NY has ealry voting for the General election begining October 23rd through October 31st.
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Early Voting Dates and Times:
• Voters can vote at any early polling site
• Polling Site Times are different each day
• On Election Day, you must vote at your designated polling site.
From the Suffolk County Board of Elections Website “During Early Voting periods….for General (October 23rd through October 31st ) – Voters may vote at any one of the 12 Early Voting locations throughout Suffolk County which will be clean, safe and secure. Booths, privacy sleeves and pens will be continuously sanitized.” (Suffolk County Board of Elections)
A list of Early Voting Sites can be found from the Suffolk County Board of Elections at this link: (https://suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/BOE/Early-Voting-Sites-11-2-2021).
Times for each site is as follows:
Date Timings
Saturday, October 23 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, October 24 10:00am - 3:00pm
Monday, October 25 7:00am - 3:00pm
Tuesday, October 26 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday, October 27 8:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday, October 28 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday, October 29 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday, October 30 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday, October 31 10:00am - 3:00pm
From the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County Regarding Absentee Ballot Applications:
CHANGE IN ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday Oct. 18 is now the last day for board of elections to receive your absentee ballot application or letter of application by mail, online portal, email or fax.
(prior announced date of Oct. 26 was changed by the NYS Legislature)
The Suffolk County BOE: “By Absentee Ballot – In addition to existing reasons to obtain an absentee ballot, New York State has proscribed that “illness” shall include the “risk of contracting or spreading a disease that may cause illness to the voter or to other members of the public. The Board of Elections will remain open until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 19th and Thursday, October 21st for absentee ballot requests and submissions.” (Suffolk County BOE)
Also available from the Suffolk County League of Women Voters is the 2021 Directory of Public Officials. Not only does it give you information about the officials and their offices, but it also gives a small history of Suffolk County Government and descriptions of the functions of government. If you want a deeper reference, Request the current New York Red Book from a public library. They’re usually reference copies and not often used, but are a big help for anyone desiring a deeper understanding of State Government.
Disclosure: I have volunteered with the League of Women Voters over the past two years with translations of their Voter Guides and other content.
5 Ballot Questions on Page 2:
On Page 2 of your ballot will be five ballot questions. The Language of the ballot Questions can be found on the Board of Elections Website under 2021 Statewide Ballot Proposals. (https://www.elections.ny.gov/2021BallotProposals.html)
These questions (except for one, arguably) are worded in language you would expect from politics: complicated. As you could imagine, the Library does not take a position on these ballot proposals. There are, however, some breakdowns of each ballot proposal from the following sites. Each site includes arguments in favor and opposed to the ballot questions from interest groups that have made their positions known:
What the Five Ballot Proposal Questions Mean for New Yorkers this November – The City
A Breakdown Of The Five Proposals Appearing On Your November Ballot – Gothamist / WNYC
Nov. 2 ballot proposals guarantee clean air and water, change redistricting rules and make voting easier – Legislative Gazette
Here is a deeper dive on Proposal 1:
New York Proposal 1, Redistricting Changes Amendment (2021) - Ballotpedia
Your guide to New York's 2021 ballot questions: #1 — amending the state's redistricting process – Spectrum News
Proposal 2:
Your guide to New York's 2021 ballot questions: #2 — The right to clean air and water
Proposal 3:
Your guide to New York's 2021 ballot questions: #3 — Amending voter registration timeline
Proposal 4:
Your guide to New York's 2021 ballot questions: #4 — authorizing no-excuse absentee ballot voting
Proposal 5:
Your guide to New York's 2021 ballot questions: #5 — increasing the jurisdiction of NYC Civil Court