FORUM 

Founder

Howard Teich

Chair

Thomas Acosta

Vice Presidents

Marjorie Longley

Maxine Montano

Simon Taylor

Treasurer

Leslie Trager

Board of Directors

Marc Abrams

Sal Albanese

Gerard Bushell

Omar Domenech

Diana Duncan

Ray Frier

Steve Goldenberg

Carolyn Greenberg

Patrick Halpin

LaQuita Henry

Bill Hudgins

Francesca Kress

James Larocca

Marjorie Lewis

Bob Lichterman

Kevin Lynch

Thomas Mackell, Jr

William Mulrow

Brian O’Dwyer

Sally Podos Untermeyer

Greg Verini

Past Honorees

Gov. Hugh Carey  

Denis M. Hughes

John & Margo

  Catsimatidis

Patricia Duff

Amb. Angier Biddle Duke

Eleanor Clark French

Elinor & Randolph

    Guggenheimer

Nadine Hack

Amb. Pamela Harriman

Victor & Sarah Kovner

Mayor John V. Lindsay

Brian McLaughlin

Dennis Rivera

Loulette Samuels

Randi Weingarten

New Democratic Dimensions is a group of independent Democrats supportive of the great tradition of the Democratic Party. Working within the party, we are determined to develop both a vision and a framework for the future.

 Volunteers in the Carter/Mondale campaign seeking to revitalize individual and grassroots involvement to provide needed bridges between polarized segments of the Democratic Party founded NDD in 1981. Our group is looking to new methods of encouraging and galvanizing political action. Combining traditional formats such as educational forums, conferences, and cable TV programming along with the Internet we are reaching out to the community providing information to educate the voting population. In addition NDD sponsors public debates hoping to increase public awareness and involvement in the democratic process.

Annually, NDD awards an individual or individuals who have made a major contribution both in and out of government and who exemplify the goals and principles of the organization. Past honorees include Angier Biddle Duke, Governor Hugh L. Carey, Eleanor Clark French, John V. Lindsay, Loulette Samuels, Victor and Sarah Kovner, Elinor and Randolph Guggenheimer, Peter Vallone, Dennis Rivera, Brian McLaughlin and Pamella C. Harriman. The Citizens Achievement Award is awarded to outstanding members of the community, last year the recipients were John Catsimatidis and Robert Kennedy Jr. The Labor Achievement Award was initiated for accomplished individuals in the field of Labor, this year the recipients are Denis M. Hughes, President of the New York State AFL-CIO and Randi Weingarten, President of the United Federation of Teachers.

 To keep members informed of activities and projects, NDD publishes the quarterly newsletter, "NDD Reporter". The newsletter includes articles of interest to NDD members; news about NDD supported candidates and issues, a calendar of upcoming events, and "Viewpoints", a series of articles expressing the opinions and philosophies of NDD members.

 NDD's membership consists of professionals and business people from the New York City area. As a volunteer organization, NDD depends on membership participation. Those members who wish to take a more active role in NDD are always encouraged.

 NDD is also active in national, state, and local campaigns, directing volunteers and giving financial support. Fund-raising receptions are held as part of an ongoing offer to assist Democratic candidates with their fund-raising efforts. While NDD doesn't get involved in primary contests, it does foster and support members' involvement in campaigns of their choice.

 NDD had a very active 2001 with the Congressional Update Series featuring two Congresspersons at each breakfast. Representatives Joseph Crowley, Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler, Charles Rangel, Ed Towns and Anthony Weiner were among the notables that joined us in the AM. The Statement of Principles, signed by all citywide candidates and most City Council candidates, was a pledge to keep the campaigns focused on the issues facing New York rather than degenerating to personal attacks. Political Perspectives, a cable television debate program, had guests from seven City Council districts debating the issues particular to their districts. Conversations on America is a forum that covered the topic of Freedom, Terrorism and Civil Liberties.

  Contact Information:

       Address:  152 Madison Ave Suite 804, NY, NY 10016

        Telephone: 212.481.7251

        Fax:            212.481.9015

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