Bernie Sanders to Visit New York City on Saturday, April 9, 2016



BURLINGTON, Vt. -- U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders on Saturday will continue his swing through New York City, where the Democratic Party presidential candidate will hold rallies in Washington Heights, University Heights and Long Island City. Sanders will then host a community conversation in Harlem with African-American leaders to discuss his plans to fix a broken criminal justice system, improve relations between police officers and communities of color and take on a rigged economy disproportionately harming minority neighborhoods.



Saturday, April 9, 2016



Doors open at 8 a.m. A Future to Believe In Washington Heights Rally, United Palace, 4140 Broadway, New York



Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. 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, public transportation is encouraged.



Doors open at 11 a.m. A Future to Believe In University Heights Rally, Bronx Community College, Gould Memorial Library Auditorium, 2155 University Ave, Bronx



Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. Crowd entrance located via main entrance of auditorium. 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. Free parking is available on-site in student parking lots, public transportation is also encouraged.



Doors open at 1 p.m. A Future to Believe In Long Island City Rally, Laguardia Performing Arts Center, 31-10 Thomson Ave, Long Island City



Information for the public: This event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged. Admission is first come, first served. 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, public transportation is encouraged.



Doors open at 4 p.m. Community Conversation with Sen. Bernie Sanders, Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125 Street, New York



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, public transportation is encouraged.