SVP celebrated our merger with East Harlem’s Esperanza del Barrio yesterday at the Sixth Street Community Center, and what better day than Cinco de Mayo. More than 100 friends and supporters showed up to feast on amazing food prepared by our members, salute mother earth with an Aztec dance troupe (left), and build community. Council Member Melissa Mark Viverito received the well-deserved Advocate of the Year award. And we even got a visit from Alioune Niass, one of the hero vendors who saved the city last week from the Times Square car bomber. What more could anyone possibly want. Photos here. Big props to Marisa and Ethan for putting together such a great event.
- Good interview with Sean by our friends at the Institute for Justice, discussing the Lower the Fines Campaign and... http://t.co/uk8TGlGH
- glad to be here with @changethenypd @nyclu @bradlander @jumaanewilliams & countless orgs to talk about new #legislation for #policereform
- Supporting our #BayRidge members as they struggle for dignity and respect! #vendorpower http://t.co/djgHZWjI