Our signature event is here— mark your calendars!
Join the Albany County Young Democrats for our 2025 Installation Celebration & Awards: an evening dedicated to uplifting new leadership, honoring local changemakers, and gathering the Democratic community as we gear up for this year’s pivotal election.
🗓 Tuesday, October 28, 2025
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Lark Hall, 351 Hudson Ave, Albany
This year’s celebration features:
The swearing-in of our incoming 25-26 Executive Board: President Manik Elahi, Vice President Naishaly Vélez Galán, Political Director Chester Bennett, Finance Director Max Weissman, Membership Director Liam Dowd, and Communications Director Shannon Sutorius
Presentation of ACYD’s annual awards, including Rising Star, Presidential, and more
Light bites, a cash bar, and the company of elected officials, candidates, and local organizers.
ACYD Members: If you’re currently a dues-paying member, your ticket is complimentary—just RSVP to claim it. Not a member yet? Anyone who buys a ticket can receive or gift a full year of ACYD membership to someone aged 16–35 at no extra cost.
Scan the QR code on the flyer for tickets and event info, or visit https://secure.actblue.com/donate/acyd25. Sponsorship opportunities are available!
Let’s come together, look ahead, and make it a night to remember