Early Voting Schedule, Times, and Poll Site Locations

 

Here are the days and hours of Early Voting, and 

the locations of the poll sites for early voting from 

the BOE website.

Call the numbers below with any Questions.Call Us:

1-866-Vote-NYC (1-866-868-3692) or TTY-212-487-5496

Bronx Tel

1-718-299-9017 - Fax 1-718-299-2140

Early Voting Schedule 

Saturday	October 23, 2021	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday	October 24, 2021	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday	October 25, 2021	7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday	October 26, 2021	10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday	October 27, 2021	10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday	October 28, 2021	10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday	October 29, 2021	7:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday	October 30, 2021	8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday	October 31, 2021	8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  

Voters must vote at their assigned Early Voting Site.  

Visit Poll Site locator to find your Early Voting or  

Election Day poll site. 

BRONX - 22 SITES Early Voting

  

Bronx County Supreme Court House  851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451	Andrew Freedman Home  1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10452
Fem Hundra Banquet Hall  2341 Hoffman Street, Bronx, NY 10458	Claremont Neighborhood Centers  489 East 169 Street, Bronx, NY 10456
Bronx Regional HS  1010 Rev James A Polite Ave., Bronx, NY 10459	Bronx River Community Center  1619 East 174th Street, Bronx, NY 10472
Columbus High School  925 Astor Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469	Morris Park Community Association  1824 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Bronx HS of Science  75 West 205 Street, Bronx, NY 10468	InTech Academy (MS/HS 368)  2975 Tibbett Avenue, Bronx, NY 10463
RIVERDALE - YM-YWHA  5625 Arlington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471	St. Barnabas High School  420 East 241 Street, Bronx, NY 10470
St. Frances de Chantal Church  190 Hollywood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465	Co-Op City Dreiser Loop Community Center Auditorium  177 Dreiser Loop, Bronx, NY 10475
Our Lady of Grace School  3975 Bronxwood Avenue, Bronx, NY 10466	St. Ann's  295 St Ann's Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454
Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community Center  1000 Rosedale Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472	MS 390 (PS 26)  1930 Andrews Avenue South, Bronx, NY 10453
Monroe College  2501 Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468	Tremont United Methodist Church  1951 Washington Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
Dress Barn Storefront  1451 Metropolitan Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462	Stevenson High School  1980 Lafayette Avenue, Bronx, NY 10473

ANNUAL GRACIE MANSION HALLOWEEN TICKET GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCED

 

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the opening of the annual Gracie Mansion Halloween ticket giveaway. Guests will experience the historic grounds of Gracie Mansion in a “haunted” Halloween-themed atmosphere. Tricks and treats will be available.

 

New Yorkers can get tickets at www.nyc.gov/GracieHalloween or call 311. Tickets are limited. The event is recommended for families with children ages 6-10. 

 

Gracie Mansion’s Halloween décor and festivities are financially supported by Bank of Ireland, Catsimatidis Foundation, Discovery, Inc., and Whole Foods Market. In-kind support provided by Children’s Museum of Manhattan, Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Clem Snacks Inc., Gristedes, Hasbro, LEGO Brand Retail, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, Mars Wrigley, Materials for the Arts-a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, Mayor’s Office of Community Mental Health, MUD-Make-up Designory, New York Apple Association, Nickelodeon, NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Party City, Scholastic, THIRTEEN, and Wildlife Conservation Society

 

 

WHAT:           Mayor de Blasio and First Lady McCray’s Halloween at Gracie Mansion

 

WHEN:           Saturday, October 30, 2021

1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

Sunday, October 31, 2021

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

WHERE:         Gracie Mansion

                        88^th Street and East End Avenue

                        New York, NY 10028

COVID PROTOCOL:    

Attendees who are age 12 or over must present proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter an NYC Gracie Mansion Halloween Event. Proof of vaccination includes at least one dose of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or World Health Organization (WHO) approved COVID-19 vaccine. These are Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca/Oxford, Sinopharm or Sinovac.

·         All attendees who are vaccinated, and medically able to tolerate a face-covering, are strongly encouraged to wear one for the duration of the event.

·         Persons who are unable to get vaccinated because of a disability or medical exemption will be required to:

·         Present proof of a negative COVID PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test taken within 72 hours prior to the event;

·         Unvaccinated individuals who are 2 and older, and medically able to tolerate a face-covering, must wear one for the entire duration of the event.

71 Days and Counting

 

Now that the Brooklyn Nets are back playing basketball I may go to the game Sunday against the Charlotte Hornets. The Yankees didn't even make past the wild card game where the Red Sox beat them. We are going to wait to see if the Red Sox are eliminated tonight or they can come back.

At least I did not have to endure those pesky reporters until Monday when I have my morning media availability. I hope they are going to ask me some constructive questions, and not the same old, 'are you running for governor', 'how much do you have to pay the city back for personal use of city resources', or even 'how come crime keeps increasing?'

