This comes from Democracy for NYC:

Tuesday, March 16, 2010, there will be a special election for State Senate, right here in NYC. Democracy for NYC is proud to announce that we have endorsed Assemblymember José Peralta. Here are the results of the endorsement vote:

74% José Peralta
26% No Endorsement
0% Hiram Monserrate

If you've heard about this race, it may seem like Peralta will win easily. But Monserrate has big name recognition in this district - he was the Senator until he was expelled by vote of the State Senate after a serious domestic violence offense. Peralta is a great candidate, but unknown to many in the district and it will take a lot of grassroots volunteers to make sure the voters know about this very important election.

Homophobic Flyer:
José Peralta is a strong supporter of marriage equality, and his opponent Hiram Monserrate voted against the marriage equality bill. As reported by Daily News reporter Liz Benjamin, the following homophobic flyer is being distributed by supporters of Hiram Monserrate at churches in the 13th Senate District:
http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2010/03/anti-gay-rhetoric...

VOLUNTEER IN THE NEXT 5 DAYS:

To volunteer this week, next Monday, and election day (Tues Mar. 16), contact Allie at the Peralta campaign: allie.feldman@gmail.com or 908-370-2689.

This weekend, join these efforts by Senator Eric Schneiderman and the Manhattan Young Democrats:

~Message from Senator Eric Schneiderman - Meet Sat morning in Manhattan:

This Saturday, my campaign will once again lead a trip to Queens to help elect Assemblyman Peralta. We will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the George Washington statue in Union Square, and will then drive to Queens for a Get Out the Vote Rally, with special guest Senator Charles Schumer. After the rally, we will go door-to-door to help win this important election.

If you are interested in joining me, please contact Mike Meade at mmeade@schneiderman.org or call (646) 522-8601.

~Manhattan Young Democrats Events:

Saturday March 13 - MYD & QYD Canvass w/Chuck Schumer
Canvass for José Peralta - GOTV and Rally
José Peralta Campaign HQ - 77-15 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens
9:00 - 3:00pm
MYD joins QCYD in Queens, plus rally featuring Senator Schumer. For details:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=384507579201&ref=ts

Saturday March 13 - Manhattan Phonebank
Keep Monserrate fired! - Phonebank for Assemblyman José Peralta
NYS Democratic HQ - 461 Park Avenue South, 10th floor
12:00 - 6:00pm
Email Al, al@gomyd.com with questions or just come on over!

Sunday March 14 - Canvass
Canvass for José Peralta - GOTV
Jose Peralta Campaign HQ - 77-15 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights Queens
11:00 - 3:00pm
Join MYD in Queens to keep Monserrate fired. MYD President, Taylor, will be on hand Saturday and Sunday: 917-734-8613. Details:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=350795071745&ref=ts
To volunteer on other days, call José Peralta's campaign headquarters at 718-205-5855.