciudad en Estados Unidos, y los
latinos son una parte integral de la vida cotidiana aqu en la ciudad ms grande de la nacin.
Celebrar la Convencin Nacional Demcrata de 2016 en Nueva York es una oportunidad para
que el Partido Demcrata hable directamente con la mayora latina emergente en este pas.
Al acercarse el Comit Nacional Demcrata a una decisin final sobre el lugar donde se
celebrar la Convencin de 2016, lderes latinos han destacado recientemente que seleccionar a
Nueva York sera la forma ideal de sealar a los hispanos de todo el pas que son un elemento
crucial en el proceso electoral. Esta semana, 28 lderes de la comunidad latina enviaron una
carta a la representante Debbie Wasserman Schultz, presidente del Comit, urgiendo al Partido a
seleccionar a Nueva York. La Ciudad de Nueva York es la punta de flecha cuando se trata de
los asuntos cvicos ms importantes para la comunidad latina, escribieron. No hay ciudad ms
comprometida a avanzar estas causas.
Solo en 2014, la Ciudad de Nueva York dio varios pasos para mejorar la accesibilidad de
servicios gubernamentales a comunidades minoritarias, muchos de los cuales son considerados
como modelos nacionales. Entre otros, la Ciudad inici el ms ambicioso programa de
identificacin municipal en Estados Unidos, y ms de 180,000 personas ya han empezado el
proceso para solicitarla. Adems, la Ciudad aprob e implement el ao pasado una nueva ley
para el pago de ausencias laborales por enfermedad y pre-kindergarten universal para ms de
50,000 estudiantes. La Ciudad tambin est encabezando el dilogo sobre el salario mnimo, y el
alcalde de Blasio anunci esta semana su objetivo de aumentarlo a $13/hora para el ao entrante,
as como la implementacin de iniciativas de inmigracin del Presidente Obama.
###
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Laura Santucci
Dan Levitan
Adams, Marti; Leigh Shapiro; Andrew Friedman
Re: Follow up
Gracias.
> On Feb 6, 2015, at 5:01 PM, "Dan Levitan" <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
>
> We'll turn this around over the weekend and try to lock Mrs. Robinson down on a time.
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 4:29 PM
> To: 'Adams, Marti'; Dan Levitan; Leigh Shapiro; Andrew Friedman
> Subject: RE: Follow up
>
> Should lean into NYC and Brooklyn's story with Mrs. R - ethnic and cultural diversity, Mayor's policies,
city of immigrants that represents the best of the American dream, and touch on NYC unparalleled
capacity to handle big events
>
> To: 'Dan Levitan'; Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
>
> New York City has a long history of supporting the Democratic Party: New York City raised more
money for President Obamas 2012 re-election than anywhere else. Nearly 120 prominent New Yorkers
serve on our host committee, including leaders from every sector of our economy corporate,
technology, hospitality, media, sports, and labor.
>
> New York is home to 54 Fortune 500 companies tied for first place with California. 47 of those
companies are in NYC.
>
> The convention will bring jobs, generate economic activity in Brooklyn and across all five
boroughs.
>
> New York City is a world-class destination offering the best experience for delegates with over
24,000 restaurants, world-renowned cultural attractions, and an unrivaled variety of hotels and venues.
>
> Barclays Center a new, state-of-the-art facility, only four years oldprovides unmatched
connectivity, IT, production and logistical abilities.
>
> Summer in New York offers an even greater variety of entertainment: July and August host
Summer Streets in Manhattan; concerts and theater in Central Park, the West Side Tennis Center, and
Pier 97; cultural and ethnic parades and street fairs in all five boroughs including the Ecuadorian
Parade in Queens, the West Indian Carnival and Parade in Brooklyn, Carnival Aguadillano in East
Harlem, Jamaica Jams in Queens, and Washington Square Art exhibit in lower Manhattan.
>
> New York City boasts over 105,000 hotel rooms, 80,000 of them union-staffed. Philadelphia
offers only 45,000 rooms, 5,000 of them union. Columbus offers 25,000 rooms, none of which are
union.
>
> New York City embodies and embraces our ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity.
>
> NYC is a city comprised of more than 500 of the most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods in the
country.
>
> New York is leading the way on progressive policies like municipal identification, expanded paid
sick leave, universal pre-kindergarten, an increased living wage, and an end to the overuse of stop-andfrisk policing that tackle inequality especially among Latinos, immigrants, and other communities of
color.
>
>
> To: Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Adams, Marti
>
> Marti do you have the TPS?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Leigh Shapiro [mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc]
> To: Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: 'Adams, Marti'
>
> Here's the co-chair release.
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Laura Santucci
> To: 'Dan Levitan'; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Marti Adams; Leigh Shapiro
>
> Leigh please send the co-chair release. That plus Marti - TPs you prepared for Sean Parker should be
>
> To: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Marti Adams
>
> + AF and MA
>
> Do you have someone like that that we can send her? Or something we can work off of and draft?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----> From: La Tonya Johnson [mailto:LJohnson@jackierobinson.org]
>
> Dan,
>
> I spoke to Mrs. Robinson and she is not available to speak to the News today; however she would be
>
> Thank you and have enjoy your weekend,
>
> LJ
>
> La'Tonya F. Johnson
> (212) 290-8600 Ext. 331
> www.jackierobinson.org
>
> To: Laura Santucci; La Tonya Johnson
>
> Hi La Tonya >
> The Daily News is interested in speaking with Mrs. Robinson about her joining the bid Committee this
>
> Dan
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 11:03 AM
> To: LJohnson@jackierobinson.org
> Cc: Dan Levitan
> Subject: Follow up
>
> Hi La Tonya,
>
> Good speaking with you this morning. The Mayor is thrilled Mrs. Robinson agreed to serve as co-chair
to our bid for the 2016 Democratic National Committee. As I am sure you are aware she joins a strong
list of other New York leaders (below).
>
> It would be incredibly helpful to our efforts if she did a brief phone interview with the NY Daily News
>
> I've also cc'd Dan Levitan who will follow-up with any additional details about our press request.
>
> All the best,
>
