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January 28, 2022 | Vol. 10, Number 4 | www.ryecityreview.com
State extends absentee ballot voting through 2022
Sebastian Medina blocks a shot by Alex Rosenstock on Jan. 21, 2022. The Garnets beat the Huskies 58-43 on Harrison’s Senior Night. For story, see page 16. Photo/ Mike Smith
Westchester police agencies travel to 32nd Precinct Several dozen police departments from Westchester County and the northern suburbs traveled in a caravan to the 32nd Precinct on Sunday afternoon in a show of support for the NYPD and in tribute to its fallen officer Jason Rivera. The police departments will
be bringing food, flowers and cards to support the members of the 32nd Precinct and the NYPD. The PBAs and police fraternal organizations in Westchester will also be making a donation to the fund established by the NYPD to support the family of Police Officer Jason Rivera who was mur-
dered responding to domestic dispute in Harlem on Friday night. The police departments participating in the caravan were: Ardsley, Bedford, Bronxville, Clarkstown, Dobbs Ferry, Dutchess County, Eastchester, Greenburgh, Harrison, Hastings, Mount Pleasant, Mount Vernon,
MTA, New Castle, New Rochelle PD, New York State Police, North Castle, Pelham Manor, Port Chester, Putnam County, Rockland County, Rye Brook, Rye, Scarsdale, Sleepy Hollow, Stamford, Yonkers, White Plains and Westchester County. (Submitted)
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availed themselves of the expanded absentee ballot eligibility, and the continuation of this law through the end of 2022 is an important boost to our democracy.” In addition, Hochul proposed in her 2022 State of the State a number of proposals to strengthen voting rights protections in New York state, including a state-level voting rights act to protect against voter suppression, improving language access for voters, lowering the voter registration deadline from 25 days to 10 days before Election Day, and requiring polling locations on college campuses. (Submitted)
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On Jan. 21, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to allow voting by absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic through 2022. This legislation continues to allow New Yorkers to request an absentee ballot during the pandemic where there is a risk of contracting or spreading disease that may cause illness to the voter or other members of the public. This legislation first became law in July of 2020, and expired Dec. 31, 2021. “No one should have to choose between exercising their right to vote and protecting their health and safety,” Hochul said. “This legislation will ensure the pandemic does not create inaccessibility for voters during upcoming elections and help protect New Yorkers’ access to the ballot.” Absentee ballot applications for the Feb. 15 special elections in the 60th and 72nd assembly districts are open through Jan. 31 by mail, until Feb. 14 in-person and can be submitted by mail or in-person until Feb. 15.“The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we work, learn, and live—teaching us to adapt to in ways that we had never imagined before,” state Sen. Alessandra Biaggi said. “We cannot allow the ongoing pandemic to undermine our democracy and interfere with New Yorkers’ right to vote, and must similarly adapt to prioritize public health while protecting our democracy. This is why I introduced S7565, my bill alongside Assemblymember Dinowitz, to ensure that no New Yorker has to choose between their health and fulfilling their civic responsibility, allowing New Yorkers to continue to vote absentee in 2022.” State Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz said, “Nobody should be forced to choose between their health and their vote. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers have
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