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May 27, 2009

Immigrant Activists Canvass Subway Stations along the 7 Line to Build Communications and Advocacy Network for Upcoming Immigration Reform Fight

Contact: Javier H. Valdes (917) 679-2971 (English and Spanish)



PRESS ADVISORY FROM
MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27th, 2009

Contact:  Javier H. Valdes
              (917) 679-2971 (English and Spanish)
______________________________________________

Immigrant Activists Canvass Subway Stations along the 7 Line to Build Communications and Advocacy Network for Upcoming Immigration Reform Fight:

Subway Riders will be invited to join a Mobile Action Network to stay informed and engaged about immigrants' rights issues in New York City and the Nation

WHAT: Last November, President Obama's campaign showed the power of new technology to build a strong network of supporters. Now, Make the Road New York -- along with many other groups across the city, state, and country -- are joining together to create our own mobile action network to share information with immigration rights supporters in real time. Members of Make the Road New York will conduct outreach at several busy subway stations along the 7 train route during the morning rush-hour in Queens. They aim to subscribe thousands of individuals to our new, mobile action network, which will capitalize on the popularity of cell phone technology to unite New Yorkers in the fight for immigration reform.

WHEN: Thursday May 28, 2009 8-11 am: Members will be at the following stops along the 7-train on Roosevelt Avenue signing people up to join the network: 74th St; 82nd; 90th; and Junction Blvd.

11am: Press conference to announce new mobile action network at 90th St.

WHERE: 90th St. and Roosevelt Ave (below steps of the 7-train stop) (7 Train to 90th Street)WHO: Make the Road New York leaders, small business owners, and community members.

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