> Laura Santucci
>
>
>
> New York City Host Committee Co-Chairs:
>
> Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs and Co.
> Ursula Burns, Xerox
> Kenneth Chenault, American Express
> George Gresham, 1199 SEIU
> Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan Patricof,
Advisors
>
> New York City Host Committee 2016 Members (119):
>
> Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council Stuart Appelbaum, Retail, Wholesale and Department
Store Union Gina Argento, Broadway Stages Ajay Banga, MasterCard David J. Barger, JetBlue Airways
Paul Beirne, Bernstein Global Wealth Management Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst Corporation Barry H.
Berke, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Peter Beshar, Marsh and McLennan Lloyd C. Blankfein, The
> Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Company Ric Clark, Brookfield Office Properties Philippe P.
> Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, NYC Landmarks 50 Alliance Barry Diller, IAC and Expedia
> Doug Dunham, Quinn Gillepsie
> Douglas Durst, The Durst Organization
> Helena Durst, The Durst Organization
> Richard Edelman, Edelman PR
> Blair W. Effron, Centerview Partners
> Cheryl Cohen Effron
> Jay W. Eisenhofer, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
> Leecia Eve, Verizon
> Hector J. Figueroa, 32BJ SEIU
> Alan H. Fishman, Ladder Capital Corporation Jay S. Fishman, The Travelers Companies, Inc Gregory
> Keith R. Mestrich, Amalgamated Bank
> George L. Miranda, Teamsters Joint Council 16 Leslie R. Moonves, CBS Corporation Evan L. Morris,
> Drew Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group
> Cynthia Nixon
> Michael E. Novogratz, Fortress Investment Group Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan
Patricof, Greycroft LLC Susan Patricof Ronald O. Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
> Douglas L. Peterson, McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.
> Charles E. Phillips, Infor
> Richard R. Plepler, Home Box Office, Inc.
> Kirk A. Radke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Bruce C. Ratner, Forest City Ratner Companies Scott H.
> Kevin P. Ryan, Gilt Groupe
> Elizabeth Sackler, Brooklyn Museum
> Bill Samuels, Effective NY
> Marie Samuels
> John Samuelsen, Transport Workers Union Local 100 Michael E. Schlein, Accion International Richard
D. Segal, Seavest Investment Group Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T, Inc.
> Adam Silver, National Basketball Association Russell W. Simmons, RUSH Communications Harendra
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Andrew Friedman
Laura Santucci; Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; Leigh Shapiro
Rachel Robinson
Saturday, February 07, 2015 12:46:50 PM
Rachel Robinson briefing.docx
Attached is a briefing to give to Rachel's team. It includes the press release from when the Committee
was announced, which includes the background about the bid itself. It also include the below 3 TPs for
her. I can't imagine Celeste would go too hard at Rachel Robinson but I could see her asking what, if
anything, Rachel will do to support New York's bid. I didn't include that because I don't know the
answer. Laura/Marti: maybe you could suggest one or two lines that we could give her for that
question? After that, Dan, I think it's good to go to her team.
For decades, Brooklyn has been an example to America of ethnic and cultural diversity and
Jackies story is the embodiment of that ideal. When Jackie Robinson ran out onto Ebbets Field in 1947
as the Dodgers first baseman, New York became a national symbol of the fight for equality and it still
carries that torch today. Thats why New York is the perfect home for 2016 Democratic National
Convention.
I am so proud and honored to be a Co-Chair of New Yorks Convention bid. New York will always
hold a special place in my heart, just as my husband held a special place in the hearts of so many New
Yorkers. For Jackie, Brooklyn represented a dream come true. For America, Brooklyn represents the
American dream, a place where everyone is welcome and everyone has a fair and equal chance to
shine.
Almost 70 years after Brooklyn embraced Jackie Robinson, New York remains a city of more than
500 of the most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods in the world. It is leading the way on progressive
policies like municipal identification, expanded paid sick leave and universal pre-kindergarten, all
programs that will improve the daily lives of the Citys minority communities.
To: 'Adams, Marti'; Dan Levitan; Leigh Shapiro; Andrew Friedman
Should lean into NYC and Brooklyn's story with Mrs. R - ethnic and cultural diversity, Mayor's policies,
city of immigrants that represents the best of the American dream, and touch on NYC unparalleled
capacity to handle big events
To: 'Dan Levitan'; Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
New York City has a long history of supporting the Democratic Party: New York City raised more
money for President Obamas 2012 re-election than anywhere else. Nearly 120 prominent New Yorkers
serve on our host committee, including leaders from every sector of our economy corporate,
New York is home to 54 Fortune 500 companies tied for first place with California. 47 of those
The convention will bring jobs, generate economic activity in Brooklyn and across all five
boroughs.
New York City is a world-class destination offering the best experience for delegates with over
Barclays Center a new, state-of-the-art facility, only four years oldprovides unmatched
Summer in New York offers an even greater variety of entertainment: July and August host
New York City boasts over 105,000 hotel rooms, 80,000 of them union-staffed. Philadelphia
union.
New York City embodies and embraces our ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity.
NYC is a city comprised of more than 500 of the most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods in the
country.
New York is leading the way on progressive policies like municipal identification, expanded paid
color.
To: Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
Cc: Adams, Marti
Marti do you have the TPS?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: Leigh Shapiro [mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc]
To: Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; Andrew Friedman
Cc: 'Adams, Marti'
Here's the co-chair release.
-----Original Message----From: Laura Santucci
To: 'Dan Levitan'; Andrew Friedman
Cc: Marti Adams; Leigh Shapiro
Leigh please send the co-chair release. That plus Marti - TPs you prepared for Sean Parker should be

