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Previous Events
- 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.
- December 16, 2008 | New York
- Securing America: The Future of America's National Defense
The New York Area Committee and the New York Council of the Navy League of the United States hosted a reception and panel discussion focusing on national defense.
Heritage in the News in New York
- Brookes op-ed on Korean arms proliferation in NY Post — June 22, 2009
- Riedl op-ed on Obama spending in NY Post — June 17, 2009
- Klingner on North Korean succession in New York Times — June 15, 2009
- Riedl on PAYGO in New York Times (dead tree) — June 10, 2009
- Riedl on PAYGO in New York Times' "The Caucus" — June 10, 2009
- Brookes op-ed on N. Korean gulags in NY Post — June 9, 2009
- Butler on public insurance plan in NY Times — June 8, 2009
- Butler post on individual responsibility in health care in NY Times' "Room for Debate" — June 8, 2009
- Scissors on Hummer deal in NY Times — June 8, 2009
- Brookes op-ed on Iran in NY Post — June 4, 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.
