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Tag: voting

Vote Tomorrow (2/26) for NYC’s Public Advocate

by Greenpointers Staff February 25, 2019February 25, 2019

Who are you voting for tomorrow? Don’t miss your chance to score a snazzy “I Voted” sticker to snap a civic engagement-promoting selfie tomorrow – and most importantly help decide who […]

Blame for Election Day Failures Placed on Board of Elections and Albany

by Aaron Simon November 8, 2018November 8, 2018

The outrage caused by widespread voting machine breakdowns throughout New York City on midterm election day is largely falling on the shoulders of Board of Elections Director Michael Ryan. At […]

Broken Machines, Two-Hour Lines Setback Voting in Greenpoint

by Aaron Simon November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

View this post on Instagram 2PM election day #Greenpoint polling site @ 424 Leonard. Two hour wait, only two machines running and still a long line of voters willing to […]

Long Wait Times to Vote in Greenpoint

by Aaron Simon November 6, 2018November 6, 2018

  Greenpointers hoping to cruise by their poll site this morning and vote in a timely fashion were met with hour-long wait times as early as 8:30 a.m. at the […]

Carolyn Maloney Wins Democratic Primary Election

by Lucie Levine June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

  New York got out the vote yesterday, and here in the 12th district, which includes Greenpoint, Williamsburg, a large swath of the East Side of Manhattan, and parts of […]

Vote For Your Favorite Participatory Budgeting Projects April 7-15th!

by Lucie Levine April 4, 2018April 3, 2018

The old adage tells us that “you can’t fight city hall.” Often, in New York, it can feel like it’s residents vs. the City, but sometimes, Gotham and its elected […]

Op-Ed: What We Can Learn From Greenpoint’s Low Voter Turnout

by Tara Suan November 29, 2017December 1, 2017

I recently had my first experience as a poll worker right here at the Greenpoint McGuinness Senior Center polling site (715 Leonard St). There was a lot that I enjoyed, […]

NYC 2017 Primary Elections Voting Guide!

by Lucie Levine September 6, 2017September 5, 2017

Get ready to get out the vote, Greenpoint! New York City’s Primary Elections for the Democratic and Reform parties are next Tuesday, September 12th. This handy voting guide lists all […]

Screw the Governor’s race. There are 3 more important issues that need your vote this Election Day!

by Kim M November 4, 2014November 4, 2014

Yes, it’s that time of the year again–big old Election Day. For those of us living here, this day seems rather arbitrary. Since we’re such a blue state, it’s usually […]

Letter from Lincoln Restler: Hand Recount of Votes In Order

by Jen G September 24, 2012

I can’t take this roller coaster ride! The verdict is still out as to whether Lincoln Restler won the recent election. Here is a recent email that explains: “Dear Jen, […]

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