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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The annual Staten Island Friends of the NRA fundraiser at The Vanderbilt has been cancelled, said Mark Tranchina, owner of the venue in South Beach.
Tranchina declined to comment further about the decision to cancel to fundraiser.
The fundraiser was scheduled to take place in September.
The event was cancelled after borough Democrats and others expressed outrage, citing the Feb. 14 shooting in Parkland, Fla., and the number of unfounded gun threats on Staten Island.
The group has held the event at The Vanderbilt since 2016.
Sen. Diane Savino is pleased the restaurant listened to the concerns of the community.
"As a community, we have worked hard to address gun violence in this neighborhood, and an event like this was not in the best interests of the community. The Vanderbilt has been an important partner of the community, and the decision to cancel this event shows that they are accessible and hear concerns of our community," Savino (D-North Shore) said.
Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) and Assemblyman Matthew Titone (D-North Shore) said they were "appalled" to learn about the fundraiser prior to its cancellation and "refuse to cooperate with evil."
Upon learning about the fundraiser's cancellation, Rose said: "I thank all those who joined us in raising their voices, as well as The Vanderbilt for listening to our collective voices, and I look forward to continuing to work together in the pursuit of commonsense solutions to keep our students safe."
Max Rose, a democratic congressional candidate and combat veteran, said he's glad to see the event cancelled and is tired of Congress standing idle while weapons are used to "mow down innocent Americans"
"Let's be clear: the NRA is only concerned about protecting the profit margin of the gun industry, not the safety of our children or the brave men and women in law enforcement. This is the time for comprehensive gun reform in this country, and an end to the NRAs influence on our politics," Max Rose said.
Democratic congressional candidate and marine veteran Michael DeVito Jr. issued the following statement regarding the fundraiser's cancellation: "At a time when we are FINALLY -- as a country -- looking for legislative action on gun violence, the timing of the NRA event at the Vanderbilt felt insensitive, provocative, and a diversion from the conversations most of us feel we should be having right now: HOW to put a stop to the carnage. I believe the voices of the community helped dictate the Vanderbilt's decision, and I'm grateful they listened to those voices."
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Tranchina declined to comment further about the decision to cancel to fundraiser.
The fundraiser was scheduled to take place in September.
The event was cancelled after borough Democrats and others expressed outrage, citing the Feb. 14 shooting in Parkland, Fla., and the number of unfounded gun threats on Staten Island.
The group has held the event at The Vanderbilt since 2016.
Sen. Diane Savino is pleased the restaurant listened to the concerns of the community.
"As a community, we have worked hard to address gun violence in this neighborhood, and an event like this was not in the best interests of the community. The Vanderbilt has been an important partner of the community, and the decision to cancel this event shows that they are accessible and hear concerns of our community," Savino (D-North Shore) said.
Councilwoman Debi Rose (D-North Shore) and Assemblyman Matthew Titone (D-North Shore) said they were "appalled" to learn about the fundraiser prior to its cancellation and "refuse to cooperate with evil."
Upon learning about the fundraiser's cancellation, Rose said: "I thank all those who joined us in raising their voices, as well as The Vanderbilt for listening to our collective voices, and I look forward to continuing to work together in the pursuit of commonsense solutions to keep our students safe."
Max Rose, a democratic congressional candidate and combat veteran, said he's glad to see the event cancelled and is tired of Congress standing idle while weapons are used to "mow down innocent Americans"
"Let's be clear: the NRA is only concerned about protecting the profit margin of the gun industry, not the safety of our children or the brave men and women in law enforcement. This is the time for comprehensive gun reform in this country, and an end to the NRAs influence on our politics," Max Rose said.
Democratic congressional candidate and marine veteran Michael DeVito Jr. issued the following statement regarding the fundraiser's cancellation: "At a time when we are FINALLY -- as a country -- looking for legislative action on gun violence, the timing of the NRA event at the Vanderbilt felt insensitive, provocative, and a diversion from the conversations most of us feel we should be having right now: HOW to put a stop to the carnage. I believe the voices of the community helped dictate the Vanderbilt's decision, and I'm grateful they listened to those voices."
More at ...
Island NRA benefit cancelled by The Vanderbilt
