Reginald Odiari

 In 1997 he immigrated to America from Nigeria. Five years later he became a citizen and registered as an independent.

Tali Leger

is a young professional who had never been active in politics until she was introduced to the Independence Party.

The Independence Party of New York City Organizations
225 Broadway, Ste. 2010
New York, NY  10007

Ph:  212-962-1699

Email: info@ipnyc.org

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NYC Newspaper calls for Nonpartisan Elections. New York City’s Our Town newspaper published an editorial on Feb. 4th arguing in favor of nonpartisan municipal elections.  Read More

Statement by Jackie Salit on Behalf of the New York City Organizations of the Independence Party. The $150,000 contribution from Michael Bloomberg…January 15, 2010.  Read More

The Independence Party and the Black Community: A Power Partnership. By Dr. Lenora Fulani, Amsterdam News, November 26 – December 2, 2009.  Read More

Independence Party Breaks Records: 150,073 Votes for Bloomberg on Column C Delivers Margin to City’s First Independent Mayor. Press Release. November 4, 2009.  Read More

Statement in Response to Mike Bloomberg’s Proposed “Easy To Vote & East To Run” Plan to Transform the City’s Election System. By Jackie Salit, Independence Party Campaign Coordinator for the Bloomberg Campaign.  September 10, 2009.  Read More

Indys Defend Bloomberg As One Of Their Own. Comptroller Bill Thompson’s campaign is stepping up its efforts to cast Mayor Bloomberg as a Republican, sending out a memo to reporters today entitled: "Mike Bloomberg, far from Independent."  Daily News, August 11, 2009 11:52 AM By Elizabeth Benjamin.  Read More

Statement by the New York City Independence Party on Thompson Campaign Memo “Mike Bloomberg: Far from Independent."  By Jackie Salit, Independence Party Campaign Coordinator for the Bloomberg Campaign. August 11, 2009.  Read More

Bloomberg Is Endorsed by Independence Party. The Independence Party’s endorsement followed a private meeting Ms. Jackie Salit, one of the city’s Independence Party founders … New York Times, April 6, 2009 – By FERNANDA SANTOS – New York Region. Read More

Independence Party Appears Ready to Endorse Bloomberg. “If the Independence Party endorses him, which I think it will, I believe we will have access to his resources,” Ms. Salit said. …New York Times, March 27, 2009 – By MICHAEL BARBARO – New York Region.  Read More

Independence Party making name for itself in city, state. The Independence Party arrived on the scene about 15 years ago and has had a considerable impact on political developments since then. This party is mainly interested in changing the structure of our political process… Queens Ledger, March 18, 2009. By William Lewis.  Read More

In Reversal, Mayor Now Woos Political Parties. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is pleading with political party leaders to put his name on their ballot line … members of the Independence Party, Fred Newman and Jackie S. Salit…In interviews, at least three of the Independence Party’s five county … New York Times, February 19, 2009 – By MICHAEL BARBARO – New York Region.  Read More

Bloomberg Could Be Independent or Independence Candidate. But, Ms. Salit said, having the party line in 2009 is not a foregone … and voted for him on the Independence Party line in 2001 and 2005. New York Times, October 3, 2008 – City Room.  Read More

BRONX

Keith McHenry, Chair

Cell:  (646) 673-5834

KINGS

Robert Conroy, Chair

323 Putnam Ave., #4
Brooklyn, NY 11216
(718) 415-0571

bobconroy@ipnyc.org

MANHATTAN

Cathy L. Stewart, Chair

225 Broadway, Ste. 2010
New York, NY 10007
 

Ph: 212-962-1699

QUEENS

Molly Honigsfeld, Chair

Home: (718) 721-4170

RICHMOND

Sarah D. Lyons, Chair

The Independence Party of Richmond Co.
36 Hamilton Ave., #3N
Staten Island, NY 10301
 

Home: 718-447-9689
Cell: 917-658-9885

EVENTS

Wednesday May 5th, 2010                              6:30pm

The  Politics for the People

Hosted by Cathy L. Stewart
Join us for an evening of Independent political dialogue with Doug Schoen, political analyst and author of "The Political Fix: Changing the Game of American Democracy, from the Grassroots to the White House", and Jacqueline Salit, President IndependentVoting.org.  Get event details.  

May 14th, 15th and 25th                                                                

Spring Chair Receptions 
Hosted by County Chairs
Each year borough chairs host a local reception and fundraiser to celebrate the growth and expansion of the party.  Join us in your borough! 

• Brooklyn, May 14th, 6pm
• Queens, May 15th, 3:30pm
• Manhattan, May 25th, 6pm

Contact John Opdycke at 212-609-2832 

Friday, May 21st, 2010                                 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Interviews by a Black Independent
Hosted by Dr. Lenora Fulani
Special guest will be Derrick Bell. Professor Bell has a distinguished career as an attorney and civil rights activist that spans more than four decades. His latest book "Silent Covenant" is and acclaimed exploration of the landmark Brown v. the Board of Education desegregation decision. Get event details.  

Saturday & Sunday, May 22nd – 23rd, 2010                                  

Monthly Phon-a-thon
Join other independents to learn about the independent movement and spend a couple of hours in our citywide office helping to build it.  Saturday sessions are from 9:30 – 1:30 pm.  Sunday session is from 3:00 – 5:00 pm.  Read more. 

Monday, December 13, 2010                               6:00 – 8:00 pm

The Anti-Corruption Awards
Held each December, the Anti Corruption Awards is a year end celebration of the Independence Party’s on-the-ground growth and development.  Honored at this citywide event are political and civic leaders who have taken a stand against the corrosive effects of partisanship and are helping to build the independent movement.  Event takes place at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse, 409 Greenwich St, from 6 – 8 pm.  For more info on event, commemorative journal, or to purchase tickets or tables contact John Opdycke at 212-609-2832. 

The New York City organizations of the Independence Party set out 15 years ago with a simple idea: To create a new and independent reform movement of New Yorkers from all walks of life. Partisan politics holds back positive development in our city. It’s that simple. We are a new kind of minor party that is genuinely independent, built from the bottom up and not tied to the Democratic and Republican parties (which the other minor parties are, big time!).

The Independence Party has over 100,000 members in New York City. Nearly 5,000 of them have joined local county committees in all five boroughs, the governing bodies of the organization. Thousands more sign petitions, volunteer, and play a role in the Independence Party’s many campaigns for political reform.

We support political reforms that bring the one million New York independents into the heart of the political process. Initiatives like nonpartisan municipal elections, seating independents on the Board of Elections, separating party interest from the public interest, and making sure that good policy, rather than partisan politics, guides the running of this city – are the core principles of our independent movement.

We have worked to build a new electoral coalition in New York City, the Black and Independent Alliance, which took center stage in 2005 when 47% of African American voters and 65% of independent voters gave their support to the Independence Party’s mayoral candidate, Mike Bloomberg, in his re-election bid. We’ve partnered with Mike Bloomberg since 2001, when the votes on our line gave him his first margin of victory. In 2007, Mayor Bloomberg became an independent himself and we believe he has governed our city in a nonpartisan fashion.

New Yorkers now have an independent option. The New York City Independence Party is Column “C” on the ballot. The “C” in Column “C” stands for two things – Change and Community. We need to change the culture of New York politics so that it is grounded in genuine civic debate that includes and empowers all New Yorkers. And it is by building a new community of independents from the bottom up that we can effect that change.

Please join us today.