To: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
Cc: Marti Adams
+ AF and MA
Do you have someone like that that we can send her? Or something we can work off of and draft?
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
-----Original Message----From: La Tonya Johnson [mailto:LJohnson@jackierobinson.org]
Dan,
I spoke to Mrs. Robinson and she is not available to speak to the News today; however she would be
Thank you and have enjoy your weekend,
LJ
La'Tonya F. Johnson
(212) 290-8600 Ext. 331
www.jackierobinson.org
To: Laura Santucci; La Tonya Johnson
Hi La Tonya The Daily News is interested in speaking with Mrs. Robinson about her joining the bid Committee this
Dan
-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan

Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 11:03 AM
To: LJohnson@jackierobinson.org
Cc: Dan Levitan
Subject: Follow up
Hi La Tonya,
Good speaking with you this morning. The Mayor is thrilled Mrs. Robinson agreed to serve as co-chair to
our bid for the 2016 Democratic National Committee. As I am sure you are aware she joins a strong list
of other New York leaders (below).
It would be incredibly helpful to our efforts if she did a brief phone interview with the NY Daily News
I've also cc'd Dan Levitan who will follow-up with any additional details about our press request.
All the best,
Laura Santucci

Ursula Burns, Xerox
Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan Patricof,
Advisors
Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council Stuart Appelbaum, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store
Union Gina Argento, Broadway Stages Ajay Banga, MasterCard David J. Barger, JetBlue Airways Paul
Beirne, Bernstein Global Wealth Management Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst Corporation Barry H. Berke,
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Peter Beshar, Marsh and McLennan Lloyd C. Blankfein, The
Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Company Ric Clark, Brookfield Office Properties Philippe P.
Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, NYC Landmarks 50 Alliance Barry Diller, IAC and Expedia Jamie
Dimon, JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Cheryl Cohen Effron
Leecia Eve, Verizon
Alan H. Fishman, Ladder Capital Corporation Jay S. Fishman, The Travelers Companies, Inc Gregory
George L. Miranda, Teamsters Joint Council 16 Leslie R. Moonves, CBS Corporation Evan L. Morris,
Cynthia Nixon
Michael E. Novogratz, Fortress Investment Group Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan Patricof,
Kirk A. Radke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Bruce C. Ratner, Forest City Ratner Companies Scott H.
Marie Samuels
John Samuelsen, Transport Workers Union Local 100 Michael E. Schlein, Accion International Richard D.
Segal, Seavest Investment Group Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T, Inc.
Adam Silver, National Basketball Association Russell W. Simmons, RUSH Communications Harendra
Rachel Robinson Talking Points for Daily News (phone) interview
For decades, Brooklyn has been an example to America of ethnic and cultural diversity and
Jackies story is the embodiment of that ideal. When Jackie Robinson ran out onto Ebbets Field
in 1947 as the Dodgers first baseman, New York became a national symbol of the fight for
equality and it still carries that torch today. Thats why New York is the perfect home for 2016
Democratic National Convention.
I am so proud and honored to be a Co-Chair of New Yorks Convention bid. New York will always
hold a special place in my heart, just as my husband held a special place in the hearts of so many
New Yorkers. For Jackie, Brooklyn represented a dream come true. For America, Brooklyn
represents the American dream, a place where everyone is welcome and everyone has a fair
and equal chance to shine.
Almost 70 years after Brooklyn embraced Jackie Robinson, New York remains a city of more
than 500 of the most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods in the world. It is leading the way on
progressive policies like municipal identification, expanded paid sick leave and universal prekindergarten, all programs that will improve the daily lives of the Citys minority communities.
Background Information
Below is the press release concerning the announcement of New Yorks Host Committee for the Citys bid
to host the 2016 Democratic National Convention. (Note: this release was put out before Ms. Robinson
joined the committee.)
New York City Announces Host Committee Co-Chairs for 2016 Democratic National Convention
January 29, 2015
City raises $20 million for $100 million convention, has $6.5 million cash on hand
NEW YORKThe de Blasio administration today announced its 10 host committee co-chairs, a diverse
group of local leaders who will assume leadership roles and partner with the Mayor and the
administration to execute the Citys convention strategy. Led by Mayor de Blasio, this group of business,
civic, labor and tech leaders will be responsible for raising the remaining funds, organizing convention
events, and will work hand-in-hand with the DNC to host a world-class convention in July 2016.
The Citys host committee co-chairs are: Lloyd Blankfein, Ursula Burns, Kenneth Chenault, George
Gresham, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Sean Parker, Alan Patricof, Rob Speyer, Anna Wintour, and Robert
Wolf.
As we head into the final weeks of the selection process, its more critical than ever that we show the
DNC that New Yorkers are enthusiastic and united in our desire to bring the convention back to New
York City, said Mayor Bill de Blasio. We are so proud to have the support of this diverse group of
leaders who represent everything New York City has to offer. Weve significantly outraised the other
cities competing to host the convention, and we are well on our way to reaching our goal of a $100
million convention. Add to that the support of these 10 co-chairs, New York City is in the strongest
position to execute an unforgettable convention.
The administration also today released updated fundraising totals in support of New York Citys bid. As
of Thursday morning, the City has raised $20 million, with $6.5 million cash on hand, up from $15 million
in commitments and $5 million cash on hand in December 2014. Todays announcement showcases
New York Citys unparalleled ability to commit substantial resources to hosting the 2016 convention in
the five boroughs.
Once selected as the city to host the convention, the 119-member Host Committee will immediately
convert all commitments into money in the bank to begin to organize the event, guided by the 10 cochairs. Expedia, IAC, Jonathan Tisch, Mark Gallogly, Rubenstein, American Express, Goldman Sachs,
1199SEIU, Cond Nast, Blackstone, Tishman Speyer, and Citi are among the 25 individuals and
organizations that have contributed to the $6.5 million already in the bank for the Citys convention bid.
Ursula Burns, Xerox
Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council
Alan Patricof, Greycroft Partners
Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer
Anna Wintour, Cond Nast, Vogue
Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council
Stuart Appelbaum, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union
Gina Argento, Broadway Stages
Ajay Banga, MasterCard
David J. Barger, JetBlue Airways
Paul Beirne, Bernstein Global Wealth Management
Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst Corporation
Barry H. Berke, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
Peter Beshar, Marsh and McLennan
Lloyd C. Blankfein, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc
Jeff T. Blau, The Related Companies
Richard Born, BD Hotels
Jacques Brand, Deutsche Bank North America

