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National Day of Service – Help us Help Them!
Today, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., the Allegany County Democratic Committee announces a collection drive on behalf of the SPCA Serving Allegany County. Between today and Jan. 27th, we’re asking folks to consider donating an item or items from the SPCA’s wish list: Bleach * Lysol spray * Clorox sanitizing wipes * Hand sanitizer * Hand soap * Liquid laundry soap * Canned Cat and Kitten Food – Pate * Dry Kitten Food - Purina Kitten chow * 13 & 39 Gallon Trash Bags * Dry dog food & dry cat food * Dog & Cat Treats * Wood Pellets used for Kitty Litter * Dog Collars & Leashes * Paper towels * Cat and dog toys * Pine shavings * Blankets * Towels and washcloths * Or you can donate by check, made out to “SPCA Serving Allegany County” We have eight drop-off locations across the county. Please contact us for the location most convenient to you. After the 27th, we’ll deliver all collected items to the SPCA! The final date to drop off is Wednesday, Jan. 27th at 5:00 p.m. For drop-off locations near you or for further details, contact us at info@alleganycountydemocrats.org or call/text 585-610-4321. ** The ACDC also dedicates this service project in the name of Betty White in response to the #BettyWhiteChallenge Today, January 17, would have been Betty's 100th birthday. Here’s a fun little video of Betty raising money for her favorite cause in an episode of “The Golden Girls” https://twitter.com/i/status/1482750351090626566 Allegany County Democrats Thank Our Local
Health Care Heroes BELMONT, NY — On December 13 and 14, over 1,700 homemade cookies were delivered to the estimated 850 employees at Allegany County’s health care facilities: Wellsville Manor, Manor Hills, Highland Park Rehabilitation and Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, the Cuba Memorial Hospital in Cuba, and the Houghton Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Houghton. This is the second year that volunteers for the Allegany County Democratic Committee have organized this project. Those involved do it to show support for our local health care workers, let them know they are appreciated, and thank them for their dedication and commitment during this prolonged COVID 19 pandemic. More than 50 volunteers from all corners of the county baked and donated cookies. The cookies were packed in individual bags by volunteers (masked and gloved!) at several locations around the County. Each bag had a tag that read: “To the unknown hero receiving this message: Thank you for all you do. We are very grateful! Allegany County Democratic Committee 2021” Martha Sabato, Committee Vice Chair and a key organizer for this project, spoke for all: “No matter how we phrase it, words can never express our appreciation for the health care heroes in our midst. We recognize their commitment and compassion over yet another year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We owe them a debt of gratitude for caring for our loved ones, our dearest friends, and our neighbors.” 
ACDC Volunteers prepare cookies for delivery to our county's healthcare heroes.
Delicious holiday cookies ready to be delivered.
Covid-19 Crisis in Allegany County
Allegany County has the dual distinction of having the LOWEST vaccination rate for Covid-19 in all of New York State, while having the state's HIGHEST positivity rate, all while our hospital and healthcare professionals are overwhelmed and deaths continue to mount. On Tuesday, December 7, Allegany County held a press conference to address the Covid crisis impacting our county. You can watch the press conference here: Allegany County Covid-19 Press Briefing Allegany County Democrats Support Teamsters Local 264
Belmont, NY --- The Democratic Party has a long-standing connection to the workers of this nation. Democrats recognize that Labor is the backbone of the middle class and that workers uniting for better working conditions, wages and benefits creates a positive impact in the community. For these reasons, the Allegany County Democratic Committee supports the strike action of Teamsters Local 264 against Saputo/Friendship Dairy. Saputo, which is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, generated $11.5 billion dollars in revenue last year. This wealth was created by its workers -- including our neighbors in Teamsters Local 264. The members of Local 264 worked without time off and without any additional bonuses throughout the entire pandemic. Recently, at the bargaining table, employees rejected a contract that would have raised their health insurance costs to a point that would impose an actual pay cut for the workers. The Allegany County Democratic Committee supports collective bargaining and stands in solidarity with the hard-working union employees as they strike for a better contract. 
Treasurer Karen Patterson delivers a donation from the Allegany County Democratic Committee to striking workers of Teamsters Local 264
Allegany County Democrats on the picket line in solidarity with Teamsters Local 264
Merchandise . . . We Have Merchandise . . . Show your support for Democratic causes and the Allegany County Democratic Committee with our Merchandise!
Click on the individual photos below for a larger view, and then click on the ACDC Merchandise link below to stock up on merchandise pictured here: 
Allegany County Democrats participated in a fund-raising "Wine Pull" on Saturday, May 22 in Angelica.
Participants got a mystery bottle of quality wine in support of
local Democratic candidates.
Allegany County Democrats enjoyed hundreds of bottles of wine at the "Wine Pull".
