Early voters test NYC’s election process ahead of 2020
Some New Yorkers risked
being late for church by first
stopping into community centers
on the last day of early voting
for a few candidates seeking
election and reelection in
the five boroughs with many
admittedly explaining their
reason for allaying their religious
routine was prompted
by the call for resolution of
five proposals pending a referendum.
The 10 am to 4 pm Nov. 3
timeframe, marked the final
opportunity New Yorkers had
to cast votes before the slated
Tuesday, Nov. 5 election date
when perhaps a majority of
voters will decide the winning
candidates and new and
amended laws.
Reportedly, a record turnout
of a quarter million proved the
way to go in order to increase
participation in the election
process that annually decide
city, state and federal government.
For the first time in New
York State history, since Oct.
26, residents followed the lead
of 38 states to vote ahead of
the usual first Tuesday in
November in order to increase
voter participation, avert long
wait lines and decrease delays
caused by technical equipment
problems.
Electronic poll books were
introduced to confirm registration
of voters wanting to elect
the best candidate for public
advocate Jumaane Williams,
Republican rival city councilman
Joseph Borelli or third
party Libertarian choice Devin
Balkin.
The office for the Queens
District Attorney pitted Melinda
Katz against former NYPD
officer and Republican Joseph
W. Murray.
Three city council candidates
faced off in Brooklyn’s 45th –
which covers Flatbush, East
Flatbush, Midwood, Marine
Park, Flatlands and Kensington.
Democratic incumbent
Farah Louis, Marine veteran
Anthony Beckford and Libertarian
David Fite were the
choices.
TAKE ON
EVERYTHING
NEW YORK CITY
HAS TO OFFER
TODAY
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Already deemed a success
with civic-minded citizens that
steadily exercised their American
privilege, the nine-day test
run in 61 locations ended on
marathon Sunday after enough
stopped into designated community
centers and for their
effort received distinguishing
stickers displaying “I voted
early.”
SALUTE OUR
VETERANS – THEIR
SACRIFICE IS
INVALUABLE
Nov. 11 is the ideal date
to greet a soldier, sailor, airman
(or woman) Marine and
Coast Guard personnel saying
“thanks for your service.”
To show verbal appreciation
for their sacrifice and military
duty is the least expression
of gratitude any civilian can
express.
While the observance of
Memorial Day in May specifically
honors deceased servicemembers,
Veterans Day is actually
intended to honor current
military personnel, veterans
and those who died in service
and meant to salute every
military personnel who ever
served.
Formerly known as Armistice
Day after President
Woodrow Wilson declared the
tribute following World War
One in 1919.
That honor was altered with
a decision by President Dwight
D. Eisenhower in 1954 to
include and pay tribute all who
sacrifice in service with bravery,
and love for country.
Catch You On The Inside!
‘I voted early’ sticker.
Inside Life
By Vinette K. Pryce
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