Money, money, money: Part One of Three
Government shutdowns intended to stop the coronavirus pandemic have caused financial upheaval throughout the country as people lose jobs and paychecks.
With all but "essential" businesses closed, 39 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the pandemic began, Newsday reports. Nearly 316,000 of them are on Long Island.
Long Island food banks have seen a surge of demand as people who formerly gave donations to the food banks are now customers for the free food.
The newly poor cannot pay their rent or their mortgage. Unemployment checks are weeks late. They are desperately scraping for money to get by.
But this is a campaign year and politicians are still looking for money.
Including freshman State Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck).
She sent out a fundraising email last Thursday, pointing out that she had been working hard "making history" during the pandemic. See below.
The history? Kaplan co-chaired a virtual public hearing on the federal response to New York's small businesses during the pandemic.
She urged email recipients, if they are able, to contribute to her campaign "to make sure we are victorious once again."
Kaplan was part of the Democratic wave in New York two years ago that gave the party a majority in the state senate for the first time in years. Long Island elected six Democratic state senators, including Kaplan, who defeated Republican incumbent Elaine Phillips of Flower Hill.
At least Kaplan is not requesting alot of money from her financially squeezed constituents. Contributions start at $7.
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From: Senator Anna Kaplan <anna@annafornysenate.com>
Date: Thu, May 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Subject: Making History
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Recently,
I made history as the first Senator in New York to chair a joint
virtual public hearing of the New York State Legislature on the topic of
the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic on NY's small
businesses. I was proud to co-chair this important joint hearing with
Assembly Member Al Stirpe.
Throughout more than 7 hours of testimony we heard from 17 witnesses including the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Business Council, the New York State Farm Bureau, the New York State Small Business Development Center, and the Independent Bankers Association among others. Each panel of witnesses brought forth important information for my colleagues and I to consider in evaluating the federal response to this crisis and determining what the state government can do to help our small businesses survive, and ultimately thrive, in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Over the next few months we will be working on new and innovative ways to keep working on your behalf to ensure that those most deeply affected by this crisis receive all the help they need. With November rapidly approaching we will also be looking at new and innovative ways to campaign as well. This year's election will undoubtedly go down in history as a turning point on the way our democratic process is conducted and I will need your help to make sure we are victorious once again.
If you are in a position where you are able to do so, I ask that you consider making a contribution to help my campaign get ready for the November election.
One thing we do know we will need to win this year is the backing of our strong grassroots volunteers. I am only in the Senate now thanks to their incredible work and I will once again need their help. Even with social distancing measures in place there are many ways you can help to reach and turn out voters this year. Make sure to sign up to get more information.
With all but "essential" businesses closed, 39 million Americans have filed for unemployment since the pandemic began, Newsday reports. Nearly 316,000 of them are on Long Island.
Long Island food banks have seen a surge of demand as people who formerly gave donations to the food banks are now customers for the free food.
The newly poor cannot pay their rent or their mortgage. Unemployment checks are weeks late. They are desperately scraping for money to get by.
But this is a campaign year and politicians are still looking for money.
Including freshman State Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck).
She sent out a fundraising email last Thursday, pointing out that she had been working hard "making history" during the pandemic. See below.
The history? Kaplan co-chaired a virtual public hearing on the federal response to New York's small businesses during the pandemic.
She urged email recipients, if they are able, to contribute to her campaign "to make sure we are victorious once again."
Kaplan was part of the Democratic wave in New York two years ago that gave the party a majority in the state senate for the first time in years. Long Island elected six Democratic state senators, including Kaplan, who defeated Republican incumbent Elaine Phillips of Flower Hill.
At least Kaplan is not requesting alot of money from her financially squeezed constituents. Contributions start at $7.
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From: Senator Anna Kaplan <anna@annafornysenate.com>
Date: Thu, May 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM
Subject: Making History
Throughout more than 7 hours of testimony we heard from 17 witnesses including the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the Business Council, the New York State Farm Bureau, the New York State Small Business Development Center, and the Independent Bankers Association among others. Each panel of witnesses brought forth important information for my colleagues and I to consider in evaluating the federal response to this crisis and determining what the state government can do to help our small businesses survive, and ultimately thrive, in the aftermath of the pandemic.
Over the next few months we will be working on new and innovative ways to keep working on your behalf to ensure that those most deeply affected by this crisis receive all the help they need. With November rapidly approaching we will also be looking at new and innovative ways to campaign as well. This year's election will undoubtedly go down in history as a turning point on the way our democratic process is conducted and I will need your help to make sure we are victorious once again.
If you are in a position where you are able to do so, I ask that you consider making a contribution to help my campaign get ready for the November election.
One thing we do know we will need to win this year is the backing of our strong grassroots volunteers. I am only in the Senate now thanks to their incredible work and I will once again need their help. Even with social distancing measures in place there are many ways you can help to reach and turn out voters this year. Make sure to sign up to get more information.
Warmest Regards,
-Senator Anna M Kaplan
| Paid for by Anna Kaplan for NY State Senate |
Anna Kaplan for NYS Senate
P.O. Box 190
Mineola NY 11501 United States
P.O. Box 190
Mineola NY 11501 United States
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