New York City Democratic Socialists of America is hosting 10 election night watch parties citywide Tuesday, November 3, including at Boyfriend Co-op in Bushwick, Freda in Ridgewood and its Brooklyn office in Bed-Stuy. Five other hosts in those neighborhoods are throwing their own.
Polls close at 9 p.m., when the DSA parties start their livestreams. The New York State Democratic Party’s election night party with Gov. Kathy Hochul starts at 8 p.m. in Manhattan, at an address the party’s October 26 advisory said would follow. “Capacity at this event is limited,” the advisory said.
In Bushwick, the DSA Running Club meets at 7 p.m. at Kings County Brewers Collective, 381 Troutman St., to “run a loop in Bushwick” before “gathering at KCBC to watch together as the live results come in.” The run starts and ends at the brewery, and the club asks runners to “bring money and an ID for the post-run celebrations.” RSVP on Action Network.
Also at 7 p.m., Xanadu, at 262 Starr St., opens “Rolling for Democracy,” an election day viewing party presented by Rebecca Lynn with DJs Misbehaviour, Varunisme, Silent H and Serrian, running until 11 p.m. Guests wearing an “I Voted” sticker get in free; otherwise tickets on Dice are $14.94. The rink will have “multiple TV screens tuned to different networks throughout the night.” The party is 18+, skate rentals ($8, first come, first served) are not included, guests must sign Xanadu’s waiver in advance, and the rink is “right off the Jefferson L train stop.”
Starr Bar, at 214 Starr St., holds an election night watch party from 8 p.m. until late. Its flyer lists no cover charge or RSVP.
North Brooklyn DSA’s Bushwick party is at Boyfriend Co-op, 1157 Myrtle Ave., which the chapter’s listing calls “a worker-owned lesbian bar and cafe in Bushwick.” Doors open at 8:30 p.m., and the livestream starts at 9. The bar sells “alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks, tea, and food,” the space “is wheelchair and mobility accessible,” and organizers ask guests to “be respectful guests in this space intended for queer women.” The closest train is the J, M and Z at Myrtle/Broadway. RSVP on Action Network.
In Ridgewood, the Ridgewood Democratic Club, at 60-70 Putnam Ave., hosts “an Election Watch Party on the big screen with popcorn” from 7 to 11:30 p.m. It is free, open to all and BYOB, one block from the Fresh Pond M stop. RSVP on Mobilize.
North Brooklyn DSA’s Ridgewood party is at Freda, 8-01 Seneca Ave., with doors at 8:30 p.m. The listing says “No press.” RSVP on Action Network.
In Bed-Stuy, C’mon Everybody, at 325 Franklin Ave., hosts a “Midterm Election Night Watch Party” in its bar, lounge and show room, with happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. and doors at 7. Entry is free and 21+, and two booths in the lounge are dedicated ADA seating. Free tickets are on Dice.
Central Brooklyn DSA’s party is BYOB at NYC-DSA’s Brooklyn office, 1191 Bedford Ave., from 9 p.m. to midnight, with doors at 8:30. “Don’t forget to bring your own beverage!” the listing says. RSVP on Action Network.
NYC-DSA’s seven other parties also start at 9 p.m.: Parklife, 636 Degraw St., Bad Therapy, 1008 Cortelyou Rd., and Sunset Stoop, 4114 5th Ave., in Brooklyn; Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden in Astoria and Queens Beer Factory in Jackson Heights; the Emma Peel Room, 266 Broome St., in Manhattan, where the listing says overflow will go to Marshall Stack “down the street”; and Harlem Tavern, whose RSVP page says the event “reached its attendance limit.” RSVP for any of the chapter’s parties on Action Network.
The advisory for the state Democratic Party’s “2026 New York Dems Election Night Party” names Hochul, lieutenant governor nominee Adrienne Adams, Attorney General Letitia James, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and state party chairman Jay S. Jacobs, plus “Additional New York Democratic elected officials and candidates.” It asked reporters to request credentials by October 27 and does not say whether the public can attend.
The Metropolitan Republican Club, at 122 East 83rd St. in Manhattan, holds an election night watch party from 7 to 10 p.m. with Caroline Shinkle, the Republican and Conservative Party candidate in the 12th Congressional District. Tickets on Eventbrite are $65.87 to $81.88.
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