Previous Events
- November 5, 2009 | New York
- Panel Discussion and Luncheon featuring Keynote Address by Sean Hannity
Several Heritage experts participated in a panel discussion titled "Beating Back ObamaCare and Setting a New Path Forward", followed by a luncheon featuring Sean Hannity.
- June 4, 2009 | New York
- 33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missle Age
The New York Committee for Heritage hosted a screening of 33 Minutes: Protecting America in the New Missile Age.
- February 12, 2009 | New York
- It’s Better to Be Right Than Popular: The New Minority
Heritage's Rob Bluey and Mackenzie Eaglen spoke at a meeting of young New York-area professionals.
Heritage in the News in New York
- Brookes op-ed on China's relationship w/ Iran in NY Post — October 13, 2009
- Cohen op-ed on Medvedev & Putin split up in NYTimes.com — October 9, 2009
- Spalding on czars Senate hearing in NY Times — October 7, 2009
- Brookes op-ed on China's growing ambition in NY Post — October 7, 2009
- Butler on health reform in NY Times — September 3, 2009
- Brookes op-ed on Russian subs in New York Post — August 7, 2009
- Carafano op-ed on cyber-security czar in New York Post — August 6, 2009
- Moffit op-ed on ObamaCare in NY Post — August 3, 2009
- Stimson on releasing Gitmo detainees in New York Times — July 29, 2009
- Book and Moffit op-ed on health care disaster in New York Post — July 23, 2009
About the Committee
The mission of the New York Area Committee for Heritage is to extend the influence of conservative ideas and principles in the New York area, and to support Heritage’s mission and vision for America.
Community Committee Members are leaders in the New York area and supporters of The Heritage Foundation. At the invitation of Heritage’s President, Ed Feulner, these members are asked to undertake two key responsibilities:
- Plant a permanent flag for Heritage in their areas by focusing on the following:
- Membership Expansion
- Programs and Events
- Legislative Outreach
- Media Outreach
- Youth Outreach
- Lead Heritage's fundraising efforts in their areas.
About the Chairs
Midge Decter, Steve Forbes and Tom Saunders are Honorary Chairmen of the New York Area Committee for Heritage.
Harold Siegel is the Chairman of the New York Area Committee for Heritage. He is a lifelong New York City resident and is active in conservative politics. President of Excelsior Graphics, Inc., he is a Founding Board Member of The Printing Brokerage/Buyers Association, a national graphic arts industry trade group. He has been a member of the New York Friars Club for 40 years and was elected to its Board of Governors in 2005. Married for over 50 years, he has two daughters and four grandchildren.

