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/.

January 21 -Congressional Candidate Forum

Please Save the Date: Wednesday, January 21 beginning at 7pm for the Candidate Forum for the CD 12 Congressional race. Sign up for tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ny-12-east-side-congressional-forum-tickets-1976991972208

Submit a question here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUgQMve93TNfMCoySfcrtG9NqibYKuru1oF01UWL4mCwbtVA/viewform

January 25- Virginia Maloney’s City Council Inauguration

Please join Virginia Maloney for her inauguration ceremony on Sunday, January 25 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.

Please RSVP at bit.ly/VMInauguration

Date: Sunday, January 25

Time: Doors open at 2PM, Ceremony at 3PM, Reception to follow

Location: Hunter College Assembly Hall, East 69th St between Park Ave and Lexington Ave

January 26 -Regular Monthly Meeting

Mark your calendar for the Club's regular monthly meeting. This meeting will be an endorsement meeting for the CD 12 race as well as all other races on the June primary ballot (except the State-wide races for Governor, Lt Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General). Only members in good standing will be entitled to vote.

Date: Monday, January 26

Time: 6:30PM

Location: Handcraft Kitchen, 367 Third 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, Lieutenant Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General. 

Ask the candidates a question! Due date 1/8. Click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6KizqozNyI1G0Wj_DBGt4aj3xTtwpXWpAzyUbUCrqNsFXmg/viewform

Please save the date. Details to follow.

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Apply to be a 2026 Judicial Delegate

If you would like to serve as a Judicial Delegate (or Alternate) for the 2026 election cycle, please complete the application below. Selections will be made early 2026. The application contains detailed information about the position.

Judicial Delegate 2026 Application can be found here: https://forms.gle/i8NMjMwjQ8GaUDFd7

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!

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