 Allegany County Democrats “Serving our Community” on National Day of Service: When the Biden-Harris Inaugural Committee contacted the Allegany County Democratic Committee to ask if they would be taking part in National Day of Service the answer came quickly, and the results were impressive. Karen Patterson, lead coordinator for this project, said, “In honor of Champ and Major and, we understand, a cat, becoming residents of the White House, we collected donations for the SPCA Serving Allegany County. We had a short time frame for this project, but our volunteer network knows how to make things happen.” The call went out for donations, which were collected at multiple points across the county. The collected goods were then delivered by volunteers on Monday, January 19th, National Day of Service honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The results can be seen in these photos. Lynda Pruski, Executive Director for the SPCA, said, “The SPCA Serving Allegany County greatly appreciates the efforts of those taking part in the National Day of Service. Our organization is very dependent on volunteers and donations and it is simply wonderful to see our community come through for us in times such as these.”
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Allegany County Democratic Committee Meeting: The next meeting of the Allegany County Democratic Committee will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 6:30 pm via ZOOM. For more information or to participate in the meeting, email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org (or call or text 585-610-4321) for details.
Allegany County Democrats Elect Legislative District Representatives At its most recent meeting, the Allegany County Democratic Committee unanimously approved the election of the following members to serve as Legislative District Representatives for two-year terms: District 1 Cheryl Hannigan (Towns of Angelica, Belfast, Caneadea, Centerville, Granger, Hume and Rushford) District 2 Annette White (Towns of Amity, Clarksville, Cuba, Friendship, New Hudson, and Ward) District 3 Diane Cox (Towns of Alma, Bolivar, Genesee, Independence, Scio, Willing, and Wirt) District 4 Kathie Stedina (Towns of Andover and Wellsville) District 5 Ly Kesse (Towns of Alfred, Allen, Almond, Birdsall, Burns, Grove, and West Almond) Democrats residing in each district are encouraged to contact their representatives to learn more about the party’s activities, to discuss running for local office, or with any political concerns pertaining to the district. Email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org or phone 585-610-4321. The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. Learn more at www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or on Facebook, email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org, or phone (585) 610-4321 National Votes for Women Trail: On The Road To The 19th Amendment
By Ly Kesse, a member of the Allegany County Democratic Committee from Alfred, NY: ALFRED -- An Alfred University (AU) alumna was honored with a plaque on the University Green, making her a part of the National Votes for Women Trail. Abigail Allen, wife of AU's second president, was honored with a plaque sponsored by the Pomeroy Foundation and the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites. Before the unveiling, the plaque was wrapped in a purple mantle held in place by a gold rope. "Purple and gold are the colors of suffrage," said AU Archivist Laurie Lounsberry Meehan, '91. Abigail Allen, who died at 78 in 1902, was a locally active suffragist and abolitionist. A member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church, she embraced its progressive politics. She also raised four children while teaching at AU. She was active her entire life. "Right before her death in 1902," according to Meehan, "she was collecting money and materials to send South to schools for the education of black youths." "This is so exciting," said Margie MacIntosh, referring to the plaque for Ms. Allen. Ms. MacIntosh is president of the League of Women's Voters of Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties. "2020 was such a difficult year [to celebrate the centennial of the 19th Amendment]. This year is 100 years plus one." "The struggle for voting rights did not end in 1920," said Mayor Becky Prophet, '70, and Theater Professor. "While this marker program honors the past, it also challenges us to work for the future." "We are literally standing on the shoulders of a giant," said Mark Zupan, current AU president. "The Fiat Luxe is awarded to someone who inspires us. She would receive this award, if we could give it out posthumously." 
Allegany County Democrats Clean Up Roadside in Almond
Dist. 5 Legislative Candidate Ly Kesse Heads Up the Team ALMOND, NY — The Allegany County Democratic Committee has officially adopted a section of State Rt. 21 in Almond, NY as part of the NYS Department of Transportation’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program. The first clean-up took place on Sat., August 21st. This stretch of highway is heavily used by locals and visitors alike, particularly as drivers exit the I-86 Expressway on their way to the college and university in Alfred or to recreational opportunities elsewhere in the area. State Rt. 21 in Almond was specifically selected for adoption by the Committee because of its importance as a gateway to our county, in keeping with the Committee’s desire to protect and enhance the quality of life in the county. Ly Kesse, Democratic candidate for Allegany County Legislature in Dist. 5, which includes the Village of Almond, led the group of volunteers on the approximately two-mile stretch. Ms. Kesse remarked, “Litter-free highways and byways are so much more pleasant....who wants to look at garbage along the roadside? So much more pleasant to gaze at Nature.” Numerous bags of trash were collected, giving the roadway a much-improved appearance. This is just one of the many ways local Democrats devote their time to serving our community. To learn more, visit www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or find us on Facebook. Reach out via email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org or phone (585) 610-4321. The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels. 
Mark Holt, Maureen Holt, Ly Kesse and Walter Mason clean up Allegany County roadways in the Town of Almond.
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