Press Release
“As Israel launches a ground invasion into Gaza City, innocent civilians and the remaining Israeli hostages are at immense risk. This act of aggression is not necessary to ensure Israel’s security; rather it’s yet another step toward …
In the News
September 11, 2025 / LoHud Phillips-Staley, a Tarrytown village trustee and former nonprofit leader, pitched herself as a “proudly progressive Democrat” who cherishes programs that helped lift her family into the middle class when she was …
Podcast
In this special episode of Effie For Congress, recorded live to tape from a webinar Effie conducted with supporters, Effie lays out a bold progressive agenda for her campaign which she is calling the Suburban Progress …
Podcast
In this powerful episode, Effie is joined by Catherine Lederer-Plaskett, Executive Director of WCLA Choice Matters. They discuss how affordability, abortion access and women’s healthcare are inextricably linked. Catherine shares harrowing stories about the impact of …
In the News
On Tuesday, candidate Effie Phillips-Staley sent a letter to state Attorney General Leticia James asking for an investigation into Crowley’s actions. “This appears to violate and manipulate the freedom of association and political expression that’s guaranteed …
Podcast
Effie spends the podcast talking to Robin Bikkal about immigration and how the Big Ugly Bill will make the situation significantly more frightening for immigrant communities. Robin is a former Westchester County Democratic Committee chair, founder …
Podcast
In this episode, Effie discusses her views on the crisis happening within the Democratic party, and how the New York City Mayor’s race is a strong indication of the tension in the party (this episode was …
Podcast
In this episode, Effie discusses her views on Israel’s attack on Iran. Then former Peekskill Common Councilmember (and current candidate) Darren Rigger joins the discussion to discuss Trump’s immigration crackdown. the latest spat of political violence …
Podcast
In this Episode, Effie discusses the protests in LA and shares her priorities regarding immigration policy. She discusses the new feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk and shares her policy proposal for climate resilient infrastructure.
Press Release
A story in the Journal News revealed that Mike Lawler’s staff was allegedly illegally surveilling an opposition group named Fight Lawler by gaining access to a private Signal chat under false pretenses. This is a disturbing …
