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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 08/10/2026

We'll also discuss the five COGE charter revision proposals that will appear on folks' ballots. If people would like to be part of our extended discussion of these proposals, please let us know through this Google form when you'd be available to attend!

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2026 COGE Ballot Proposals Discussion Group

Although Grand Street Dems will discuss the upcoming ballot proposals at our Oct. 15 general meeting, due to time constraints it may not be possible to discuss each of the five ballot proposals in dep...

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 08/10/2026

Please join us on Thurs. Oct. 15 at 7:00 pm in the Seward Park Community Room (266 E. Broadway) for our monthly general meeting. Both Assemblymember Grace Lee and AD65 candidate Illapa Sairitupac will join us along with representatives from the Lower East Side Business Improvement District.

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GSD General Meeting October 15th. Open for Ballot Proposal Info

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 06/10/2026

Tonight! Join your friends and make new ones while helping get out the votes for @ossoff.bsky.social in Georgia. Democratic control of the Senate is within reach, but only if Democrats everywhere do the work!

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 05/10/2026

Dec. 4-6: A limited engagement run of an original work by Nicole Kontolefa and Tim Mele: Nobody's Coming: Or what your friends without kids worry about at night. 12 characters. 6 worlds. 2 people. In the timeless expanse of space, in the vast prism of life on the fringes, it’s only ever two people.

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Nobody's Coming: Or what your friends without kids worry about at night.

An irreverent voyage into the scattered topography of a family tree that will bear no fruit.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 04/10/2026

Thanks to members for canvassing for @rebeccabennettforcongress.com! Whether it's healthcare, civil rights, reproductive freedom or affordability, progress isn't possible unless Democrats secure firm control of the House. Special thanks to @chrismartenyc.bsky.social for coming out to see us off!

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 02/10/2026

Wondering if Dems will win control of the House in November? Join Grand Street Dems tomorrow 10/3 as we talk with voters in #NJ07 on behalf of @rebeccabennettforcongress.com There's no more effective way of securing a win than through door-to-door canvassing. Join us! votebluenyc.org/events/

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Events

Use this page to keep up to date with upcoming volunteer events from Vote Blue.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 27/09/2026

Despite the nor'easter, Grand Street Dems hopped on the Vote Blue bus to help flip PA-07 from red to blue. The best part of the day was hearing die-hard Republicans insist they're voting straight-Democratic tickets because they're so disgusted with their party. Join us! votebluenyc.org/events/

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Events

Use this page to keep up to date with upcoming volunteer events from Vote Blue.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 26/09/2026

Calling all Lower East Side parents! This coming Friday Oct 2, after you drop off your kids at school, come meet the members of Community Education Council School District 1. CECs serve a crucial advisory role, connecting parents to administrators and advocating for neighborhood kids' needs.

A poster with a banner at the top for CEC1 (Community Education Council District 1). Friday, October 2, 2026 between 9:00 am and 11:00 am there will be a meet & greet with members of community education council members of Community School District 1

Held at PS20 Anna Silver School at 166 Essex Street, Room 128, New York, NY

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 23/09/2026

Come postcard with us on Tuesday, October 6th right here on Grand Street! We have partnered with Postcard to Voters to send GOTV postcards to the people of Georgia. Postcards will be provided! RSVP here: tinyurl.com/GSD-GAPostca...

Write GOTV Postcards to Georgia Happy Hour
Tuesday, Oct. 6th from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm
Saluggi's East: 399 Grand Street

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 01/09/2026

Thank you @lwvnyc.bsky.social for offering a non-partisan training session in voter registration on Tuesday Sept. 15 at noon. An estimated 20,000 residents in Assembly District 65 are eligible but are not currently registered. Together we can change the culture to make civic participation the norm!

