Bernie Sanders Returns to New York City on Saturday, April 16, 2016, Sunday, April 17, 2016 and Monday, April 18, 2016
NEW YORK -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday will begin his final swing through New York City. The Democratic Party presidential candidate will host the first of three events at First Unitarian Congregational Society, followed by Prospect Park on Sunday and Hunter's Point South Park on Monday. The campaign stops will feature special guests Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West, Linda Sarsour, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Danny DeVito, Justin Long, Grizzly Bear, Danny Glover, Fisher Stevens and TV on the Radio. Sanders will discuss a wide range of issues, including faith and social justice, getting big money out of politics, his plan to make public colleges and universities tuition-free, combating climate change and ensuring universal health care.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
Doors open at 6 p.m. Faith and Social Justice Roundtable featuring Rev. Al Sharpton, Dr. Cornel West and Linda Sarsour, First Unitarian Congregational Society, 116 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn
Information for the public: This is event is by invitation only. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs, and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Parking is not available on-site, but there is a public lot on Clinton St. Taking public transportation is encouraged
Sunday, April 17, 2016
Doors open at Noon A Future to Believe In GOTV Rally Concert in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park Featuring Special Guests Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, Danny Devito, Justin Long and Grizzly Bear, Prospect Park (Nethermead), Brooklyn
Information for the public: Music starts at 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. General admission entrance located on the east side of park near the boathouse. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Public transit is encouraged. No public parking available on site.
Monday, April 18, 2016
Doors open at 5 p.m. A Future to Believe In GOTV Rally Concert in Long Island City’s Hunter’s Point South Park Featuring Special Guests Danny Glover, Fisher Stevens and TV on Radio, Hunter’s Point South Park, Green Plaza, Long Island City
Information for the public: Music starts at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. General admission entrance located at Center Blvd off of 54th Ave. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit what you bring to small, personal items like keys and cell phones. Weapons, sharp objects, chairs and signs or banners on sticks will not be allowed through security. Public transit is encouraged. No public parking available on site.
