Fried Chicken Burger
Last Sunday (8/23/14) the NYC Kossacks met once again at Spitzer's Corner. Sidnora asked KathNY to take over coordinating responsibilities of our NYC meet-ups and she did a truly fantastic job. However, KathNY informed Sidnora that she (Sidnora) was still the keeper of the badges, which came as a bit of a shock as you'll see below.
KathNY and Sidnora
But Sidnora finally relented because there were more important things to tackle. Like French Fries. Unfortunately we have exactly zero pictures of them. An incredible oversight I know, and unheard of not to have them in a meet-up diary especially when the meet-up is at Spitzer's! I was too busy eating them. How about some Hash Browns?
Once the french fries and beverages were well in hand (much beer and a weak Bloody Mary for Sidnora and a strong one for me) we talked about some key primaries, who might be good to endorse, and of course, the odious Andrew Cuomo and the equally (if not more) horrifying Kathy Hochul. There seemed to be consensus as well excitement that Teachout was running. And of course Tim Wu (he who identifies on twitter as @superwuster - gag), because let's face it, a cigarette butt would be better than Hochul.
We also talked about a few important local races: AD-52 - Joanne Simon is running against Pete Sikora and Doug Biviano. Sidnora is actively supporting Simon, who was also endorsed by the NYT yesterday. There are also two challengers running against the turncoat Independent Democratic Conference: Oliver Koppel v. Jeff Klein (SD-34 -the Bronx and parts of Westchester) and John Liu v. Tony Avella (SD-11 Queens).
Finally, in the general election - NY-11 - Recchia v. Grimm (Grimm is under indictment for tax fraud). And James Kemmerer v. incumbent Republican State Senator Marty Golden in SD-22. Sidnora will be posting about this race once the primaries are over.
And what better with politics than food:
Grilled Watermelon Salad
And more below:
Grilled Cheddar Omelet
Grilled Gruyere and Bacon
Lamb Burger with Grilled Goat Cheese Mousse
Of course the
Animal Nuz T-Shirts were available, for purchase and for signing by ericlewis0.
ericlewis0 Signs a T-Shirt
Where to sign a navy blue T-Shirt - ericlewis0 and my arm
And here are a few photos of our wonderful NYC Kossacks. It is such a great group!
Top: gene the fiend on the left and No Exit on the right. Bottom: Son of Broccoli on the left and theRoaringGirl on the right.
The Beautiful KathNY
And mconvente who will be finishing his dissertation in the spring.
From left:Sidnora, Design the Future, belinda ridgewood, rubyr in hiding, No Exit, Son of Broccoli, jfdunphy, theRoaringGirl.
thankgodforairamerica
jfdunphy, proudprogressiveCA, and gene the fiend
All of the really great pictures are from belinda ridgewood and the (no good light) iPad images are mine:). Thank you belinda You saved the day! And someone needs to help me with the picture sizing and placement btw.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
NYC Kossacks will join boatsie and any other Kossacks who come into New York City for the People's Climate March. Meet up location and time to be determined. After the march we will all convene at Spitzer's! KathNY will send out an email with times, locations, etc. once she coordinates with boatsie.
AND on October 19th NYC Kossacks will be hosting the amazing Navajo. A Diary will be up soon with all the details.
Lots of action(s) (and always fun) in the next few months!
Thank you Sidnora for all you have done and continue to do for the NYC Kossacks!