Hillary Clinton's headquarters are in Brooklyn Heights, and not too far away on Tuesday, her supporters gathered for their first organizing meeting.The hope is that the enthusiasm travels to other parts of the nation seen as more competitive for the former secretary of state and New York senator. NY1’s Josh Robin filed this report.

The candidate wasn't there, but backers packed a room to support her.

Hillary Clinton is a hometown favorite, and unlike eight years ago, there is apparently no division in Brooklyn.

"I like what she stands for and I think she make a great president," said supprorter Frederick Gilmore.

The event was about involving people, even with the general election more than 17 months away, and so far at least, a lack of strong competition when it comes to the Democratic primary.

"I'm trying to figure out now what's the best fit for me. You know, I am a mom. I have two kids I got a balance but if they can come with me, why not?" said Clinton supporter Amber Adler.

Others may travel to competitive states.

Eight years ago, New Yorker Sheela Kini canvassed in Pennsylvania, Texas and Oregon.

Clinton, of course, lost the nomination.

Kini feels something different now.

"I do. I do. People that I've spoken with—they seem a lot more excited. I think you're more open to the idea of having a female president—and actually, it's a lot of men," Kini said.

Stefanie Sundel says Clinton’s campaign isn't taking any votes for granted—not even in the state Clinton represented in the Senate, and not even in the borough where she keeps her headquarters.

"We're going to work hard to win every vote especially with the advent of Bernie Sander. It’s early on. It's early on. You never know where the wind can blow and at the risk of sounding like a talking point, there's no such thing as an inevitable candidate," Sundel said.

Bernie Sanders is a senator from Vermont. He declared Tuesday.

Later this week, former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley is also expected to jump into the Democratic primary.

Mayor Bill de Blasio hasn't endorsed Clinton, though he has long ties to her.

Tuesday, he didn't seem warm on her expected opponent.

"I don't know him and I don't know his work that well,” de Blasio said. “I'm looking forward to the day and I'm optimistic looking forward to the day when Hillary Clinton lays out her specific vision for addressing income inequality. I think what we've heard so far is very promising."

A spokeswoman for O'Malley declined to comment. Wednesday Clinton is in South Carolina, where she lost in 2008 to Barack Obama.