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By 6 p.m., nearly 2.2 million New Yorkers and counting had turned up to vote in Tuesday’s election—many saying they were motivated by the chance for change and hopes for…

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Nov 2024

Government Politics

As New Yorkers Hit the Polls, Bronx Residents Share Why They Voted

In the nine days of early voting that kicked off on Oct. 26, just shy of 1.1 million New Yorkers had already made it to the polls, according to NYC’s…

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Oct 2024

Government Justice Politics

Back of the Ballot: New York Voters to Weigh In On Equal Rights Amendment This Election

Dozens of other states have embraced some version of an Equal Rights Amendment in their constitutions. New Yorkers will get a chance to vote in November on whether to expand…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Jul 2024

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: For True Voter Participation, BOE Must Simplify Prop 1 Ballot Language

“Ballot measures are an opportunity for voters to directly weigh in on policies that affect their day-to-day lives and the future of our state. When incomprehensible ballot language forces voters…

ByL. Joy Williams 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Latino Voters Can Play Key Role in the Outcome of New York’s Most Contested Primary Race

"It is clear through a number of recent public polls that Latinos are mainly concerned about economic matters—specifically, the cost of living, adequate wages, and affordable housing." Jarrett Murphy Outside…

ByEli Valentin 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Trusted Relationships are the Secret Ingredient to Increased Voter Turnout

“An analysis of voter turnout by the New York City Campaign Finance Board found that from 2008 to 2018, only 3 percent of registered voters cast their vote in every…

ByMartha King

ByPatricia A. Swann

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth NYCHA

Questions Arise About Voting Process in NYCHA Demo Plan, as Public Housing’s Repair Bill Climbs to $78 Billion

A fight over whether to demolish and rebuild apartments at the Chelsea-Elliott and Fulton Houses in lower Manhattan echoes a larger debate over how NYCHA should raise funds for its…

ByTatyana Turner 1Comment

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

Unofficial numbers released Sunday by the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) show just 44,611 people participated in early voting, held across nine days in every borough but Staten…

ByAdi Talwar 0Comments

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Nov 2022

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: How NY Democrats and Gov. Hochul Can Win Back Young Voters

“While record youth turnout across the country enabled Democrats to hold the U.S. Senate and make gains in swing districts barely won by President Joe Biden, the New York vote…

ByRobb Friedlander 0Comments

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Nov 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Justice Politics

Fate of Immigrant New Yorkers at Play in Governor’s Race, Advocates Warn

Immigrant advocates say they would prefer to continue to work with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, citing past accomplishments like the Excluded Workers Fund, and worry what a potential Lee…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

2024 Election in NYC: Poll Site Confusion, First Time Voters & Hopes for Change

As New Yorkers Hit the Polls, Bronx Residents Share Why They Voted

Back of the Ballot: New York Voters to Weigh In On Equal Rights Amendment This Election

Opinion: For True Voter Participation, BOE Must Simplify Prop 1 Ballot Language

Opinion: Latino Voters Can Play Key Role in the Outcome of New York’s Most Contested Primary Race

Opinion: Trusted Relationships are the Secret Ingredient to Increased Voter Turnout

Questions Arise About Voting Process in NYCHA Demo Plan, as Public Housing’s Repair Bill Climbs to $78 Billion

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

Opinion: How NY Democrats and Gov. Hochul Can Win Back Young Voters

Fate of Immigrant New Yorkers at Play in Governor’s Race, Advocates Warn

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