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League of Women Voters Sept. 15 noon Virtual (Online) Voter Registration Training

Sign-up form to participate in an online voter registration training on Sept. 15 at noon

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 26/08/2026

Every day we face a new set of direct assaults on our democracy by the Trump administration. The best chance we have at stopping those assaults and holding those causing the damage accountable is by flipping control of the House this November. Join us on Sept. 19 as we work to do just that!

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 25/08/2026

Thank you @indivisible-les.bsky.social for convening this important forum. And thanks to @protectdemocracy.org for advising on how to triage potential threats this coming election season.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 15/08/2026

GSD is proud to work with our neighbors on developing a community structure to protect our elections from interference from the Trump administration.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 14/08/2026

Thanks to all our neighbors that came out for good conversation and delicious ice cream from Adirondack Creamery! Grand Street Dems is thrilled so many friends stopped by to build community and share their thoughts on how to improve the neighborhood and beyond.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 31/07/2026

GSD was thrilled to support the Vote Blue coalition at their fundraiser to send volunteers to canvass for swing district candidates in PA, NJ and NY. Flipping control of the House this November is of the utmost importance. Get on the bus with your neighbors starting Sat. Sept. 19! votebluenyc.org

GSD President Kenny Wind alongside CoDA President Ayo Harrington and NYC CD-1's own Councilmember Christopher Marte at Vote Blue's July 30 fundraiser in support of sending canvassers to five key swing districts in advance of the November general election (PA-07, PA-08, PA-10, NJ-07 and NY-17).

Nicole Kontolefa and Tony Alfieri at Vote Blue's July 30 fundraiser in support of sending canvassers to five key swing districts in advance of the November general election (PA-07, PA-08, PA-10, NJ-07 and NY-17).

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 28/07/2026

It's critical Democrats flip the House in November! To support experienced and novice canvassers, Grand Street Dems will convene a role-playing workshop for folks to practice door-knocking in a fun, low-stress environment. This event will be limited to 16 participants so an RSVP is required.

Flyer for the Grand Street Democrats' Aug. 12 workshop to practice in-person door-knocking and canvassing skills. It will take place in the Seward Park Community Room at 266 East Broadway from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.

Interested in helping flip swing districts blue?
Hesitant about knocking on strangers' doors?

Whether you're an experienced door-knocker or have never canvassed but know the electoral stakes in November, join us to practice our listening and persuasion skills in a fun, supportive setting.

Eat pizza
Adopt personas
Role-play scenarios
Give and receive feedback

Capacity limited to 16 participants
RSVP at bit.ly/canvassingworkshop

Includes logos from Grand Street Dems and Vote Blue

Two photographs are included. One shows a canvasser with a clipboard speaking with a woman in her home doorway. The second shows a canvasser being greeted by a friendly dog at a gate.

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 21/07/2026

Beat the heat with friends and New York's best ice cream at the Grand Street Democrats' Ice Cream Social! Tuesday, Aug. 11 between 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm in the Seward Park Community Room at 266 East Broadway. Special thanks to our friends at Adirondack Creamery for their generous ice cream donation!

A graphic illustration of eight people digging into ice cream on a flyer promoting Grand Street Dems' Aug 11 ice cream social from 6:30-8:30 pm.

The text notes the address is 266 East Broadway and that folks should ask the security guard to direct them to the community room when they arrive.

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Non-dairy options will also be available
Tell us what issues you care about!
Meet your neighbors!
Eat ice cream!

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Grand Street Democrats @grandstreetdems.nyc · 10/06/2026

Assembly Member candidate Wei-Li Tjong is hosting a Knicks watch party TONIGHT @ 8pm in Hester Lot (entrance on Hester and Essex). Bring your snacks & beverages and cheer the Knicks on with neighbors. No registration needed. Knicks in 5!

New York Knicks Game 4 Watch Party hosted by candidate for AD65 Wei-Li Tjong. Hester Street Lot (enter on Hester and Essex). Gates open at 8:00 pm; tip off at 8:30 pm. Bring your own snacks and drinks! No registration required.

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