Jill Bright, Cond Nast
Tonio Burgos, Tonio Burgos and Associates
Ursula M. Burns, Xerox Corporation Ltd.
Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Company
Ric Clark, Brookfield Office Properties
Philippe P. Dauman, Viacom, Inc.
Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, NYC Landmarks 50 Alliance
Barry Diller, IAC and Expedia
Cheryl Cohen Effron
Leecia Eve, Verizon
Alan H. Fishman, Ladder Capital Corporation
Jay S. Fishman, The Travelers Companies, Inc
Gregory Floyd, Teamsters Local 237
Marian Fontana, 9-11 Families Association
Mark T. Gallogly, Centerbridge Partners
Christopher C. Giamo, Regional President, TD Bank
Faith Gay, Quinn Emanuel
MaryAnne Gilmartin, Forest City Ratner Companies
Steve Goldman, Kramer Levin
Barry M. Gosin, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Raj Goyle, Badhala
Nick Gravante, Boies Schiller
Jonathan Gray, Blackstone
George Gresham, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
Robert Greifeld, Nasdaq OMX
Jeffrey R. Gural, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank
Gerald L. Hassell, The Bank of New York Mellon
Marc Holliday, SL Green Realty Group
Jay S. Jacobs, Nassau County Democratic Committee
Hamilton E. James, The Blackstone Group
Steven A. Kandarian, MetLife

Pat Kane, RN, New York State Nurses Association
Brad Karp, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Rob Kaplan, Harvard Business School
Michael W. Kempner, The MWW Group
Julie Kushner, United Automobile Workers
Pam Kwatra, Kripari Marketing
Gary LaBarbera, Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
Jonathan Lavine, Sankaty Advisors
Kenneth Lerer, Lerer Ventures
Leonard Litwin, Glenwood Management
Jeffrey H. Lynford, Educational Housing Services
John McAvoy, Consolidated Edison, Inc
Raymond J. McGuire, Citigroup, Inc.
George L. Miranda, Teamsters Joint Council 16
Leslie R. Moonves, CBS Corporation
Evan L. Morris, Roche Pharmaceuticals
Michael Mulgrew, United Federation of Teachers
Mike Muse, Muse Recordings
Cynthia Nixon
Michael E. Novogratz, Fortress Investment Group
Alan Patricof, Greycroft LLC
Susan Patricof
Ronald O. Perelman, MacAndrews & Forbes Holdings Inc.
Kirk A. Radke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Bruce C. Ratner, Forest City Ratner Companies
Scott H. Rechler, RXR Realty
Dennis Rivera
Lillian Roberts, AFSCME DC 37
Jeff Rose, Attitude New York
James A. Rosenthal, Morgan Stanley
Joe Rospars, Blue State Digital
Steven Rubenstein, Rubenstein

