Email from NYS Senate Important info on voting and upcoming events   Dear Neighbor, Shanah tovah umetukah to all who are celebrating! Below you will find information on upcoming events, as well as voting in the General Election on November 5th.  As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please email or call my office at [email protected] or 212-490-9535.  Best, Liz Krueger State Senator 2024 Election & Voting Updates The following information will help to facilitate the voting process for the November 5th General Election. Please Note: If you need assistance with checking whether you are registered to vote, registering to vote, requesting an early mail ballot or an absentee ballot, or tracking your ballot, please call my office at 212-490-9535. Remember, November 5th is your last chance to vote in this year's General Election, but there are opportunities to cast your ballot before that date, either by voting by mail or voting early. Voting Resources Check if you are registered to vote: [link removed] Voter registration options: [link removed] Request an early mail ballot or absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election: [link removed] Track your early mail ballot or absentee ballot: [link removed] Look up your Early Voting and Election Day poll sites and view a sample ballot: [link removed] Check the wait time to vote at your Early Voting poll site: [link removed] NYC Board of Elections: 1-866-868-3692 Voting Tips Whether you are voting in person or by mail, remember to flip over your ballot to weigh in on six ballot proposals, one amending the New York State Constitution and five amending the New York City charter. The state ballot proposal, Proposition 1, would enact the Equal Rights Amendment and would amend the New York State Constitution by adding protections for New Yorkers against discrimination by the government based on a person’s ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, including their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes, including miscarriage, and protect the right to reproductive health care services such as contraception and abortion. This would be an expansion of the Constitution's existing protections against discrimination based on a person’s race, color, creed, and religion. Information about all six of the ballot proposals is available on the NYC Campaign Finance Board's website and included in the official voter guide mailed to all voters. Important: If you request an early mail ballot or absentee ballot, you may not cast a ballot in-person on a voting machine for that election. If you do not want to worry about the NYC Board of Elections receiving your early mail ballot or absentee ballot by mail before the deadline, early mail ballots and absentee ballots can be dropped off in person at the Manhattan Board of Elections office, as well as at Manhattan Early Voting and Election Day poll sites. If you requested an early mail ballot or an absentee ballot for the June 25th Primary and you wish to vote by early mail ballot or absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election, you must request an additional early mail ballot or absentee ballot (the deadline is October 26th to request an early mail ballot or absentee ballot online or by mail). Early Voting is quicker and less crowded. If you have problems at the polls, you can call the NYS Attorney General at 1-866-390-2992 or the League of Women Voters/Common Cause at 1-866-687-8683 Important Dates and Deadlines October 26: Last day to register to vote online, in-person, or by mail to vote in the November 5th General Election. If you register to vote by mail, your voter registration application must be received by the NYC Board of Elections by October 26th. October 26: Last day to apply online or by mail for an early mail ballot or an absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election. If you apply by mail, your request must be received by the NYC Board of Elections by October 26th. October 26 – November 3: Early Voting for the November 5th General Election. If you are voting by early mail ballot or absentee ballot, you can deliver your early mail ballot or absentee ballot to an early voting poll site in your county during voting hours on these days. November 4: Last day to apply in-person at your county board of elections for an early mail ballot or absentee ballot for the November 5th General Election. November 5: If you are voting by early mail ballot or absentee ballot, this is the last day to deliver your ballot in person to the Manhattan Board of Elections office or to any poll site in Manhattan by 9 p.m. If you are mailing your early mail ballot or absentee ballot, it must be postmarked no later than November 5th. November 5: General Election Day, polls are open from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. to vote in-person. November 12: Deadline for the NYC Board of Elections to receive absentee or early mail ballots. Early Voting Schedule Saturday, October 26 - Sunday, November 3, 2024 Saturday, October 26: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 27: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 28: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 29: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 1: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 2: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Early Voting poll sites may be different than they have been in the past. If you are going to vote at an Early Voting site, please make sure to verify which location is your designated Early Voting site in case there are any last minute updates and changes. You can find your Early Voting site at: [link removed] Attorney General's Election Protection Hotline Senator Liz Krueger's Virtual Town Hall Medicare Parts A, B, C and D: Changes You Can Make to Your Coverage Tuesday, November 12th, 2pm - 3:30pm On Tuesday, November 12th from 2pm – 3:30 pm, join Senator Krueger and Eric Hausman from the Department for the Aging’s Health Insurance Information and Counseling Program (HIICAP). Mr. Hausman is the HIICAP Volunteer Outreach Manager, and an expert on all things Medicare. During his presentation, you will hear about changes coming in 2025 to premium rates and deductibles for Medicare Parts A and B, and changes to Part D, your prescription drug coverage. Additionally, you will