The Grand Street Dems were 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 hold 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
Oct. 19 Vote Blue Bus to Pennsylvania
Saturday, October 19 · 8am – 7pm EDTReserve a spot on the bus Please see below special invitation from incoming State Committee Member and GSD member Wei-Li Tjong: The time is nigh to help lift up our Democratic candidates by a targeted on-the-ground effort in a neighboring Pennsylvania district! Through VOTE BLUE, and the efforts …
A message from the Second Gentleman
Sunday 10/6 — Yes on Prop 1
Rescheduled from Sept 29th. Join GSD this Sunday in raising awareness for Prop 1, also referred to as the Equal Rights Amendment on November’s ballot. According to “Yes on Prop 1,” voting yes “would close those loopholes by prohibiting government discrimination based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex—including LGBT, pregnancy, and abortion rights. It will …
Events
About Grand Street Democrats
Grand Street Democrats was founded in 2017 to provide a progressive, inclusive, active and transparent Democratic organization on the Lower East Side, specifically to represent Democratic voters in the 65th Assembly District, Part A.
Following the election of Donald Trump in November 2016, Democrats all over the neighborhood were ready to become more involved politically to make sure the strength of our voice was fully heard to advocate for pro-immigrant, pro-LGBTQ, pro-choice, and pro-public school causes and candidates.