Friends, I try not to send you too many fundraising emails.

That’s because I come from a working family background – I know how hard it can be to earn that paycheck every month and provide for the family.

And that’s why I work hard everyday to fight for working families and marginalized communities. It’s why I’ve spearheaded the state's anti-hate and bias efforts. It’s so important to me that every New Yorker gets a fair shot.

Team, your grassroots support is what makes all this possible. Every donation makes a difference, be it $5 or $50. Making a contribution to our campaign makes a statement — it says that you're in the fight with me to improve New York for working families.

So now, I’m humbly asking you to chip in just $5 (or a donation of any amount) to help keep up the fight for a better New York. Can I count on you, folks? »

Thank you,

Antonio