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Cuomo Signs Executive Order Letting NYers Vote At Any Polling Place

Posted on November 5, 2012 by | 2 Comments

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Monday New Yorkers affected by superstorm Sandy will be allowed to vote in Tuesday’s U.S. election in any polling place by presenting an affidavit. Continue reading →

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A Day as a Poll Worker: Aisha Brown

Posted on September 22, 2009 by | 1 Comment

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Written and photographed by Aisha Brown

City voters arrived to local voting sites to cast their ballots for Mayor of New York, Public Advocate, Comptroller, City Council and District Attorney in Tuesday’s Democratic Primary Election.

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As a standby poll worker, I was thrilled to involve myself in such an important civic duty. Being an African American, exercising the right to vote holds importance to my life due to the blood, sweat and tears my ancestors fought for. With that in mind, being placed as a standby poll worker would be an exciting experience.

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