VID In Action Canvassing and on the Campaign Trail

Nov 01, 2025

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November 2025

ELECTION DAY! VICTORY FOR VID ENDORSED CANDIDATES!

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with Harvey Epstein, newly elected NYC Councilmember District 2

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with Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado

with Judge Judy Kim

Supporting State Senator Brian Kavanagh

Out in support of Assemblymember Tony Simone

October 2025

Rep. Dan Goldman and VID VP and Chair Out of District Committee, Melissa Carty at a support VA event.

VID CANVASSING FOR ENDORSED CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER, 2025 GENERAL ELECTION

with VID endorsed candidates, Judge James Clynes (3rd from left), Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg (5th from left), Somer Omar (6th from left) and Eric Wursthorn for Civil Court

Irene Kaufman VID Co-President

No Kings -Poster Making & Pizza Party, October 2025

ELECTION DAY & EVE! -June Primary, 2025

SEE YOU AT THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOV!

June 2025

Early Voting Canvassing! GOTV!

Brad Lander Detained by ICE Defending Due Process

Last week, VID-endorsed mayoral candidate Brad Lander was detained by masked federal agents while escorting a man who was lawfully appearing for his scheduled immigration court hearing at 26 Federal Plaza. Lander has made multiple visits to bear witness and stand with vulnerable New Yorkers targeted by Trump’s ICE, and was demanding to see a judicial warrant when agents handcuffed and detained him. He was later released without charges following widespread outcry and a rally outside the courthouse.

Speaking to supporters, Lander said: “I know I will get due process and that my rights will be protected. But Edgardo will sleep in an ICE detention facility, God knows where, tonight… He has been stripped of his due process rights in a country that is supposed to be founded on equal justice under law.” As Lander put it, the job of a mayor is not to posture but to “show up and protect people.” Full article here.

Protesting the Anti-Trans SCOTUS Ruling

In response to the Supreme Court’s devastating ruling upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth, VID members joined Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, NYS Senator Brad Holyman-Sigal, NYS Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, NYC Councilmember Erik Bottcher and NYC Councilmember Crystal Hudson to protest in Union Square.

VID out and about supporting our great endorsed candidates!

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May 2025

VID Day of Action - Canvassing for our endorsed candidates!

Brad Lander for Mayor Mark Levine for Manhattan Borough President, Erik Bottcher for Council

Harvey Epstein for NYC Council, District 2

VID out supporting our endorsed candidates!

It was a great night supporting Brad Lander for Mayor! With a performance by Shaina Taub & Nikki James of Suff's the musical!

Mark Levine Birthday Bash!

VID hits the campaign trail to support our 8 endorsed candidates. Check our Volunteer page and join us!

April 2025

Earth Day Rally for NY HEAT

On Tuesday, April 22, VID members joined climate activists at City Hall to rally for the NY HEAT Act—New York’s top climate priority. Special thanks to Nat Johnson and the VID Environmental Committee for their leadership in this critical effort. Speakers included lead sponsors State Senator Liz Krueger and Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon, along with other elected officials and guests.

VID Environmental Chairs Nat Johnson & Anne Heaney (Left)

Team Levine and VID in the West Village

This Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, VID was out in Abingdon Square with Mark Levine, our endorsed candidate for NYC Comptroller. We had a great turnout, good conversations with neighbors, and helped spread the word about the June 24 Democratic Primary. For more ways you can help support all of VID endorsed candidates every week, click here.

VID Co-President Sara Kimbell

1,200 Turn Out for Town Hall with Nadler and Hoylman-Sigal

On Monday, April 21, 1,200 people registered for a town hall hosted by Congressman Jerry Nadler and State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal at the New York Society for Ethical Culture—far exceeding the 800-person capacity. The event focused on defending democracy and pushing back against Trump administration policies, with special guest Neera Tanden. Thank you to all the VID members who showed up.

State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Congressman Jerry Nadler & President & CEO, Neera Tanden, of the Center for American Progress

NYC Councilmember Erik Bottcher with Irene Kaufman, VID

Co-President

Huge Turn Out for Congressman Dan Goldman's 3rd Town Hall

On April 22, almost 1,000 people attended Rep. Dan Goldman's town hall to hear concerns from NY-10 constituents, answer questions and explain the ways in which he is working in the halls of Congress and on the streets to combat Trump 2.0's radical and devastating agenda.

March 2025

Death by 1,000 Musk Cuts: ACT UP and NYC Joined the Global Tesla Takedown. As part of Saturday’s weekly Tesla Takedown, nonviolent protests were held in over 250 cities worldwide, targeting Elon Musk’s deepening influence in the Trump administration and his role in dismantling democratic institutions and public health infrastructure.

Over 1,000 people joined ACT UP in New York City for a powerful rally, march, and die-in, marking the group’s 38th anniversary. Protesters called out the devastating impact of Trump, Musk, and RFK Jr.'s cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, PEPFAR, USAID, and vital public health agencies. The march—from the AIDS Memorial to the Tesla Showroom—demanded accountability for policies that threaten millions of lives.

This isn’t just about Tesla—it’s about resisting authoritarianism, protecting healthcare, and defending our democracy. Join TeslaTakedown.org for updates and upcoming protests.

Photo credit: Michael Nigro

Photo credit: Janie Blackstein

Photo credit: Michael Nigro

VID'ers were out in support for endorsed candidate
Harvey Epstein, running for NYC Council, District 2

#TeslaTakedown Weekly Peaceful Protest
Every Saturday, 12:00pm
Washington St/13th St in the Meatpacking District
More info here

Stop the Cuts March
VID and thousands of protesters took to the streets this weekend to demand Washington politicians do more to stop the Trump administration’s continued job cuts to vital programs and services including Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Approximately 7 million New York state residents rely on Medicaid.

Astroturf follow up
VID along with Grand Street Dems and a coalition of environmental/park advocates protested at City Hall last week in support of Councilmember Christopher Marte introducing his bill to ban Astroturf in NYC parks. Astroturf is hazardous to humans and animals. It produces toxic microplastics. New Yorkers deserve parks with real grass!

Supporting Ukraine
ID stood in solidarity with Ukraine and the recent protest at Astor Place. To support Ukraine, please see information here.

Stand Up for Science
VID'ers joined a HUGE crowd in Washington Square Park to protest the Federal cuts to science.

WomXns March on International Women's Day

VID has had a very busy weekend! A few snaps from The WomXens March, the TeslaTakedown weekly protest and events supporting VID endorsed candidates Brand Lander for Mayor and Mark Levine for NYC Comptroller. More photos from recent events with Brad Lander, Gov. JB Pritzker of Illinois and Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas.

(Not) President's Day March

Weekly Postcarding

Stonewall Protest to Stand Up for LGBTQ+ Rights

Citywide Candidate Forums with the United Coalition for Downtown Democratic Clubs. See VID's Endorsed Candidates

DID Annual Fundraiser

VID'ers were proud to attend the annual fundraiser of the Downtown Independent Democrats in honor of: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New Yorkers for Civil Rights (Prop 1!!!), and the Coalition for 100% Affordable 5 WTC.

with honoree Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg (2nd from left) and State Senator Brian Kavanagh (right)