New York City To Decide On Rank Choice Voting
Early voting has officially started. WFUV's Nora Thomas has more on a new measure to change New York City's voting system.
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9/11 Kin in NY a Political Bunch
Yale study finds victims' relatives may be motivated by GOP hardline on terrorism
Relatives of 9/11 victims have stepped up their political activity since the attack more than other New Yorkers have and have become a bit more Republican, a Yale university researcher has found.
'Bring Your Child to Vote' Campaign Launches
Community leaders encourage parents to teach their children about voting.
Lawmakers and community organizations have come up with a plan to increase voter turnout in New York.
Up Close With NYC’s Mayoral Candidates: Rounding out the Field
Listen this week at 7:40 a.m. and 5 p.m. for profiles of each of the leading candidates, and scroll down for links to their profiles.
Beyond the leading candidates, there are a slew of other politicians running to become for New York City’s next mayor.
New York Advocacy Groups are Encouraging People to Register for the General Election
Deadline to register in New York is October 12th.
There is one week left to register to vote.
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NY's Campaign Finance Rules May Discourage Politicians From Getting to Know Their Constituents
All this week, WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign focuses on electoral engagement.
New York City and New York State have different rules for raising political campaign money as State Senator Jose M. Serrano found out. Rules at the state level may discourage politicians from getting to know their constituents.
NY's Campaign Finance Rules May Discourage Politicians From Getting to Know Their Constituents. jridgewayphotography, flickr
A New Smartphone App Makes it Easier to Get Your Congressman's Attention
All this week, WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign focuses on electoral engagement.
If you had something to say to your congressman, what would be the best way to make yourself heard? E-mail? Facebook? A phone call? How long would it take you?
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Group Aims to Get Out the Vote Among Latinos on Long Island
All this week, WFUV's Strike a Chord campaign focuses on electoral engagement.
The Latino population in Suffolk County is booming, now one group is looking to increase voter registration before the next election cycle.
Group Aims to Get Out the Vote Among Latinos on Long Island Luigi Di Guzman, flickr
Election Results of NY-9 Could Have National Implications
Political pundits say Republican Bob Turner's shocking victory over Democrat David Weprin is a message to President Obama.
In a surprising special election, Republican Bob Turner defeated Democrat David Weprin to win New York's 9th Congressional District.
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Concerns About New York's New Ballots
Questions on New York City's ballot might be forgotten by voters...because they're on the back.
New York City voters will have a chance to change term limits back to two terms on Election Day, but they're going to have to turn over their ballot.
