Background & Archives
Founded in 1957, Village Independent Democrats is one of the oldest reform political clubs in New York City. For decades, VID has worked to reform city and state politics to ensure that we have the most progressive political leaders, judges, and policies.
Monthly Meetings
Our General meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month from 6:30-9:00 pm. Our usual location is at Lenox Health Greenwich Village, 200 W. 13th Street.
For the foreseeable future, all meetings will be virtual. Sign up to receive our bulletins with connecting information.
A Few Important People and Moments in VID History
History
Our club has been blessed with many notable historians and writers. Two founding members, the late Ed Gold and past President, Tony Hoffmann have contributed seminal pieces on the Club’s history:
The club that toppled Tammany turns 50, The Villager and The Downtown Express, on Feb. 23, 2007, by Ed Gold
Mario Cuomo, Ed Koch and the great V.I.D. split, The Villager, January 8, 2015, by Tony Hoffmann
Below is a video album that assembled memorable images and moments in our history. Soon there will be a more extensive collection to share.
VID is assembling an extensive archive from 1957 to the present. Come back soon.