About Us
Welcome! Village Independent Democrats is a progressive, activist community organization of local Democrats committed to party reform, social justice, equality under the law, and the welfare of all. VID works to reform city, state, and national politics and to ensure progressive political leadership, fair judges, and forward-thinking policies.
VID is open to anyone, wherever you live, and you are invited to participate as you choose. Although members might belong to multiple clubs, VID requires members to vote only in one. We operate on the ground, knocking on doors for endorsed candidates, holding debates and forums for politicians regarding reforms, and engaging with our elected leaders who speak at our meetings.
Born in 1956, VID has a long and colorful history as one of the longest-standing reform Democratic clubs in New York City.
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Join Us for VID's Annual Gala!
You're invited to VID's Annual Gala, our biggest celebration and fundraising event of the year! Join fellow members, friends, elected officials, and community leaders for an evening of great conversation, delicious food and drinks, and a chance to celebrate all we've accomplished together while supporting the work ahead.
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Tuesday, September 29, 6:00–9:00 PM
Common Ground, 63 Gansevoort Street - RSVP here.
We hope you'll join us for this special evening as we celebrate our community, honor our shared commitment to Democratic values, and help make this year's gala our best yet!
VID General Membership Meeting
Please note that there will be no General Membership Meeting in August. Mark your calendars now for our next meeting on Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 PM.
VID-Endorsed Candidate and Clubmember David Siffert Wins AD66 Democratic Primary!
Congratulations to VID-endorsed candidate and longtime club member David Siffert, who has officially secured the Democratic nomination for New York's 66th Assembly District following a Board of Elections recount.
After trailing by 56 votes on election night, the counting of all valid ballots put David ahead by 15 votes, triggering an automatic recount. The recount confirmed their 15-vote lead, and on July 15, opponent Jeannine Kiely conceded the race.
We congratulate David on this hard-fought victory and thank Jeannine for a positive, issues-focused campaign and her longstanding commitment to our community. We look forward to supporting David as our Democratic nominee for the November General Election.
Democracy doesn't happen by itself. It depends on people who are willing to give up their weekends, stand on street corners, talk to voters, hand out literature, and do the often-unseen work that makes elections possible. We are enormously grateful to the following volunteers, candidates, and supporters who joined VID this weekend at Abingdon Square, City As School, and IS 70. Thank you for your commitment, your energy, and your belief that participation matters.
ACTIVISM IN THE TRUMP 2.O ERA
See our Calendar and Take Action sections.
See VID's protest activity Here
See VID on the Campaign Trail HERE.
Click here for No Kings photos from the march
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