Please join us at VID’s next monthly meeting:
Date: Thursday February 12, 2026
Time: 6:00pm (earlier start time)
Location: St. John's Lutheran Church (81 Christopher St./7th Ave.)
RSVP: Please scroll down and fill out the form below
Zoom: If you're unable to attend in person, a zoom registration link is available here.
Meeting agenda as follows:
Club Governance (VID members only):
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Waiver vote Waiver here; elect a new President, statement from the candidate here; nominate and elect up to three new Executive Committee members.
Candidate Forum & Endorsement Votes:
- Civil Court (countywide): Hon. Josh Hanshaft (incumbent),Stephen Benethen, Jason Canales, Karen Cotes, Eric Flores,Vlad Fants
- Surrogate Court: Hon. Rita Mellam (incumbent)
- State Committee (2): Sommer Omar, Ben Yee
- VID Judicial Delegates & Alternates
Statewide Endorsements (forum previously held — recording here):
- Governor: Kathy Hochul (incumbent, uncontested in primary)
- Attorney General: Letitia James (incumbent, uncontested)
- Comptroller: Adem Bunkeddeko, Thomas DiNapoli (incumbent), Raj Goyle, Drew Warshaw
Following the forum, members in good standing will discuss and vote to endorse candidates. You must be a VID member in good standing (member for 3+ months and dues up to date) to be eligible to vote.