Lucky for us the Brooklyn Eagle created this Brooklyn Voter Guide, because I was too busy taking Instagram photos of Kate, my new office buddy.
What you need to know:
“The polls open at 6 a.m. and will remain open until 9 p.m. You must be a registered member of a particular party to vote in that party’s primary. And don’t expect the computerized voting system that has been in place for a couple of years and that New Yorkers were just starting to get used to. Instead, the old pull lever voting machines are back, just for this primary.”
Decide NYC is pretty straightforward if you want to find out who is running for what and for which party. Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Brooklyn Boro President, and City Council for District 33 (Williamsburg & Greenpoint), which locally is the “Battle of the Stephens” – that’s Stephen Levin and Stephen Pierson.
This is an important election, especially with issues like Greenpoint Landing and
77 Commercial St, two developments on the horizon which will directly impact life
here in Greenpoint. The two recently debated and last week Stephen P. held a Save Greenpoint Rally for “reasonable development.”
Many who attended the debate criticize Stephen P. for being “green” and not very
articulate, and whether he can actually do anything to rezone the waterfront and
prevent the 40 story high rises at this stage in the game is questionable. One area
where he is outspoken is with regards to bike and pedestrian safety. He also was
attacked for not ever voting himself, which he regrets.
Stephen Levin, our current Council Member and brunch hero, can’t live down his association with the vile and corrupt Vito Lopez and during the
debate admitted to funding Vito’s political organization in Ridgewood, according
to contributor Gina P who was there, even though he assures that he has cut ties with him. And while Levin has been an advocate for our local
homeless population and for community safety – he was personally handing
out police sketches of the rape suspect this summer – the question of trust is on the minds of Greenpointers.
So which Stephen is right for Greenpoint? You decide today.
If you need to find out where to vote – visit NYC Board of Elections.
Jen, your coverage of this election (and all things Greenpoint ever) has been hilarious. Thank you!
Cool heads up: The polling place at N5th and Driggs is giving away I VOTED stickers!
NEED!!!STICKER!
Incorrect information in your article! You do NOT have to be registered with a party to vote in the primaries. A paper ballot will be provided for voting.
That is the whole point of the primaries. To vote within your party.
Ignore above comment — apologies! Board of elections has been sending out misinformation.