Senator Biaggi's Week in Review: 10/18/21-10/22/21

 

Dear Community,

On Thursday evening I tested positive for COVID-19. While I am fully vaccinated and have taken all CDC recommended safety precautions, I unfortunately contracted the virus. I am experiencing symptoms and currently isolating at home per CDC guidelines.

As someone experiencing a breakthrough case, I want to take this time to urge everyone unvaccinated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at their earliest convenience. The vaccine has proven to slow transmission of the virus and to suppress symptoms, protecting people from more serious outcomes-- including hospitalization and death.

We are still navigating the spread of the COVID-19 virus and the seriousness of multiple variant strains. All of us must continue to do our part in protecting our community’s health and well-being. This means taking the time to get fully vaccinated. 

I also want to bring to your attention that just this week the CDC officially approved booster shots for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. They also endorsed a “mix and match” approach to vaccine boosters, meaning the booster shots that people get do not need to match the ones they got for their initial vaccinations. New Yorkers over the age of 65 are encouraged to get a booster shot 6 months after their last vaccine dose. New Yorkers over the age of 18 with underlying health issues and/or heightened exposure may also receive a booster shot. As always, consult with a healthcare provider if you are uncertain.

If you have any questions regarding the vaccine or need help scheduling an appointment, please visit vaccines.gov or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. If you live in District 34 and need assistance in setting up an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please fill out this form and my team will get back to you. 

I hope you and your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe.

With Gratitude,

State Senator Alessandra Biaggi

Eligible constituents of Senate District 34, if you need assistance in setting up an appointment to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, please fill out this form and my team will get back to you. 

On October 21st, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the statewide 7-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 2.3%. 

On October 21st, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officially endorsed booster shots for both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, one day after the Food and Drug Administration authorized the additional shots. The CDC also endorsed a “mix and match” approach to vaccine boosters, meaning the booster shots that people get do not need to match the ones they got for their initial vaccinations.

• Governor Hochul announced on Thursday that New York State will follow the CDC’s guidance in regards to booster shots. All eligible New Yorkers can get a COVID-19 booster.

On October 20th, Mayor de Blasio announced that all NYC workers, including police, fire, and other city workers, must have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine by November 1st, with no testing alternative.

On October 19th, Governor Hochul announced the launch of a new centralized website for New York State COVID-19 data. This website includes new data as well as a reorganization of previously released data to make it easier for the public to access, read and understand. In addition, more COVID-19 data is now being made available on Health Data NY.

As a reminder, Governor Hochul launched a $125 million fund to give landlords the financial relief they need to pay their basic bills and mortgages. The new Landlord Rental Assistance program ensures landlords whose tenants have declined to participate in tenant rental assistance programs or who vacated with arrears (unpaid rent) are able to receive help. If you are a landlord who hasn’t been able to access funding, visit otda.ny.gov/lrap to learn more and apply.

The application for the Excluded Workers Fund has closed. As of October 8th at 7:30pm, the Department of Labor is no longer accepting new Excluded Worker Fund applications. Due to funding constraints, there is no guarantee applications received after September 24th will be approved. Both the Governor's Office and Legislature are working in collaboration to replenish the fund and provide additional COVID-19 relief funding next year during legislative session.

As a reminder, Governor Hochul announced a vaccine incentive program in partnership with all three New York professional football teams to support vaccinations among currently unvaccinated New Yorkers. Eligible New Yorkers 18 and older can enter to win prizes for the whole family from the Buffalo Bills, the New York Giants, and the New York Jets including up to four game tickets, special in-game experiences, stadium tours, signed team gear, FaceTime calls with alumni players, and more. Eligible New Yorkers who received their first vaccine dose September 9 through October 24 can enter Here. First winners were announced September 29th, Drawing Schedule Available Here.

As a reminder, Governor Hochul announced that masks are required at state-regulated child care facilities for children ages two and up, all staff and visitors. 

• New masking requirements will also apply to congregate programs and facilities licensed, registered, operated, certified or approved by the Office of Mental Health, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Office of Children and Family Services and the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
• This includes but is not limited to certified residential and day programs, inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, substance abuse programs, juvenile detention programs, juvenile residential facilities, congregate foster care programs, runaway and homeless youth, domestic violence and other shelter programs. These requirements apply regardless of vaccination status.

As a reminder, President Joe Biden mandated that all private employers with 100 or more workers require their workers to be vaccinated or tested weekly. He also mandated that all healthcare workers in hospitals, clinics and other facilities that accept Medicare and Medicaid payments and all federal contractors must get vaccinated, with no opt out option. 

As of August 17th, people 12 and older are required to show identification and proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment and certain meeting spaces. This requirement — called the Key to NYC — also means staff at these locations must be vaccinated. If you own any of the above types of businesses, we urge you to review the requirements and make sure you are in compliance to protect your employees and patrons and to avoid fines. 

