NYC Votes Announces Events for National Voter Registration Day

09/20/2018

NYC Votes announces that a full slate of voter registration events will be held across the city on Tuesday, September 25th, as part of National Voter Registration Day. NYC Votes will partner with dozens of advocacy organizations, public libraries, private businesses, and other government agencies to register all eligible voters ahead of the 2018 general election on Tuesday, November 6th.  

With the help of our partners, NYC Votes aims to help thousands of New Yorkers register to vote on this single day of action. The deadline to register to vote is October 12th. Registration forms are available in 16 languages by visiting Voting.NYC and clicking "Voter Registration." 

Below are some of the events. To find a voter registration opportunity near you, enter your ZIP code here.

• Medgar Evers College with WBLS and Bob Lee
  11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  1650 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York
  Join the festivities with the WBLS street team, win prizes and get on the voter rolls!
   
• Brooklyn College with Hot97 and DJ Enuff
  12:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
  2900 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, New York (West Quad)
  Voter registration, music, giveaways, youth initiatives, and other attractions
  (Media wishing to attend should RSVP by emailing press@nyccfb.info)
   
• Public Libraries - all public library locations will have voter registration events. Find your local branch: The New York Public Library, Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library
   
• Patagonia - The outdoor clothing retailer will hold voter registration drives at each of its four locations in New York City.
   
• YMCA of Greater New York - The YMCA will have voter registration forms at each of its 22 locations in New York City. Find a location near you.

Partnering with NYC Votes on these efforts are over 30 organizations and government agencies, including: Administration for Children Services, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc (Delta Rho Omega), American Constitution Society (NYLS chapter), Bowery Residents' Committee, Brooklyn Public Library, City University of New York (All Campuses), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Bronx Alumnae Chapter), Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Department of Homeless Services, Department of Probation, Department of Records, Dominicanos USA, Greater Queens Chapter of The Links, Inc., Henri J. Carter Hospital, New York City Human Resources Administration's Family Independence Admiration Operations, League of Women Voters, Legal Hand Crown Heights, Legal Hand Jamaica, Live on New York, Manhattan Community Board 11, Move Forward Staten Island, New York City Parks Department, New York Public Library, New York Urban League Young Professionals, North Manhattan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Social Action, New York City Small Business Services, NYC Veterans Alliance, New York City Department of Transportation, New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), Patagonia, Queens Public Library, and Rockaway Waterfront Alliance.

Stay tuned to NYC Votes on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for more updates on National Voter Registration Day events taking place in New York City on September 25th. To volunteer with NYC Votes on National Voter Registration Day, sign up with us here.

NYC Votes is the nonpartisan voter engagement initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and its Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC). In addition to promoting voter registration, participation, and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships, NYC Votes sponsors the city’s official Debate Program and produces the citywide Voter Guide.