What's Going On
ERID Civic Engagement Scholarship for Local High School Seniors
Did you know ERID is offering multiple $500 scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are engaged in civic or community activities? Applications are now open! The deadline of January 31 is approaching! See our Scholarship page https://www.erid.nyc/2026-scholarship. All NYC public high school seniors invited to apply.
February 3 - 74th AD Special Election for NYS Assembly
The Special Election for NYS Assembly for the 74th Assembly District will be held on February 3, 2026. Early voting will be Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, February 1. For other important information about voter registration, mail-in ballots and change of address, go to https://www.nycvotes.org/. Keith Powers is the Democratic candidate in this race.
CD 12 Congressional Candidate Forum Replay
The Candidate Forum for the CD 12 Congressional race was held on January 21. In case you missed it, you can access the video replay via the link below. Be sure to review prior to the Club’s endorsement meeting on January 28.
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January 28 -Rescheduled Club Endorsement Meeting
This meeting will be an endorsement meeting for the following races:
Congress CD 12 - candidates Alex Bores, Micah Bergdale, George Conway, Chris Diep, Laura Dunn, Jami Floyd, Micah Lasher, Alan Pardee, Jack Schlossberg, Nina Schwalbe, Mathew Shurka
NY State Assembly - candidates Josh Arnon, Kevin O’Keefe, Keith Powers
NY State Senate - candidate Kristen Gonzalez
NY State Democratic Committee for AD 74- candidates Mike Corbett and Anthony Feliciano
Only “voting members” in good standing will be entitled to vote (ERID is your home club, you are up-to-date in dues payments 30+ days ago, and have attended at least one club meeting).
Date: Wednesday, January 28
Time: 6:30PM
Location: Handcraft Kitchen, 367 Third Ave
Virginia Maloney’s City Council Inauguration -POSTPONED to January 31!
Please join Virginia Maloney for her inauguration ceremony on Saturday, January 31 at Hunter College Assembly Hall. This will be a chance to come together as a community, reflect on the journey that brought us here, and look ahead to the work we are beginning together. All Club members are invited. **NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM JANUARY 25 ORIGINAL DATE DUE TO WEATHER**
Please RSVP at bit.ly/VMInauguration **No need to rsvp again if you already reserved for the Jan 25th date**
Date: Saturday, January 31
Time: Doors open at 1PM, Ceremony at 2PM, Reception to follow
Location: Hunter College Assembly Hall, East 69th St between Park Ave and Lexington Ave
Jan 29: NY Statewide Candidates Forum
On Thursday, January 29, ERID will be sponsoring a candidate forum in conjunction with other downtown Democratic clubs. This forum will include candidates for NYS Governor and Comptroller.
This event will be held via Zoom only. Here is the link to join: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__dwwGViJR8OucD2NJXJV2w#/registration
Start time: 6:30 PM
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April 19 - Save the Date for Our Annual Brunch
Mark your calendars now for Sunday, April 19! The Club will hold its annual brunch at Leonetta on Lexington Ave and E31st St. Be sure to join us at this new, exciting and delicious Mediterranean restaurant! Details to follow.
May 3 - Reserve Your Hamilton tickets! DEADLINE IS FEB 5!
ERID has reserved a block of tickets to see the show Hamilton on May 3 @ 1pm, matinee performance. Ticket price per seat is $150. If you would like to attend, please complete the RSVP form below. We need to get a headcount now so that we can determine the final number of tickets that we will need for our group. You will be billed in early February. No payment is due now.
Your ticket price will help fund a limited number of free tickets available for young people (ages 13-23) who have never seen the show. Honor system please on referrals! More information and a referral form for the free tickets will be available in early February. The number of free tickets will depend on the quantity of tickets sold. For questions, email eridnyc@gmail.com.
Please note, our block of seats is not ADA accessible. If you need an accessible seat, please let us know on the RSVP form and we will contact the theater to inquire about accommodation, although the price may vary.
Please use this form to RSVP for a ticket for ERID's group outing to see Hamilton: https://forms.gle/EiMCtFrfhDrWEQy29