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Norman may not be able to handle the ball like Barack Obama, but he's got game!

Norman Siegel speaks to The Haitian Roundtable, New York Women's Foundation and The New York Carib News on Tuesday, August 4th.

A few days ago Norman asked you to step up and contribute before Monday, August 10th, to help us qualify for additional matching funds. Many of you have already responded. If you haven't there is still time to contribute. Remember, the first $175 of contributions from New York City residents will be matched 6-1 by the Campaign Finance Board.

Over the last two weeks Norman has traveled around the city on his Subway Series, talking to voters about the importance of the Public Advocate's office.

Norman will continue the series until PRIMARY DAY (Sept. 15th) and will visit as many stations as he can. But, we need your help to reach all 421 NYC Stations! Volunteer to canvass your subway station during rush hour, by e-mailing or calling (917.309.3152) Andrew. We'll post pictures on our blog and promote your event.

Subway Series Schedule, August 10th - 14th

Marilyn Clement was a real, true American heroine. Starting with her work with Dr. Martin Luther King at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Marilyn was a valiant fighter for civil rights, civil liberties, as well as economic and social justice. I came to know and admire Marilyn in her role as the Executive Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, where she distinguished herself as a tireless champion of our founders’ vision of a ‘government for and by the people’.

The Brooklyn Paper's Politicrasher covered Monday night's Public Advocate candidate forum held by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, and concluded, "Only Queens Councilman John Liu (running for comptroller) and civil liberties lawyer Norman Siegel (public advocate) had the guts to hit me where it counts. In my Brooklyn gut," citing his opposition to eminent domain and awareness of local issues.

Check out the whole article at the Brooklyn Paper's Website.

Dear Supporter,

Thank you for your continuing support for my campaign for Public Advocate. With your assistance we have qualified for matching funds. It is now essential to ensure that our message reaches the greatest audience possible, targeting primary voters through the use of TV, radio ads and direct mail. This aspect of the campaign is costly, and to be effective we need to raise additional funds now. I need your help.

Norman's subway series is in full swing. Step up to the plate and join Norman during rush hours as we hand out literature and talk with voters. Call Andrew at 917-309-3152 to let us know you're coming, or to schedule a subway stop in your neighborhood.

Subway Series Schedule, August 3rd - 7th

Our wonderful volunteer Jonah Rosenblum took some great pictures at the Bronx Dominican Day Parade below. Norman had a great time and the weather was beautiful.

From today's The Huffington Post.

Two decades ago, an amendment to the New York City Charter created the Office of Public Advocate, a unique position with the power and authority to protect and enhance the rights of all residents of this great city and, most importantly, to hold government accountable for its actions. There is not another office in the country with these unique and important powers.