learn about Medicare Advantage and supplemental (Medigap) plans, and programs that can help defray Medicare costs, including prescription drug costs. The Medicare open enrollment period ends on December 7th; attending this event is a great opportunity to learn about changes you can make to your coverage now. You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service. You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook. Finally, you will have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the event. The event will feature a question and answer session with Eric Hausman. If you have questions about changes coming in 2025 to Medicare premiums and deductibles, Medicare Advantage plans, supplemental (Medigap) plans, your Part D prescription drug plan coverage, or how to find out if you are eligible for programs to defray the costs of your health insurance, please join us on November 12th. You will be able to submit questions during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance. The event will be recorded, and will be available to view afterwards at krueger.nysenate.gov and facebook.com/statesenatorlizkrueger, along with any slides and links that were shared. It will also be emailed to everyone who RSVP'd for the event. After you register, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event. Please let us know if you plan to attend on November 12th by registering at [link removed]. Click Here to RSVP for the Medicare Virtual Town Hall Senator Liz Krueger's Virtual Town Hall Don't Get Scammed: Learn How to Protect Yourself Thursday, November 14th, 6:30pm - 8pm Scared of being scammed? Get the tools you need to protect yourself. Scams are getting more and more sophisticated. Even the tech savvy among us are falling victim. At this virtual event you will learn about the newest scams, preventive measures to keep your personal information safe, and about available resources and support. You will learn to protect yourself against phone scams, gather tips for searching safely on the internet, and learn how to prevent identity theft. The Virtual Town Hall will feature: Kathleen Benedetti-Fisher, AARP, SCAM Expert Jeanine Launay, Chief of Elder Abuse Unit at the New York County District Attorney’s Office Anthony Nuccio, Detective, 19th Precinct Crime Prevention You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom, a webinar hosting service. You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook. Finally, you will have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the event. The event will feature a question and answer session with Kathleen Benedetti-Fisher, Jeanine Launay, and Detective Nuccio. If you have questions about the newest scams, the best way to protect yourself from common scams, internet safety strategies, and how to prevent identity theft, you should attend the November 14th Town Hall. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are strongly encouraged to submit them in advance. The event will be recorded, and will be available to view afterwards at krueger.nysenate.gov and facebook.com/statesenatorlizkrueger, along with any slides and links that were shared. It will also be emailed to everyone who RSVP'd for the event. After you register, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event. Please let us know if you plan to attend on November 14th by registering at [link removed]. Click Here to RSVP for the Scam Prevention Virtual Town Hall New Date For Virtual Older Adult Resource Fair Due to a scheduling conflict, my Virtual Older Adult Resource Fair, previously scheduled for October, will now take place in December. The new dates are as follows: Tuesday, December 6th 2 pm – 3:45 pm Aging Alone Thursday, December 12th 2pm – 3:45 pm Arts and Culture Friday, December 13th 2 pm – 3:35 pm Legal Resources More information will be shared closer to the dates, including RSVP details. Flu & COVID Vaccine Clinic I am co-sponsoring a Flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic that will be held on Monday, October 7th from 12 - 3 p.m. at Assembly Member Tony Simone's district office. The Moderna (Spikevax) and Pfizer (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccines will be available for individuals aged 12 and above. To make an appointment, click here. Flu Vaccine Clinic Update from RIOC - Tram Schedule Is Changing A Message from the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation (RIOC) Transportation Department Dear Roosevelt Island Community: The Roosevelt Island Tram is the preeminent transportation option for islanders traveling to and from Manhattan. We are proud to have such a unique mode of transportation serving our community and are always looking for ways to improve overall service, safety, and ride quality, particularly for our senior and disabled passengers. Working in collaboration with our Tram operator, Leitner-POMA, we have decided to implement the following changes to the Tram schedule starting next Monday, October 7th. These changes are designed to create a smoother ride by moderately slowing the cabins, which in turn should reduce jostling and overall instances of heavy cabin swaying: Trams will run every 10.5 minutes during morning and evening rush hour, and every 21 minutes during non-rush hour. Rush hour service will be extended a half-hour later for mornings (7AM-10:30AM). Rush hour service will begin a half-hour earlier for afternoons/evenings (2:30PM-8PM). By adding extra rush hour service, we hope to provide island travelers with an easier daily commute, particularly students who are returning to the island from school. These adjustments should also help preserve the Tram long-term by reducing stress on components. We appreciate your continued support as we strive to enhance our Tram service. Your feedback is invaluable, so please feel free to reach out with any thoughts or questions about these changes to [email protected]. Thank you, RIOC Transportation District Office: 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 2000 | New York, NY 10017 | (212) 490-9535 | Fax: (212) 499-2558 Albany Office: Capitol Building, Room 416 | Albany, NY 12247 | (518) 455-2297 | Fax: (518) 426-6874 Email: [email protected] | On the Web: krueger.nysenate.gov   Senator Liz Krueger | 211 E 43rd St #2000 | New York, NY 10017 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice