"I am pleased to endorse Brian Kavanagh because he is never afraid to stand up for the community he represents and he never backs away from the difficult issues that matter in the daily lives of New Yorkers. He has my full support."
- Senator Schumer

State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, Democratic Nominee for Governor

"I am proud to endorse Brian Kavanagh, who has been an independent, forceful advocate for a State government that is more transparent, accountable, responsive, and cost effective. I know he will be a steadfast ally as we work to clean up Albany." - Attorney General Cuomo

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli

"Brian Kavanagh has consistently shown the ability and willingness to promote smart, common sense solutions to thorny problems. He is the kind of leader that New York needs, and that the people deserve." - Comptroller DiNapoli

State Senator Eric Schneiderman, Democratic Nominee for State Attorney General

"In a short time in Albany, Brian Kavanagh has built a remarkable record of legislative achievement. He has been a leader in two areas with which I'm particularly familiar: the efforts to reform Albany and to pass sensible measures to prevent illegal gun violence. I am proud to endorse him."
- Senator Schneiderman

City Public Advocate Bill deBlasio

"Brian Kavanagh is one of New York's great advocates for progressive change. He has worked tirelessly to tackle difficult issues, like the need for reform in the way we run our elections, and he's made a real difference. He is a committed, principled reformer." - Public Advocate de Blasio

City Comptroller John Liu

"We have to have representatives in Albany who will put the needs of our communities first. Brian Kavanagh is a true progressive, and he understands how to make government work -- in the best interests of all New Yorkers."
- Comptroller Liu

Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson

Served as New York City's chief financial officer from 2002 through 2009 and won the Democratic nomination for Mayor in 2009, finishing a close second in the general election with 535,000 votes. 

U.S. Congressmember Carolyn Maloney

"Our communities need skilled and effective legislators, and Brian Kavanagh has what it takes. He's a smart, tenacious fighter who knows how to get things done here in our community and in the Assembly. I am proud to support him." - Congressmember Maloney

U.S. Congressmember Nydia Velazquez

"Especially in these very difficult times, all levels of government must work together to support and strengthen our communities. Brian Kavanagh has been a great partner in State government and one of New York's most active supporters of public housing and of better access to services that the people of the Lower East Side need and deserve." - Congressmember Velazquez 

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer

"Brian Kavanagh has always impressed me with his intelligence and dedication to the people he represents. We've worked together to improve access to waterfront and open spaces on the East Side, to protect New York's water supply from dangerous gas drilling, and to protect tenants whether they live in Stuyvesant Town or public housing. Brian Kavanagh is someone who won't rest until he gets results." - Borough President Stringer 

State Senator Tom Duane

"Brian Kavanagh has been one of the most articulate and effective voices in support of so many of the things we care about. When tenants needed a champion for stronger protections against landlord abuses, when the needs of deaf and hearing-impaired students were being disregarded in an ill-conceived plan to reorganize their unique school, when we needed a strong ally in the fight for marriage equality and other issues of concern to the LGBT community, Brian Kavanagh has always been there." - Senator Duane

State Senator Liz Krueger

"Brian Kavanagh is the kind of smart, independent elected official that we need in Albany to get things done in spite of the chaos and dysfunction. We've cosponsored many bills together and fought side by side for reform. If you want someone who can recognize a need for change, write a practical legislative proposal, and get it enacted into law, there's no one better than Brian Kavanagh." - Senator Krueger

State Senator Daniel Squadron

"Brian Kavanagh is one of the best legislators in our state, and the best representative our community could hope for. He is a leader in the fight to protect public housing on the Lower East Side, and someone who is always willing to take on entrenched interests, push for real change, and stand up for what's right." - Senator Squadron

City Councilmember Rosie Mendez

Representing District 2 in the New York City Council since 2006, serving the neighborhoods of the Lower East Side, the East Village, Gramercy, and Murray Hill.

City Councilmember Dan Garodnick

"I have had the good fortune to work with Brian Kavanagh on many, many issues in the community we both represent. Whether we're working to protect tenants in Stuyvesant Town, Peter Cooper Village, or Waterside Plaza, negotiating for sensible development, or advocating for better bus and subway service, I can say from experience that no one fights harder for our community than Brian Kavanagh. I enthusiastically endorse him for reelection."
- Councilmember Garodnick

City Councilmember Margaret Chin

"I am proud to endorse Brian Kavanagh for reelection. I have seen him stand up for justice when people in our community were targeted for crimes because of their race, and I admire his efforts, day in and day out, as an organizer for equal opportunity in housing, education, and health care for working families in our diverse neighborhoods." - Councilmember Chin

Bryan Cooper, Republican District Leader & Vice President, Albano Republican Club*

"Brian Kavanagh has done a great job improving the quality of life in public housing and supporting programs in our community to make sure our kids have the opportunity to succeed. Although I am a Republican, some things go beyond the differences between the political parties. Brian has earned the respect of people in our community and he has my full support."
- Bryan Cooper

Working Families Party

New York's progressive third party, focusing on issues working- and middle-class families care about, like good jobs, fair taxes, good schools, reliable public transportation, affordable housing, and universal healthcare.

Tenants Political Action Committee

An independent political force working to elect pro-tenant candidates for elective office. Tenants PAC is not affiliated with any other organization.

Al Doyle, President, and John H. Marsh III, Vice President, Stuyvesant Town / Peter Cooper Village Tenants Association*

"The residents of Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village could have no better representative in government than Brian Kavanagh. He has been a relentless proponent of preserving and expanding State laws to protect our tenants and keep our community affordable. He's also been with us every step of the tumultuous path this community has traveled in the last few years, through ownership and management changes, harassment by our landlord, lawsuits, bankruptcy and foreclosure proceedings, and all the hardship and uncertainty we've faced. Brian Kavanagh's support, guidance, and advocacy have been of inestimable value, and I am proud to offer him my support for reelection." - Al Doyle

Roberto Napoleon, President, and Luther Stubblefield, Vice President, Baruch Houses Tenants Association*

Serving and advocating for 5,367 tenants residing in 2,193 apartments on the Lower East Side.

Charlotte Miles, President, Lilian Wald Houses Tenants Association*

Serving and advocating for 4,536 tenants in 1,857 apartments on the Lower East Side.

Odell Pamias, President, Jacob Riis Houses Tenants Association*

Serving and advocating for 4,305 tenants in 1,764 apartments on the Lower East Side.

Janet Handal, President, Waterside Tenants Association*

"Brian Kavanagh is a highly effective advocate for the 3,000 people living at Waterside Plaza. He is a skillful and creative problem solver who works tirelessly on behalf of his constituents. His strong legislative record is evidence of his commitment to preserving sustainable, affordable housing and to improving energy efficiency. Our residents have been very fortunate to benefit from his thoughtful leadership and guidance on a wide range of issues facing our community. I am pleased to give him my wholehearted support for reelection." - Janet Handal

Erma Campbell, Haven Plaza tenant leader*

Serving and advocating for hundreds of tenants in 350 apartments on the Lower East Side.

Dereese Huff, President, Campos Plaza Tenants Association*

Serving and advocating for 721 tenants in 270 apartments on the Lower East Side.

Sierra Club

The oldest and largest grassroots environmental organization in the U.S. with 1.3 million members and supporters, focusing on energy and climate change, healthy communities, sustainable economies, the protection of wild spaces, and environmental education.

Planned Parenthood of New York City Action Fund

The non-partisan, not-for-profit political arm of Planned Parenthood, advocating for public and political support for reproductive health and rights. 

NARAL Pro-Choice New York

The New York affiliate of Pro-Choice America.

New Yorkers Against Gun Violence

A statewide nonpartisan organization working to build public awareness of the devastating impact of gun violence in New York and across the country, while advocating for sensible gun legislation on the federal, state, and local levels. 

Gun Free Kids

With 10,000 subscribers throughout the United States, providing tools for people to take action on pending state and national legislation and assisting voters nationwide to learn about and support candidates for state office who favor sound gun violence prevention policies. 

New York Uprising ("Hero of Reform")

A non-partisan coalition founded by former Mayor Ed Koch, former Governor Mario Cuomo, Dick Dadey of Citizens Union, and other prominent New Yorkers to put an end to corruption in Albany and revive public faith in government.

League of Humane Voters of New York State

"Since his first term in office, Brian Kavanagh has been a very good ally in our efforts to enact animal-friendly legislation and to fight against inhumane practices and laws. He successfully enacted a bill he authored to strengthen New York's laws against spectator dogfights and cockfights and another that prohibits confinement of companion animals in vehicles in extreme heat or cold. He was one of only a handful of legislators who joined LOHV in one of our priorities in 2010, voting against a new law to expand the cruel practice of hunting with a crossbow. He has our enthusiastic endorsement for reelection." - Peter Muller, President

Vote Humane

"We wholeheartedly endorse Brian Kavanagh. He has been an outspoken supporter of animal protection legislation--always and when it matters--and has passed several groundbreaking laws. If you care about animals and live in the 74th Assembly District, Brian Kavanagh is the clear choice on Election Day. Vote!" - John Phillips, Executive Director 

Freelancers Union

Representing 100,000 independent workers, including freelancers, consultants, independent contractors, temps, part-timers, contingent employees, and the self-employed.

