Grand Street Dems was formed in September of 2017 to build a new Democratic club around Grand Street and the Lower East Side — one that is inclusive, progressive, and active. As such our focus has expanded beyond our traditional roles (holding open forums and endorsing candidates, petitioning and campaigning) to include ones that more generally affect our community such as environmental concerns, immigration rights, traffic conditions, and others as they arise. Grand Street Democrats holds regular open meetings, neighborhood events, and forums for the entire community. We encourage you to learn more, become a member, and actively participate.
News & Updates
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Annual Meeting Recap
We had a lively Annual Meeting with a number of special guests. Keith Powers joined us to discuss his tenure on the City Council and his 2025 campaign for Manhattan Borough President. Council member Justin Brannan from South Brooklyn is running city-wide in 2025 for New York City Comptroller. Rep. Dan Goldman joined us remotely…
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Proposed bylaws amendment — addition to Executive Committee
Update: This amendment passed by a vote of members on 11/18/24. At our 11/18/24 Annual Meeting, voting members will be asked to approve a change to our bylaws that would make a member of the Democratic State Committee who is also a member of Grand Street Dems with voting privileges ex officio a member of…
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🍗 Turkey Drive 2024
Vision Urbana Turkey DriveSaturday, November 23, 10:00 am65 Norfolk Street Join Assembly member Grace Lee, Congress member Dan Goldman, and City Council member Chris Marte for Vision Urbana‘s annual Turkey Drive. Volunteers of all ages are needed to bring 1,800 turkeys, chickens, and pernils to local public and subsidized housing residents. Grace Lee’s office is…
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Annual Meeting — 11/18/24
Annual MeetingNovember 18, 6:30 pmSeward Park Coop Community Room266 East Broadway Election for GSD officers (President, Vice President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, At-large) will be held. All members with voting privileges may stand for office. Votes must be cast in person or by proxy (any member may carry one proxy for a member with voting privileges with…
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🗳️ Election Day update
Dear Friends, Election Day is finally (almost) here. Grand Street Dems has hosted phone banks and letter-writing events, knocked doors in Pennsylvania and New York state, and distributed a few thousand Vote Yes on Prop 1 flyers (3,200 to be exact). It’s been a busy, exciting, emotional time. But right now, if you’re like me,…
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Stroll to the Polls Sunday — early voting begins this weekend
Stroll to the PollsSunday, October 27, 11:00 amMontgomery Triangle Park Early voting starts this weekend. Join us on Sunday to walk to St. Augustine church together and cast our votes for Kamala Harris!
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