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August 26, 2009

Accessible Voting Machines-opportunity for orientation

With the Primary Election in New York City on September 15th, the Board of Elections has made dates available for people interested in learning how to work the Ballot Marking Devices (BMD) prior to Election Day.

Ballot Marking Device allows voters with a disability to cast their vote independently and secretly. One BMD will be available at every polling place in New York City. The following are dates when you can visit the Board of Elections to learn how to operate the BMD prior to Election Day.

The Board of Elections will be holding a regular schedule for people interested in attending:

Regular Schedule now until September 11, 2009

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10am-4pm
(Closed September 7, 2009 in observation of Labor Day

The Board will also have extended hours on the following dates:

Extended Hours

September 3, 2009; 10am-7pm
September 10, 2009; 10am-7pm

Location:

Board of Elections General Office
Commissioners Hearing Room
6th Floor
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004

In addition the following is a schedule of times when Board of Election Offices in each borough will be available:

    Queens, Board of Elections Borough Office
    126-06 Queens Boulevard, 1st Floor
    Kew Gardens, NY 11415
    August 31st, 2009 - 10am-7pm

    Brooklyn, Board of Elections Borough Office
    345 Adams Street, 4th Floor
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    September 1, 2009 - 10am-7pm

    Staten Island Board of Elections Borough Office
    1 Edgewater Plaza, 4th Floor
    Staten Island, NY 10305
    September 2, 2009 - 10am-7pm

    Manhattan, Board of Elections Borough Office
    200 Varick Street, 10th Floor
    New York, NY 10014
    September 3, 3009 - 10am-7pm

    Bronx, Board of Elections Borough Office
    1780 Grand Concourse, 5th Floor
    Bronx, NY 10457
    September 4, 2009 - 10am-7pm

Please note: no appointments are necessary.

If you need any further information please feel free to call the Board of Elections at 212-487-5300.


Posted by Nancy O'Connell at August 26, 2009 11:33 AM

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