Governor Hochul Announces Start of $64.4 Million Project to Replace Bronx River Parkway Bridge in the North Bronx

 

EDITOR'S NOTE:

It is nice that this bridge on the Bronx River Parkway is being replaced, but traveling the Bronx River Parkway, we have seen the bridge over the subway lines between the Cross Bronx Expressway and Boston Road is in much worse shape than the bridge being replaced. As a matter of fact if one was to drive over the bridge being replaced, one would wonder why is this bridge being replaced and not the bridge further south over the subway lines where the expansion seams have expanded much more than they should have, causing gaps in the roadway. The elected officials comments are left in to show how little they know about the entire length of the Bronx River Parkway in the Bronx. 

New Steel Girder Bridge Over the Metro-North Railroad Will Enhance Safety and Improve Travel Along Major Commuter Artery

Nearby Concrete Arch Bridge Over the Bronx River Will Also Be Repaired

 Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction has begun on a $64.4 million project to replace the bridge carrying the Bronx River Parkway over the Metro-North Railroad in the Wakefield and Woodlawn Heights sections of the Bronx. The project will replace a 72-year-old structure with a modern, multi-girder steel structure that will improve travel and enhance safety along this vital artery for commuters in the Metropolitan Area. Additionally, a nearby concrete arch bridge carrying the parkway over the Bronx River will be repaired and the northbound exit ramp from the Bronx River Parkway to Bronx Boulevard will be extended by approximately 70 feet to reduce congestion and further enhance safety.

"Investments in infrastructure are one of the surest ways to super charge New York's economy and at the same time create a more resilient transportation network that keeps people and goods on the move," Governor Hochul said. "The Bronx River Parkway is one of New York City's most critical travel corridors, and with this bridge replacement now complete, we're not only ensuring the continued safe operation of the Metro-North line, but also fostering growth and prosperity for the entire region."

Approximately, 450 Metro-North trains pass beneath the Bronx River Parkway Bridge every day.  The new structure will feature a new, wider concrete deck, 12-feet-wide travel lanes and new shoulders on both sides of the bridge. Other improvements include new bridge abutments, retaining walls, LED lighting and drainage. Scheduled for completion in fall 2024, the new bridge will have an estimated service life of about 75 years.

Improvements to the nearby concrete arch bridge over Bronx River will include new concrete safety barriers along each side of the bridge, wider travel lanes and new shoulders. Structural repairs will be made to the bridge's underside and the stone façade will be cleaned and a new protective coating added. Additionally, new LED lighting will be installed, handrails will be painted and new information signs will be placed along the adjacent Bronx River Greenway.

The project also includes improvements to the Bronx River Parkway between Nereid Avenue and East 233rd Street, including new LED lighting, wider travel lanes, new shoulders, resurfaced pavement and new overhead sign structures. To better manage traffic volumes, signal timings will be recalibrated at the exit ramp at East 236th Street and Bronx Boulevard, and at the intersection of Carpenter Street and East 236th Street. The project will also make landscape enhancements throughout the project limits, including the planting of 23 new trees and 189 shrubs.

In order to minimize impacts on the traveling public, lane closures during construction will largely be limited to weekends and overnight hours.

State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, "This important project demonstrates Governor Hochul's commitment to building back our infrastructure to better serve New Yorkers and meet the challenges of the 21st century. This new bridge and all the improvements being made along this vital corridor, will enhance safety and improve traffic flow throughout this busy section of the Bronx."  

Representative Jamaal Bowman: "New Yorkers deserve 21st century infrastructure that centers around safety, accessibility, and equity, and I'm excited that ground has now been broken on this important project to modernize the Bronx River Parkway. As Congress works to pass substantial investments in all aspects of our nation's infrastructure, I'm looking forward to working with Governor Hochul and the rest of our state and local government to ensure the longevity of our transit networks." 

Senator Alessandra Biaggi said, "Strengthening New York State's infrastructure is critical to ensure our community's long-term safety. This project will not only protect commuters, it will limit congestion and reduce travel time as well. I want to thank Governor Kathy Hochul for prioritizing the Bronx River Parkway bridge in the North Bronx and investing in our State's public infrastructure."

Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz said, "The Bronx River Parkway is a vital piece of infrastructure for both Bronxites and commuters from the Hudson Valley. Like many areas throughout New York and the nation, it is critical that our government invests in this infrastructure so that it can last many more decades. Thank you to Governor Hochul and the NYS Department of Transportation for giving this area, where the parkway crosses Metro-North tracks and the Bronx River itself, the attention and investment it needs." 

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said, "Ensuring safety, improving infrastructure and reducing congestion to this vital artery that connects commuters in the Metropolitan Area is much needed in the northern section of The Bronx. Thank you Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State Department of Transportation for beginning this vital work."

Council Member Eric Dinowitz said, "I'm thrilled that the North Bronx is getting this critical investment in our infrastructure, making it safer and more convenient for commuters to cross the Bronx River Parkway. These much needed improvements prove that state leadership is paying attention to the Bronx. I'd like to thank Governor Hochul for her commitment to our great borough."