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| New York Today: 104 Years Old, and Still Voting | New York Today: 104 Years Old, and Still Voting |
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| Good morning on this winning Tuesday. | Good morning on this winning Tuesday. |
| On this Election Day, as the presidential campaigns of two New York residents come to an end, another New Yorker — Rose Orbach — plans to do her civic duty and vote — again. | On this Election Day, as the presidential campaigns of two New York residents come to an end, another New Yorker — Rose Orbach — plans to do her civic duty and vote — again. |
| The resident of Bayside, Queens, is 104. She’s voting in her 16th presidential election. | The resident of Bayside, Queens, is 104. She’s voting in her 16th presidential election. |
| (Stevenson. Kennedy. Johnson. Humphrey. McGovern. Carter, twice. Mondale. Dukakis. Clinton, twice. Gore. Kerry. Obama, twice. You may spot a trend.) | (Stevenson. Kennedy. Johnson. Humphrey. McGovern. Carter, twice. Mondale. Dukakis. Clinton, twice. Gore. Kerry. Obama, twice. You may spot a trend.) |
| Born in 1911, Mrs. Orbach emigrated from Poland shortly after World War II. She became an American citizen by 1955, and voted in her first presidential election here the following year. | Born in 1911, Mrs. Orbach emigrated from Poland shortly after World War II. She became an American citizen by 1955, and voted in her first presidential election here the following year. |
| The idea of having and using her voice, without facing persecution, was novel. | The idea of having and using her voice, without facing persecution, was novel. |
| “In Poland, it was a whole different system,” she said. “Especially for Jewish people, who weren’t treated like everybody; they were always beneath.” | “In Poland, it was a whole different system,” she said. “Especially for Jewish people, who weren’t treated like everybody; they were always beneath.” |
| When she stepped behind the curtain to vote in the 1956 race, things felt different. | When she stepped behind the curtain to vote in the 1956 race, things felt different. |
| “I was one with the people: I was different, I was Jewish, but I pushed the button,” she said. “I had my idea, and I was treated nice no matter what. You had your privacy and you were allowed to think what you wanted to think.” | “I was one with the people: I was different, I was Jewish, but I pushed the button,” she said. “I had my idea, and I was treated nice no matter what. You had your privacy and you were allowed to think what you wanted to think.” |
| In her nearly 60 years of living in New York, she has not missed a single presidential election — that’s at a time when more than 100 million Americans who can vote don’t vote. | In her nearly 60 years of living in New York, she has not missed a single presidential election — that’s at a time when more than 100 million Americans who can vote don’t vote. |
| So exercise your right — it’s one that many people in this world do not have. | So exercise your right — it’s one that many people in this world do not have. |
| Here’s what else is happening: | Here’s what else is happening: |
| In a campaign season marked by bluster and upheaval, Election Day weather is shaping up to be wonderfully serene. | In a campaign season marked by bluster and upheaval, Election Day weather is shaping up to be wonderfully serene. |
| Crisp in the morning, with a warm autumnal sun to accompany afternoon voters to the ballot box. | Crisp in the morning, with a warm autumnal sun to accompany afternoon voters to the ballot box. |
| The day’s high is a remarkable 67. | The day’s high is a remarkable 67. |
| What do you think? We vote for a post-election stroll through a holiday market or lunch on an outdoor terrace. | |
| • A woman was killed after she was pushed in front of a subway train in Times Square, the police said. [New York Times] | • A woman was killed after she was pushed in front of a subway train in Times Square, the police said. [New York Times] |
| • Pope Francis named Joseph W. Tobin, a moderate known for standing up for refugees and nuns, to be the next leader of the Archdiocese of Newark. [New York Times] | • Pope Francis named Joseph W. Tobin, a moderate known for standing up for refugees and nuns, to be the next leader of the Archdiocese of Newark. [New York Times] |
| • Robert Durst pleaded not guilty to murdering his friend, Susan Berman, in Los Angeles in 2000. [New York Times] | • Robert Durst pleaded not guilty to murdering his friend, Susan Berman, in Los Angeles in 2000. [New York Times] |
| • Murder in the 4-0: A woman was killed by her drug-addicted partner in the Bronx in May, but her 9-year-old granddaughter escaped, avoiding being included in the grim tally of children killed by those closest to them. [New York Times] | • Murder in the 4-0: A woman was killed by her drug-addicted partner in the Bronx in May, but her 9-year-old granddaughter escaped, avoiding being included in the grim tally of children killed by those closest to them. [New York Times] |
| • With both presidential candidates holding their election night parties in the city for the first time in about 70 years, Police Department officials said they would deploy the largest Election Day detail ever. [DNAinfo] | • With both presidential candidates holding their election night parties in the city for the first time in about 70 years, Police Department officials said they would deploy the largest Election Day detail ever. [DNAinfo] |
| • The Department of Justice will monitor polling locations in 28 states, including sites in Brooklyn and Queens. [PIX11] | • The Department of Justice will monitor polling locations in 28 states, including sites in Brooklyn and Queens. [PIX11] |
| • New York’s homeless population prepares to vote in an election where the issue of poverty was not fully addressed during the national debates. [New York Times] | |
| • The Clinton campaign canceled plans for a fireworks display over the Hudson. [New York Magazine] | • The Clinton campaign canceled plans for a fireworks display over the Hudson. [New York Magazine] |
| • Madonna performed a surprise concert in support of Hillary Clinton in Washington Square Park. [New York Times] | • Madonna performed a surprise concert in support of Hillary Clinton in Washington Square Park. [New York Times] |
| • Nearly a dozen gas stations are set to close in Brooklyn. [NY1] | • Nearly a dozen gas stations are set to close in Brooklyn. [NY1] |
| • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Make-Believe Marriage in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden” | • Today’s Metropolitan Diary: “Make-Believe Marriage in the Brooklyn Botanic Garden” |
