About Us
Welcome! Village Independent Democrats is a progressive and activist community organization of local Democrats and is committed to reform of the party, social justice, equality under law and the welfare of all. VID works to reform city, state and national politics and to ensure that we have 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, and by holding debates and forums for politicians and regarding reforms, and engaging with our elected leaders who speak at our meetings.
Born in 1956, VID has a long and colorful story as one of the longest-standing reform Democratic clubs in New York City.
Follow VID on Bluesky, Instagram and Facebook (no Twitter!) @VillageDems
Petitioning Season Is Underway — Join Us!
Petitioning runs throughout March, and VID’s ground game makes the difference. Let’s ensure our endorsed candidates get on the ballot by collecting as many signatures as possible.
PETITIONING SCHEDULE - Click here for more details.
West Side Saturdays
Abingdon Square (Bleecker & Hudson) · 9:30–11:30 AM
March 7, 14, 21, 28
East Side Weekends
In front of Gristedes (University Pl between 8th & 9th St) · 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
March 7 (Sat), March 14 (Sat), March 22 (Sun), March 28 (Sat)
You can also petition on your own — in your building or neighborhood — and carry petitions with you at all times.
For questions:
Dan Palmisano (East) – [email protected]
Alfred Fuente (West) – [email protected]
Tony Hoffmann, Campaign Chair – [email protected]
VID General Membership Meeting - ZOOM ONLY
Please join us for VID’s next General Membership Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM. Please note: this meeting will be held on Zoom only and will not take place in person at St. John’s Lutheran Church as previously planned.
Zoom Registration link here.
We look forward to seeing you!
In-Person Postcards are back!
Join the Downtown Nasty Women - March 4
Register here.
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
Stay Connected
Sign up for the VID Newsletter
The Dispatch
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