“‘I feel excited and encouraged that I have a lot to keep me busy in the coming days,’ Berger stated…
“Though her to-do list is lengthy, and will grow, Berger confirmed she is up for tackling it, citing ‘a lot of well-wishers, a lot of encouragement, and a lot of suggestions coming in.’”
Kris DiLorenzo
Berger Leads the Charge for Democrats across Westchester
The Rivertowns Enterprise | September 25, 2020
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“Suzanne Berger, the longtime chairwoman of the Greenburgh town Democrats, will replace Reggie LaFayette as head of the county party. She is the first woman elected chair.”
Mark Lungariello
Westchester Democrats Choose Suzanne Berger as First New Leader in 16 Years
The Journal News/lohud | September 18, 2020
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“[Westchester County Democratic Chair] Reggie LaFayette made a surprise announcement Aug. 31 that he was stepping aside, a little more than two weeks ahead of a party convention where he would’ve faced the first challenge to his leadership in 16 years.”
Mark Lungariello
Westchester Democratic Party Boss ‘Wasn’t Afraid of Losing’ Reelection
The Journal News/lohud | September 10, 2020
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“Berger thanked LaFayette for his years of service and said she felt the announcement would help her cause heading to the vote. Berger said she is backed by county legislature Chairman Ben Boykin, Vice Chairwoman Alfreda Williams and Democratic Majority Leader MaryJane Shimsky.
“‘I look forward to the next three weeks to explain to the district leaders to explain why I’m the best choice to lead the party forward,’ Berger told The Journal News/lohud.”
Mark Lungariello
Longtime Westchester Democratic Leader Reggie LaFayette Drops out of Race
The Journal News/lohud | August 31, 2020
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“‘The county should be an umbrella, and provide expertise, training, money, and campaign know-how, acting as a clearinghouse and resource,’ [Berger said]….
“She wants the county committee to step up its fundraising, establish a stronger social media presence, hold town halls on specific issues such as immigration and affordable housing, and mobilize a countywide outreach program to enrolled Democrats and to register new voters.”
Kris DiLorenzo
Berger Campaigns to Lead County Committee
The Rivertowns Enterprise | August 21, 2020
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“Greenburgh Democratic Chair Suzanne Berger is another popular choice of democrats in and around Greenburgh, and Westchester.”
Dan Murphy
Do Westchester Democrats Want a New Leader?
Yonkers Times | August 13, 2020
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“Berger, who’d be the first woman elected as county party chair, said she brings the right mix of a new eye and experience. She said she’s aiming for inclusion in the party after the primaries and some policy discussions have showed some Democrats feel left out of the process.”
Mark Lungariello
Longtime Westchester Democratic Party Boss Faces First Substantial Challenge in 16 Years
The Journal News | August 12, 2020