Rosina Rubin, Attitude New York
William C. Rudin, Rudin Management Company, Inc.
Marie Samuels
John Samuelsen, Transport Workers Union Local 100
Michael E. Schlein, Accion International
Richard D. Segal, Seavest Investment Group
Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T, Inc.
Adam Silver, National Basketball Association
Russell W. Simmons, RUSH Communications
Harendra Singh, Singh Hospitality Group
Jay Snyder, HBJ Investments
Rob Speyer, Tishman Speyer Properties
Ambassador Carl Spielvogel, Carl Spielvogel Enterprises
Joseph Spinnato, Hotel Association of New York City
Steven Spinola, Real Estate Board of New York
Jonathan M. Tisch, Loews Hotels and Resorts
Daniel R. Tishman, Tishman Construction Corporation
Diane von Furstenberg, DVF
Peter Ward, The New York Hotel and Motel Trades Council
David Weinreb, The Howard Hughes Corporation
Maureen White
Steve Witkoff, The Witkoff Group
Kathy Wylde, Partnership for New York City
Donald Zucker, Donald Zucker Co.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Dan Levitan
Adams, Marti; Leigh Shapiro
RE: Rachel Robinson
Monday, February 09, 2015 10:05:44 AM
Thanks -- sending to them now.

-Dan Levitan
O: 646.200.5315
C: 201.674.7475
@levitandan
To: Andrew Friedman
Cc: Adams, Marti; Dan Levitan; Leigh Shapiro
Subject: Re: Rachel Robinson
This looks great.
What she will do as a Co-Chair: Engage with other New York leaders and communities to build support
for the convention (serve as a spokesperson/surrogate as needed; host and attend events to raise
support).
> On Feb 7, 2015, at 12:46 PM, "Andrew Friedman" <andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com> wrote:
>
> Attached is a briefing to give to Rachel's team. It includes the press release from when the
Committee was announced, which includes the background about the bid itself. It also include the
below 3 TPs for her. I can't imagine Celeste would go too hard at Rachel Robinson but I could see her
asking what, if anything, Rachel will do to support New York's bid. I didn't include that because I don't
know the answer. Laura/Marti: maybe you could suggest one or two lines that we could give her for
that question? After that, Dan, I think it's good to go to her team.
>
>
> . For decades, Brooklyn has been an example to America of ethnic and cultural diversity and
Jackie's story is the embodiment of that ideal. When Jackie Robinson ran out onto Ebbets Field in 1947
as the Dodgers' first baseman, New York became a national symbol of the fight for equality and it still
carries that torch today. That's why New York is the perfect home for 2016 Democratic National
Convention.
>
> . I am so proud and honored to be a Co-Chair of New York's Convention bid. New York will always
hold a special place in my heart, just as my husband held a special place in the hearts of so many New
Yorkers. For Jackie, Brooklyn represented a dream come true. For America, Brooklyn represents the
American dream, a place where everyone is welcome and everyone has a fair and equal chance to
shine.
>
> . Almost 70 years after Brooklyn embraced Jackie Robinson, New York remains a city of more than
500 of the most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods in the world. It is leading the way on progressive
policies like municipal identification, expanded paid sick leave and universal pre-kindergarten, all
programs that will improve the daily lives of the City's minority communities.
>
> To: 'Adams, Marti'; Dan Levitan; Leigh Shapiro; Andrew Friedman

>
> Should lean into NYC and Brooklyn's story with Mrs. R - ethnic and
> cultural diversity, Mayor's policies, city of immigrants that
> represents the best of the American dream, and touch on NYC
> unparalleled capacity to handle big events
>
> To: 'Dan Levitan'; Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
>
> . New York City has a long history of supporting the Democratic Party: New York City raised more
money for President Obama's 2012 re-election than anywhere else. Nearly 120 prominent New Yorkers
serve on our host committee, including leaders from every sector of our economy - corporate,
>
> . New York is home to 54 Fortune 500 companies - tied for first place with California. 47 of those
>
> . The convention will bring jobs, generate economic activity in Brooklyn and across all five
boroughs.
>
> . New York City is a world-class destination offering the best experience for delegates with over
>
> . Barclays Center - a new, state-of-the-art facility, only four years old-provides unmatched
>
> . Summer in New York offers an even greater variety of entertainment: July and August host
>
> . New York City boasts over 105,000 hotel rooms, 80,000 of them union-staffed. Philadelphia
union.
>
> . New York City embodies and embraces our ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity.
>
> . NYC is a city comprised of more than 500 of the most diverse and vibrant neighborhoods in the
country.
>
> . New York is leading the way on progressive policies like municipal identification, expanded paid
color.
>
>
> To: Leigh Shapiro; Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Adams, Marti
>
> Marti do you have the TPS?
>
> -> Dan Levitan

> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Leigh Shapiro [mailto:lshapiro@dnc2016.nyc]
> To: Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: 'Adams, Marti'
>
> Here's the co-chair release.
>
> -----Original Message----> From: Laura Santucci
> To: 'Dan Levitan'; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Marti Adams; Leigh Shapiro
>
> Leigh please send the co-chair release. That plus Marti - TPs you prepared for Sean Parker should be
>
> To: Laura Santucci; Andrew Friedman
> Cc: Marti Adams
>
> + AF and MA
>
> Do you have someone like that that we can send her? Or something we can work off of and draft?
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> -----Original Message----> From: La Tonya Johnson [mailto:LJohnson@jackierobinson.org]
>
> Dan,
>
> I spoke to Mrs. Robinson and she is not available to speak to the News today; however she would be
>
> Thank you and have enjoy your weekend,
>
> LJ
>
> La'Tonya F. Johnson

> (212) 290-8600 Ext. 331
> www.jackierobinson.org
>
> To: Laura Santucci; La Tonya Johnson
>
> Hi La Tonya >
> The Daily News is interested in speaking with Mrs. Robinson about her joining the bid Committee this
>
> Dan
>
> -> Dan Levitan
> O: 646.200.5315
> C: 201.674.7475
> @levitandan
>
> Sent: Friday, February 06, 2015 11:03 AM
> To: LJohnson@jackierobinson.org
> Cc: Dan Levitan
> Subject: Follow up
>
> Hi La Tonya,
>
> Good speaking with you this morning. The Mayor is thrilled Mrs. Robinson agreed to serve as co-chair
to our bid for the 2016 Democratic National Committee. As I am sure you are aware she joins a strong
list of other New York leaders (below).
>
> It would be incredibly helpful to our efforts if she did a brief phone interview with the NY Daily News
>
> I've also cc'd Dan Levitan who will follow-up with any additional details about our press request.
>
> All the best,
>
> Laura Santucci
>
>
>
> New York City Host Committee Co-Chairs:
>
> Lloyd Blankfein, Goldman Sachs and Co.
> Ursula Burns, Xerox
> Kenneth Chenault, American Express
> George Gresham, 1199 SEIU
> Melissa Mark-Viverito, New York City Council Sean Parker, Sean N.
> Parker Foundation Alan Patricof, Greycroft Partners Rob Speyer,
> Tishman Speyer Anna Wintour, Cond Nast, Vogue Robert Wolf, 32
> Advisors
>
> New York City Host Committee 2016 Members (119):
>
> Vincent Alvarez, NYC Central Labor Council Stuart Appelbaum, Retail, Wholesale and Department
Store Union Gina Argento, Broadway Stages Ajay Banga, MasterCard David J. Barger, JetBlue Airways
Paul Beirne, Bernstein Global Wealth Management Frank A. Bennack Jr., Hearst Corporation Barry H.
Berke, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Peter Beshar, Marsh and McLennan Lloyd C. Blankfein, The
> Kenneth I. Chenault, American Express Company Ric Clark, Brookfield Office Properties Philippe P.
> Dr. Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel, NYC Landmarks 50 Alliance Barry Diller, IAC and Expedia
> Doug Dunham, Quinn Gillepsie
> Douglas Durst, The Durst Organization
> Helena Durst, The Durst Organization
> Richard Edelman, Edelman PR
> Blair W. Effron, Centerview Partners
> Cheryl Cohen Effron
> Jay W. Eisenhofer, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A.
> Leecia Eve, Verizon
> Hector J. Figueroa, 32BJ SEIU
> Alan H. Fishman, Ladder Capital Corporation Jay S. Fishman, The Travelers Companies, Inc Gregory
> Keith R. Mestrich, Amalgamated Bank
> George L. Miranda, Teamsters Joint Council 16 Leslie R. Moonves, CBS Corporation Evan L. Morris,
> Drew Nieporent, Myriad Restaurant Group Cynthia Nixon Michael E.
> Novogratz, Fortress Investment Group Sean Parker, Sean N. Parker Foundation Alan Patricof,
> Douglas L. Peterson, McGraw Hill Financial, Inc.
> Charles E. Phillips, Infor
> Richard R. Plepler, Home Box Office, Inc.
> Kirk A. Radke, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Bruce C. Ratner, Forest City Ratner Companies Scott H.
> Kevin P. Ryan, Gilt Groupe
> Elizabeth Sackler, Brooklyn Museum
> Bill Samuels, Effective NY
> Marie Samuels
> John Samuelsen, Transport Workers Union Local 100 Michael E. Schlein, Accion International Richard
D. Segal, Seavest Investment Group Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T, Inc.
> Adam Silver, National Basketball Association Russell W. Simmons, RUSH Communications Harendra
> <Rachel Robinson briefing.docx>
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Mahen Gunaratna
Marti Adams; Andrew Friedman; DeLoach Michael;
; Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Inquirer: "Carpenters at auto show: Belligerent disruption or peaceful protest?"
Restraining order against the workers - see below

