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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.

Members meet with local elected officials and Democratic candidates, vote for endorsements, and discuss issues affecting our neighborhood, city, state, and nation.

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  • Proposed resolution in support of closing the voluntary intoxication loophole

    Proposed: a resolution in support of closing the voluntary intoxication loophole and successor legislation to A.101/S.10632 to protect intoxicated victims of sexual assault.

  • Proposed bylaws amendment for emeritus members of the Executive Committee

    Club presidents gain a large amount of knowledge in a short period of time about how our corner of the Lower East Side fits into the broader city political scene: process, personalities, policy, and more. In order to ensure their continued (voluntary) engagement, an amendment to the Grand Street Dems bylaws is proposed to expand…

  • Candidates for GSD Executive Committee 2026

    Officers of the Grand Street Dems Executive Committee will be elected by club members with voting privileges at our annual meeting on November 10. Below are the names and personal statements of the people who have entered their names into consideration.

  • October General Meeting Recap

    We had a productive and informative meeting this week, our last one before the midterms. Current NYS Assemblymember and candidate for NYS Senate Grace Lee briefed us on the legislative status of bills that passed in the last session and are waiting for the Governor’s signature, and previewed bills that she is working on for…

    October General Meeting Recap

  • Early voting starts Saturday, October 24

    Early voting begins on Saturday, October 24 and continues for nine days through Sunday, November 1.

    Early voting starts Saturday, October 24

  • GSD ice cream social draws neighbors and friends for a summer gathering

    Thanks to Adirondack Creamery for the ice cream! Photos by Sheri Clemons and Pat Arnow. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the idea board …

    GSD ice cream social draws neighbors and friends for a summer gathering

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