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By Gus Saltonstall

Abreu, who also spoke to the Rag, answered on the importance of hosting the rally on the Upper West Side.

“Verdi Square is a place where West Siders, elected officials, and Manhattanites come together to make sure we’re taking the message home,” Abreu told the Rag. “This is the home of the most active constituency, progressive constituency, and has among the most voter turnout in all of Congress. These are folks that can make a difference nationally.”