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20150210 Carpenters at auto show
Belligerent disruption or peaceful protest .html
Carpenters at auto show: Belligerent disruption or

peaceful protest?
Jason Laughlin,Inquirer Staff Writer
POSTED Monday,
February 9, 2015, 10:17 PM
They just kept coming, the Convention Center's chief executive recalled, hundreds of carpenters bearing fliers and mischief.
In language typically reserved for swarming insects and invading marauders, John McNichol descr bed "waves" of union
members from the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters being unleashed on unsuspecting car enthusiasts Saturday at
the 2015 Philadelphia Auto Show.
"They were in the face of exhibitors, they were in the face of our security," McNichol said. "They were belligerent. They were just
being generally disruptive."
Not so, said Martin O'Rourke, a spokesman for the union.
"They were observing their First Amendment rights to protest and they were protesting peacefully, and that's the extent of it," he
said.
The protest over the carpenters union's exclusion from a May contract to work at the Convention Center came on one
of the busiest days in the auto show's 114-year history, McNichol said. About 60,000 people attended Saturday. And
looming is a decision from the Democratic National Committee on whether to host the 2016 convention in Philadelphia.
Convention events would be primarily held at the Wells Fargo Center, said U.S. Rep. Robert Brady (D., Pa.), the Democratic
City Committee's chair. The carpenters union has an agreement ensuring jobs there and should be eager to see the political
convention in the city, he said.
"They would be spiting themselves, because there's a lot of work there," Brady said.
A decision on the event's host city could come within the next week, he said.
"I don't know just what had happened," Brady said. "There's always two sides to every story, and then there's the middle."
Saturday's protest led the Convention Center to seek a restraining order Sunday. The order, signed by Common Pleas
Court Judge Maria McLaughlin, bans union members from harassing or intimidating people trying to get into display cars, trying
to "seize" display vehicles, or "stealing knobs and fuses, unhooking electronic harnesses, removing oil caps, and littering within
exhibit vehicles."
The order is in effect until Wednesday, though the auto show ended Sunday.
The Carpenters and Teamsters Local 107 lost jurisdiction in the hall in a dispute over a customer-satisfaction
agreement with the Convention Center Authority's board. McNichol said the union failed to sign the agreement. O'Rourke
said the union signed the document, but misunderstood the deadline for submission. The matter is still being litigated, and the
unions have maintained a steady protest against the Convention Center. Twelve to 15 events annually at the center
require a major union presence, McNichol said.
Those events represent thousands of jobs to union carpenters, O'Rourke said.
The union members began appearing about 12:30 p.m. Saturday, McNichol said. They got into display vehicles and refused to
get out for up to 15 minutes, he said. They shoved fliers between seams in cars' seats.
"Jamming them down in there, so you know that it's a hassle to get it out," McNichol said.
Car radios got turned up loud, McNichol said. Fuses got pulled.
The final display, he said, was a flash-mob-like coordinated strip in which the protesters removed their jackets to reveal blue
hoodies bearing the union logo.
"The carpenters were there to hand out leaflets," O'Rourke said.
The union members did not tamper with vehicles, he said.
"People can just say anything," he said.
There was one benefit to the carpenters' presence at the auto show, McNichol said: They were all paying visitors.
"Ironically, they bought on the order of 200 tickets against their own boycott," he said.
jlaughlin@phillynews.com
610-313-8114 @jasmlaughlin
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Mahen Gunaratna
Marti Adams; Andrew Friedman; DeLoach Michael;
Jonathan Rosen; P RAGONE; Laura Santucci; Dan Levitan; PhilWalzak (gmail.com)
Inquirer: Will auto show disruption hurt city"s bid for Democratic convention?
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/20150211 Will auto show disruption hurt city s bid for Democratic convention .html
Will auto show disruption hurt city's bid for Democratic convention?
JANE M. VON BERGEN,INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
POSTED:TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2015, 7:18 PM
It didn't take long for Brooklyn's convention machine to try to capitalize on Pennsylvania Convention Center's court order against
union carpenters who allegedly harassed attendees and vandalized vehicles at the 2015 Philadelphia Auto Show over the weekend.
"Anti-union," said one New York union official involved in helping Brooklyn in its bid to beat Philadelphia and Columbus, Ohio, as
host for the 2016 Democratic national convention.
The Democratic party, known for its strong union ties, is expected to decide "by mid-month" which city will land the convention with
its millions of dollars of economic impact, a party spokeswoman said Tuesday.
But will Saturday's incident at the Convention Center make any difference in the decision?
"We don't comment on any factors being discussed or not being discussed," said the spokeswoman, Lily Adams. "Or you can just
say, 'No comment.'"
On Saturday, Convention Center staff ejected at least 75 people, allegedly union members, from the building, after ticket-buying
patrons wearing Carpenters' union hoodies and shirts moved through the show, allegedly tossing massive amounts of leaflets into
show cars and trucks, pulling out wiring and removing oil caps and fuel caps from display cars, said John McNichol, chief executive
of the center.
No criminal charges have been filed, a police spokesperson said. McNichol said that center is reviewing surveillance tapes to see
what would be warranted.
On Sunday, the center's management sought and received a restraining order from Common Pleas Judge Maria McLaughlin
banning members and leaders of the Metropolitan Regional Council of Carpenters from "vandalizing or destructing" auto show
vehicles, and "threatening, harassing, intimidating" auto-show attendees.
That's not what happened Saturday, said Martin O'Rourke, the carpenters' spokesman. "They were protesting peacefully and that's
the extent of it."
The carpenters lost jurisdiction in the building in May after they didn't sign a new customer satisfaction agreement by a deadline set
by the center's management. Since then, other unions have done their work and the carpenters have held regular protests outside
the center.
Union protests and union disputes at the center are nothing new There have been jurisdictional battles at the Convention Center for
decades and, until recently, management has been either unwilling or unable to resolve them.
But Saturday's incident was different.
"We've had our intra-trade, contractor-union issues on the floor, off the floor and behind the scenes," said Tony Wigglesworth, head
of the Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee, a group that has been trying to broker management-labor harmony at the
center for at least 20 years.
"This is the first time where people came in from the outside as ticket holders," he said.
When the Democratic party's convention site selection committee came to visit Philadelphia last summer, the carpenters did not
protest during the visit.
If Philadelphia lands the convention, union carpenters stand to gain a lot of work at the Wells Fargo Center, where the convention's
main events will be held. Other events will be held at the Convention Center.
"The carpenters are 100 percent for the Democratic National Convention coming to Philadelphia," O'Rourke said. "The lockout is a
separate and distinct issue that we hope will be resolved before then."
That's also how former governor Edward Rendell is looking at the issue. Rendell, who heads Philadelphia 2016, the nonprofit
angling to bring the convention to Philadelphia, said the site-selection group was briefed on the carpenter issue.
"We explained that to them when we were here and said that by July 2016 it will be over with, one way or another," Rendell said,
adding that given what allegedly happened Saturday, "this last thing will backfire" on the carpenters.
When the Republican convention came to Philadelphia in 2000, the city's labor unions signed a labor peace agreement and many
made financial contributions to help underwrite both the bid process and the convention itself.
Among them, said U.S. Rep. Bob Brady (D., Pa), a union carpenter, was his union, the Metropolitan Regional Conference of
Carpenters, the same group allegedly involved in Saturday's incident.
But the carpenters' union didn't contribute to the current bid. The solicitations began in the summer, shortly after the carpenters lost
jurisdiction in the Convention Center.
Rendell said they weren't asked. "I didn't think they were in the mood to give money."
Meanwhile, the whole blowup of this issue has marred the post-show glow for the Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia,
which had its second best attendance in the show's 114-year history.
"We rocked," said Donald Franks, who chairs the group.
Of the 252,000 who attended the Auto Show, more than 107,000 people visited the show during its final two days, with more than
60,000 on the floor Saturday, the day of the alleged disruption.
"From our perspective, we were kind of victims of it," Franks said.
Show officials had gotten wind that there might be a problem when, earlier in the week, people bought mass amounts of tickets and
then didn't enter the show. They credited the building's security for minimizing the situation as it was occurring.
Franks and others with the dealers' group said the show ran more smoothly than it had in the past, with the union stagehands, the
group now doing most of the carpenters' work, handling the show professionally, courteously and efficiently.
jvonbergen@phillynews.com
215-854-2769
@JaneVonBergen
www.philly.com/jobbing
Inquirer staff writer Matt Ge b contributed to this article.

