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Irregularities At Poll Sites Across Brooklyn

BROOKLYN – Primary elections are today! Like we wrote yesterday, the Primary is the election that truly matters, particularly in this borough. Primaries are also notorious for low turnout, and this year matters are further complicated by the current pandemic restrictions and the fact that many of those who requested absentee

Development

Farah Louis Gets Council Seat & Community Boards Get More Time To Review Land Use Projects

New York City — Last night the city held a general elections for city civil court, supreme court, and the District 45th city council seat tomorrow. On the ballot were also proposed revisions to the New York City Charter, legislation proposals built on public meetings and hearings throughout the city that

Bed Stuy

Campaign Finance Board Flubs Parolee Right to Vote Information

The New York City Campaign Finance Board posted regrets Wednesday after not updating their Voter Guide to reflect an executive order restoring the voting rights of some previously incarcerated voters. On page 15 of the 2018 Voter Guide (English), a response to whether a convicted felon can vote reads, “If

Announcements

Reminder: Register to Vote in the Midterms at Any Brooklyn Public Library Branch Today!

Brooklyn Public Library, Central Library, 10 Grand Army Plaza (Photo by Pamela Wong/BKLYNER)As part of National Voter Registration Day the New York Public Library is doing their party by allowing residents to register at any of their branches today! Make sure to check your local library’s hours

Announcements

Don’t Forget To Vote In The Primaries Today!

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerMIDWOOD – Primary Polls are definitely busier than they were in June this morning. At 9:30 a.m., I was one of three voters in the room– number 25 in my polling station at Brookdale Senior Citizen Center of Agudath Israel. A poll worker told me, “Not

Announcements

Remember To Vote In Primaries Tomorrow!

Election time is here! NYC Primaries will be held tomorrow, Thursday, September 13. Doors will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you are registered and eligible to vote, please do! Find out where your polling site is with this locator.Know your rights! You are

Announcements

Remember to Vote! New York’s Elections are Tomorrow

Photo credit: Theresa Thompson / FlickrTuesday, November 7 is election day for New York City—polls will be open from 6 am to 9 pm across the borough. To find out where to vote, check Board of Elections Poll Site Locator or call 1-866-VOTE-NYC. Here are the races taking place tomorrow:

Announcements

Don’t Forget To Vote: New York City’s Primary Elections Are Tomorrow

Photo by BKLYNERTuesday, September 12 is New York City’s Primary Elections. Polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Our coverage area has variation depending on exactly where you live. To get detailed information based on your exact address, visit New York City Campaign Finance Board and enter your

Central Brooklyn

DOT Proposes Bike Lanes To Calm Traffic In Windsor Terrace’s ‘Wild West’

DOT rep Quinn Kelly addressing the CB 7 transportation committee and Windsor Terrace residents, June 19 at P.S. 154. (Photo by Carly Miller/BKLYNER)After a lively debate last night, Community Board 7’s transportation committee members voted to approve a Department of Transportation proposal for painted-on bike lanes

Announcements

New York’s Primary Elections Are Tomorrow! Here’s What You Need To Know

Photo by Park Slope StoopTuesday, September 13 is New York’s Primary Elections. Polls will be open from 6am – 9pm. Our coverage area has variation depending on exactly where you live. To get detailed information based on your exact address, visit Voter’s Edge New York and enter your address.

11th Congressional District

Important Deadlines & Dates For The 11th CD Special Election

Photo by winmac via FlickrWith exactly two weeks left until the May 5 special election for the 11th Congressional District seat, it’s time to start thinking about who to vote for, how to vote, when to vote, and whether you’ll need to fill out an absentee

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Today Is The Last Day To Register To Vote In The November 4 General Election

Today, Friday, October 10, is the last day to register to vote in the November 4 general election. Here’s what you need to know: • If you’d like to print off and mail your registration, the form can be found here in English and here&

ratings

Zagat Needs You! Review South Slope Restaurants For Next Guide

Have you ever wondered how the folks over at Zagat put together those restaurant ratings for their book? Well, it turns out that you actually get a say in how your favorite hotspots are represented. Until May 20, you can visit the Zagat website, and review several of our South

nov 6

Your Polling Site May Have Changed

Hey voters, with just 24-hours left before you are set to cast your ballot, here is another wrench that may be thrown in your plans: Your polling station may have change due to it becoming an emergency shelter. Though it seems that none in our immediate area have been affected,