Marriage Equality New York

An inclusive organization that seeks to secure the rights of all couples to legally recognized civil marriage, with all the benefits and responsibilities. 

Stonewall Democratic Club of New York City

Founded in February 1986, now the largest LGBT Democratic club in the State.

Coalition for a District Alternative (CoDA)

A grassroots political organization on the Lower East Side.

Eleanor Roosevelt Democratic Club

"We are proud to support Brian Kavanagh's re-election campaign, so he can continue the great work he's done on behalf of New Yorkers. Whether it's fighting to reform Albany, working to protect affordable housing, or finding sensible solutions to community issues, Brian Kavanagh has been someone we can rely on." - Susan Enzer, President

Samuel J. Tilden Democratic Club

"Brian Kavanagh has been a strong advocate for an open political process and a more transparent government. I am happy that Tilden has chosen to endorse him." - Sandro Sherrod, President

Village Reform Democratic Club

A grassroots organization providing a venue for discourse and advocacy on local, state, and national issues.

New York State AFL-CIO

A federation of more than 3,000 local unions.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 37

New York City's largest public employee union, composed of 125,000 employees and 50,000 retirees, including caregivers, maintenance workers, staffers of hospitals, schools, libraries, city colleges, and many other workers who keep New York running.

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees District Council 1707

Representing 25,000 members working in day care and Head Start centers, national membership and fundraising organizations, educational and social service agencies, and home care providers. 

New York State Building and Construction Trades Council

Advocating for 300,000 members of local building trades councils, district councils and state associations, and local unions across the state.

New York City District Council of Carpenters

Comprised of 11 individual local unions with 25,000 members, including carpenters, millwrights, dockbuilders, timber workers, cabinetmakers, floorcoverers, and industrial workers. 

Mason Tenders District Council of Greater New York and Long Island

Representing 15,000 construction workers, asbestos and hazardous materials handlers, Catholic high school teachers, recycling, and waste handlers.

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 9

Composed of 18 local unions, representing 11,000 painters, decorators, wall coverers, drywall finishers, sign painters, metal polishers, bridge and structural steel painters, civil service painters, lead abatement workers, glaziers and architectural metal glassworkers, paint makers, and allied trades.

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94

Representing 6,000 members, including heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors in the construction industry, and workers in related fields.

United Association of Plumbers Local 1

Representing members in the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors of the construction industry, with a 150-year history and vigorous apprenticeship and training programs.

New York State Association of Police Benevolent Associations

The largest police organization in the State, representing 35,000 police and law enforcement officers of various localities and counties, NYPD detectives, captains, lieutenants, and sergeants, deputy sheriffs, county detectives, Port Authority police, State park police, federal law enforcement, and State Troopers.

Police Conference of New York

Representing 25,000 law enforcement officers, including members of 230 police associations, 8 regional police conferences, and one association of retirees.

Bridge and Tunnel Officers Benevolent Association

Representing the peace officers who patrol New York City's toll bridges and tunnels.

New York State Public Employees Federation

One of the largest local white-collar unions in the U.S. and New York's second-largest union of State employees, with additional members working in the private sector and local government.

New York State United Teachers

A federation of 1,200 local unions of teachers throughout the State.

United Federation of Teachers

The New York City affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, representing 200,000 members. 

Council of School Supervisors and Administrators Local 1

Representing 17,500 members, including principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and education administrators in New York City public schools, directors and assistant directors of subsidized day care centers, and retirees and their spouses and domestic partners of retirees. 

Service Employees International Union Local 32BJ

The largest property service workers union in the country, representing 120,000 workers in eight states and the District of Columbia.

1199 Service Employees International Union, United Healthcare Workers East

The largest local union in the world, representing 300,000 workers and retirees in New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Maryland.

Teamsters Joint Council 16

Representing 120,000 members in New York City, Westchester and Orange Counties, and Puerto Rico working in a diversity of industries.

Transport Workers Union Local 100

Representing 38,000 transportation workers actively employed on bus and subway lines and several airlines nationwide, and an additional 26,000 retirees.

United Transportation Union

Representing 125,000 active and retired railroad, bus, and mass transit workers in the U.S. and Canada.

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500

Representing 23,000 food and commercial workers in the New York City area, Local 1500 is the largest local UFCW in New York State.

Communication Workers of America Local 1180

Representing 8,000 workers from a wide range of organizations, including New York City agencies, private companies, and not-for-profit organizations.

 

* Affiliation listed for identification purposes only.