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dominant group, a world city that embraces diversity.

We have. See Sarah Laskow capital story .

Adding IGA/CAU. We're working on iding folks to get on record.

- we need to isolate Norman and these groups?

do we not have a comment into CapNY yet?

>> -----Original Message---->> From: Jonathan Rosen

That would be great

-----Original Message----From: DeLoach, Michael

+ Rick to see if he can help.

From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

* Woodwork, soccer bar near Barclays

From: Andrew Friedman

Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.

Who Better Than Brooklyn?

To: Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael

-----Original Message----From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

From: Carrion, Marco A.

-----Original Message----From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

From: Carrion, Marco A.

To: Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael

She just sent me a revised version- attached

To: Sharma, Chandan; DeLoach, Michael

Maibe will translate the op-ed for us this evening.

From: Andrew Friedman [mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com]

On Jan 21, 2015, at 4:51 PM, Dan Levitan <dan@berlinrosen.com> wrote:

* Woodwork, soccer bar near Barclays

From: Andrew Friedman

Cc: Jonathan Rosen; Dan Levitan

Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.

Who Better Than Brooklyn?

Brooklyn is home to some of the most exciting economic development opportunities in

Recirculating in case this email got lost in the shuffle yesterday

From: Andrew Friedman

Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.

Who Better Than Brooklyn?

and a responsive government.

Who Better Than Brooklyn?

From: Andrew Friedman [mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com]

Recirculating in case this email got lost in the shuffle yesterday

From: Andrew Friedman

Attached/below is a draft of the Brooklyn Op-Ed we discussed.

Who Better Than Brooklyn?

call Brooklyn home.

Why NYC for the 2016 Democratic Convention?

Draft letter below / attached. Includes some of her language:

-----Original Message----From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

Subject: Cumbo - DNC Letter to the Editor

Councilmember Laurie Cumbo

-----Original Message----From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2015 4:55 PM

Brooklyn wants you!

Looking forward to seeing you in 2016,

How are approvals going?

From: Andrew Friedman [mailto:andrew.friedman@berlinrosen.com]

Brooklyn wants you!

Looking forward to seeing you in 2016,

MMV has account -- they could post this afternoon

> From: Adams, Marti [mailto:MAdams@cityhall.nyc.gov]

Yep, I like HuffPo as a plan b

>> From: Dan Levitan [mailto:dan@berlinrosen.com]

On Jan 22, 2015, at 3:50 PM, Chandan Sharma

Francine is good to go with this. Any news re: Adams?