CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Problems with the Voter List?
Jarrett Murphy |
At one polling site, a lot of regular voters were forced to file affidavit ballots. Including yours truly.
Boroughs
Broken Lever Voting Machine Taken Out of Service
Rachael Levy |
The device gave supporters of many candidates no way to register their preference. Election staff say no one was denied the right to vote.
Boroughs
Three-Way Battle for Mayoral Votes in Parkchester
Julia Alsop |
A councilwoman stumped for Christine Quinn. Firefighters lobbied for Bill Thompson. And an assemblyman pumped Bill de Blasio.
Bronx
Problems with Bronx Voting Machines Cause Concern
Brianna McGurran |
Told that the issue would be resolved by this afternoon, many voters chose to come back to the site later in the day. But those unable to make the return trip are concerned that their paper ballot will not be recorded.
Bronx
Many Voters Forced to File Paper Ballots
Jake Naughton |
At one polling place in East Tremont, a quarter of voters were unable to use machines. Nearby, another election district had more affidavit ballots than machine votes.
Bronx
Council Candidate Seeks Divine Help for Landslide
Kiratiana Freelon |
If 200 volunteers, two buses, three 50-seat passenger vans and two minivans and 20,000 fliers aren’t enough, allies of frontrunner Vanessa Gibson hope to have help from a higher power.
Bronx
Education Drives Voters in Parkchester
Julia Alsop |
Voters agree that schools are the top priority, but not on which mayoral candidate is best equipped to fix them.
Bronx
Disabled Voters Shun Lever Machines
Parker Brown |
Some voters may welcome the return of the familiar lever voting machines, but for at least some disabled voters, the electronic devices are far preferable.
Bronx
Thompson's Big GOTV Push in the Bronx
Brianna McGurran |
Firefighters are anchoring an effort that the former comptroller’s campaign says includes at least 400 volunteers.
Bronx
What Drives Riverdale's Senior Voters
Rebecca Harris |
Senior citizens are a reliable—and therefore valuable—voting bloc. So who are Riverdale’s seniors supporting, and why?
