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.
News & Updates
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2025 GSD Ranked Choice Voting Guide
How does ranked choice voting work? Why is GSD recommending five candidates for Mayor? Why is GSD recommending only one candidate for the other races?
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GSD recommends five candidates for Mayor
Make sure your vote counts by ranking five candidates for Mayor: Scott Stringer, Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Adrienne Adams, and Zellnor Myrie.
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May 22: Albany update & bylaws amendments
Brian Kavanagh, Grace Lee, ranked choice primer, vote on bylaws amendments, and more!
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Restore the Tony Dapolito Recreation Center
The City’s announced plan to demolish the Tony Dap — without any commitment to maintain a recreation center at that location, or preserve the Keith Haring mural at the public pool — is in direct opposition to promises made since 2019 that the facility would be repaired and re-opened for public use.
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Ice cream social in support of Brad Hoylman-Sigal for Borough President
Join Caroline Laskow, Ella Leitner, Kate Nammacher, and Melissa Shiffman in support of GSD’s endorsed candidate for Manhattan Borough President, Brad Hoylman-Sigal.
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Turnout Tuesdays: Weekly phone calls & postcards for Alvin Bragg and Chris Marte
To help get out the vote for our endorsed candidates, GSD is sponsoring phone banks and postcard-writing for District Attorney Alvin Bragg and City Councilmember Christopher Marte.
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