| • Scoreboard: Islanders sink Canucks, 4-1. | • Scoreboard: Islanders sink Canucks, 4-1. |
| • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Tuesday Briefing. | • For a global look at what’s happening, see Your Tuesday Briefing. |
| • Doughnuts, coffee and child care: Here are a few free things on Election Day. | • Doughnuts, coffee and child care: Here are a few free things on Election Day. |
| • Take the kids to vote for president at an under-18 “election” at the Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Noon to 4 p.m. [$3 suggested donation] | • Take the kids to vote for president at an under-18 “election” at the Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Noon to 4 p.m. [$3 suggested donation] |
| • “Paranoia Man in a Rat Fink Room,” an exhibition presented by the New York Comedy Festival and Storefront for Art and Architecture, opens at the Storefront in NoLIta. 7 p.m. [Free] | • “Paranoia Man in a Rat Fink Room,” an exhibition presented by the New York Comedy Festival and Storefront for Art and Architecture, opens at the Storefront in NoLIta. 7 p.m. [Free] |
| • Soundtrack to History, a combination concert and election-night watch party, at Brooklyn Bowl on Wythe Avenue. 8 p.m. [Tickets start at $25] | • Soundtrack to History, a combination concert and election-night watch party, at Brooklyn Bowl on Wythe Avenue. 8 p.m. [Tickets start at $25] |
| • Raucous Caucus: Election Night Apocalypse, a watch party with comedy, poetry, music and drinks, at Unit J in Bushwick, Brooklyn. 8 p.m. [$10, tickets here] | • Raucous Caucus: Election Night Apocalypse, a watch party with comedy, poetry, music and drinks, at Unit J in Bushwick, Brooklyn. 8 p.m. [$10, tickets here] |
| • Rangers host Canucks, 7 p.m. (MSG). Devils host Hurricanes, 7 p.m. (MSG+). Nets host Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m. (YES). | • Rangers host Canucks, 7 p.m. (MSG). Devils host Hurricanes, 7 p.m. (MSG+). Nets host Timberwolves, 7:30 p.m. (YES). |
| Some roads in Midtown are closed for Election Day. | Some roads in Midtown are closed for Election Day. |
| • Subway and PATH | • Subway and PATH |
| • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak | • Railroads: L.I.R.R., Metro-North, N.J. Transit, Amtrak |
| • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. | • Roads: Check traffic map or radio report on the 1s or the 8s. |
| • Alternate-side parking: suspended for Election Day. | • Alternate-side parking: suspended for Election Day. |
| • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry | • Ferries: Staten Island Ferry, New York Waterway, East River Ferry |
| • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark | • Airports: La Guardia, J.F.K., Newark |
| Tuesday is Election Day, and the presidential race is not the only contest on the ballots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Voters in two states will be electing United States senators, in addition to representatives and various state and local officials. New Jersey residents will decide whether to expand gambling outside of Atlantic City. | Tuesday is Election Day, and the presidential race is not the only contest on the ballots in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Voters in two states will be electing United States senators, in addition to representatives and various state and local officials. New Jersey residents will decide whether to expand gambling outside of Atlantic City. |
| In New York, polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voters will elect a senator and representatives, members of the Legislature and judicial officials. | In New York, polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voters will elect a senator and representatives, members of the Legislature and judicial officials. |
| Statewide voter information is available from the State Board of Elections at www.elections.ny.gov and at 1-800-FOR-VOTE (or 1-800-367-8683). | Statewide voter information is available from the State Board of Elections at www.elections.ny.gov and at 1-800-FOR-VOTE (or 1-800-367-8683). |
| The city’s polling places can be found at nyc.pollsitelocator.com. Sites elsewhere in the state are at voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us. | The city’s polling places can be found at nyc.pollsitelocator.com. Sites elsewhere in the state are at voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us. |
| Voters who encounter problems at the polls can call the state attorney general’s office at 1-800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov. City residents who want to make a complaint about the voting process can call 311. | Voters who encounter problems at the polls can call the state attorney general’s office at 1-800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov. City residents who want to make a complaint about the voting process can call 311. |
| In New Jersey, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to electing members of Congress, voters will decide two ballot measures pertaining to authorization of two new casinos and the use of revenue from gas taxes. | In New Jersey, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to electing members of Congress, voters will decide two ballot measures pertaining to authorization of two new casinos and the use of revenue from gas taxes. |
| Voters can find polling places at voter.njsvrs.com/elections/polling-lookup.html. Additional information is at nj.gov/state/elections. Complaints or concerns about voting can be reported by calling 609-292-3760 or emailing feedback@sos.nj.gov. | Voters can find polling places at voter.njsvrs.com/elections/polling-lookup.html. Additional information is at nj.gov/state/elections. Complaints or concerns about voting can be reported by calling 609-292-3760 or emailing feedback@sos.nj.gov. |
| In Connecticut, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will elect a senator and representatives. Other state and local contests are on the ballot. | In Connecticut, polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will elect a senator and representatives. Other state and local contests are on the ballot. |
| Voters can look up polling places at portal.ct.gov/where-do-i-vote.aspx. Additional information is at www.sots.ct.gov. | Voters can look up polling places at portal.ct.gov/where-do-i-vote.aspx. Additional information is at www.sots.ct.gov. |
| People who encounter problems at the polls can call the state’s Election Day hotline at 1-866-733-2463 or email elections@ct.gov. | People who encounter problems at the polls can call the state’s Election Day hotline at 1-866-733-2463 or email elections@ct.gov. |
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