Make sure to tune in to NY1 tomorrow, February 20th at 7PM for the final NYC Public Advocate Special Election Debate hosted by the New York City Campaign Finance Board. This debate features the seven “leading contenders” in the election. You can find out more about the debate here. The debate will be streamed live for…
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On January 14, 2019, both the New York State Senate and Assembly passed seven historic voting reform laws.  Five of the bills have been signed into law. Voting Reform Bills Signed into Law Bill 1 Establishes a system of early voting in every county in the state.  It will be implemented in the upcoming November…
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Mark your calendars for the two NYC Public Advocate Special Election Debates hosted by the New York City Campaign Finance Board. Both debates are sponsored and broadcast by NY1.  The first debate will be: Wednesday, February 6th, at 7PM.  The second debate will be: Wednesday, February 20th, at 7PM. This debate is geared toward “leading contenders” in…
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After Letitia James’ win for Attorney General of New York, several candidates have thrown their hat in the ring to succeed her as Public Advocate. Tonight, there will be a forum for the candidates. See below for information.  FORUM FOR CANDIDATES FOR NYC PUBLIC ADVOCATE  on Thursday, November 29th, at 7:30 P.M., at the Goddard Riverside Community…
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If you are a registered voter at your correct poll site and are told you cannot vote, please be advised that you are entitled to an affidavit ballot.  Ask for one. Here is what the NYC Board of Elections states: “If you are not on the poll-list, ask the inspector to verify that you are at…
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General Election – November 6, 2018 In order to vote in the general election on November 6, you must have already fulfilled one requirement: Have already registered to vote in New York by October 12, 2018. To verify your voter registration status or to find your polling place, please use Who’s On The Ballot, found here. You may also…
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Tonight, Manhattan Community Board 8 is hosting a event titled “Understand Your Ballot: An Educational Town Hall” from 6:30-9:00 PM at PS Beekman Hill International School located 231-249 E 56th Street. Sitting on the panel will be:Comptroller Scott StringerManhattan Borough President Gale BrewerCouncil Member Ben Kallos Council Member Brad Lander John Siegal, Charter Revision Commission…
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If you are a registered voter at your correct poll site and are told you cannot vote, please be advised that you are entitled to an affidavit ballot.  Ask for one. Here is what the NYC Board of Elections states: “If you are not on the poll-list, ask the inspector to verify that you are…
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Voter registration closes Friday, October 12th. Meaning that, to vote in the 2018 general election on November 6th, you have to register by Friday either in-person, online (with Who’s On The Ballot) or by mail. Friday is also the deadline to declare or change your party affiliation (Republican, Democrat, Conservative, Green, etc.) to be eligible to vote in the 2019 primaries.  Registering…
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Mark your calendars with these important election-related dates. September 6, 2018: Primary Election Absentee Ballot Application Deadline – last day to postmark application for state/local primary ballot September 12, 2018: Primary Election Absentee Ballot DeadlinesAbsentee Ballot in-person application deadline: Last day to apply in person for primary election absentee ballot.Absentee Ballot return deadline -Last day to postmark…
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