I am on the host committee for a fundraiser for Jimmy Dahroug and I hope you can all attend, spread the word, and/or contribute. Jimmy's fundraisers are pretty damned good and this one includes special guest Jim Dean, brother of Howard Dean and head of Democracy for America.

From the Jimmy Dahroug Campaign:

Wed., May. 14, 2008
Manhattan Cocktail Reception
Campaign Co-Chair Dr. Bonnie Maslin and her Husband, Dr. Yehuda Nir are hosting a cocktail reception for our reform campaign. Democracy for America Chair Jim Dean will be the Guest speaker
Location: 1050 Park Avenue, at the corner of East 87th Street
When: 6:00 PM
Ends: 9:00 PM

Wherever you live in New York State, the upcoming election in my district will affect you, me, our friends, and our families for generations to come.

Today, we are only two seats away from gaining a Democratic majority in the New York State Senate. This will end the stagnation caused by four decades of Republican domination including the Republican gerrymandering which has prevented us from turning more of New York's congressional seats blue.

Jimmy Dahroug is running for State Senate in Long Island's District 3 and has been endorsed by Democracy for America and Democracy for NYC. Jimmy's campaign was one of the two races statewide that came closest to flipping Republican to Democrat in the last election cycle. It's one the most vulnerable seats the Republicans hold – therefore, this is a must-win seat! This year, victory is close at hand, but we need your help. Join me, Jim Dean, Democracy for NYC, Democrats for New Politics, New Democratic Majority, and amazing host committee on Wednesday, May 14 and show your support for Jimmy Dahroug our next State Senator for New York's 3rd District.

If you can't attend but want to donate, you can donate to Jimmy Dahroug (as well as to several other excellent NY State candidates) on my NY State Act Blue page.