Dear Friends,
Thank you all so much for joining us for our earlier Zoom call on short notice! During the call, we discussed efforts to support Yuriy, who faces deportation despite having a cancellation of removal order, and reviewed the media coverage of his protest. We explored various advocacy strategies including political outreach to senators, fundraising initiatives, and organizing phone banking efforts to raise awareness about Yuriy's case. To support our next step action items, here are the phone banking scripts, the one-pager about Yuriy, and the call log sheets. We are also including contact information and instructions for contacting Senators Schumer and Gillibrand's offices, Rep. Stefanik, as well as other state and local officials in the Buffalo area (close to the area in which Yuriy is being held).
Legislator's Contact Info:
Senator Schumer: Albany Phone (518) 431-4070, Buffalo Phone (716) 846-4111, D.C. Phone (202) 224-6542
Senator Gillibrand: Albany Phone (518) 431-0120, Buffalo Phone (716) 854-9725, D.C. Phone (202) 224-4451
Rep. Elise Stefanik (21th District): D.C. Phone (202) 225-4611, Plattsburgh Phone (518) 561-2324, Ogdensburg Phone (315) 541-2670, Southeast Regional Office Phone (518) 242-4707, Herkimer Phone (315) 219-8005
Rep. Timothy Kennedy - NY 26th District Buffalo: D.C. Phone (202) 225-3306, Buffalo Phone (716) 852-3501
Matthew Simpson Assembly District 114 - Queensbury office (518) 792-4546, Albany office - 518-455-5565
Daniel Stec 45th Senate District - Glens Falls office (518) 743-0968, Albany office 518-455-2811
State Assembly Members in Buffalo:
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (District 141) – Represents central Buffalo and serves as Majority Leader: Albany (518) 455-5005 Buffalo 716-897-9714
Jonathan Rivera (District 149) – Represents parts of Buffalo’s West Side and South Buffalo: Albany (518) 455-4886 Buffalo 716-885-9630
William Conrad (District 140) – Represents parts of North Buffalo and Tonawanda: Albany (518) 455-4767 Tonawanda 716-873-2540
Pat Burke (District 142) – Covers South Buffalo and surrounding areas: Albany (518) 455-4691 West Seneca 716-608-6099
Patrick Chludzinski (District 143) – Represents Cheektowaga and part of Buffalo: Albany (518) 455-5921 Cheektowaga 716-686-0080
State Senators:
Sean Ryan (District 61) – Represents much of Buffalo, especially the West Side: Albany office (518) 455-3240, Buffalo 716-854-8705
April N. M. Baskin (District 63) Covers central and east Buffalo: Albany office (518) 455-2426, Buffalo (716) 826-2683
Patrick Gallivan (District 60) – Covers parts of Buffalo’s suburbs and some city areas: Albany office (518) 455-3471, Elma 716-656-8544