Dear Neighbor,

Please join my staff and me for our Mobile Constituent Hours at Webster Library (1465 York Ave, between 77th and 78th Streets), this Thursday, June 26th, from 1-3pm.

Feel free to stop by with questions, concerns, or just to chat with me and members of my constituent services team. We will provide plenty of informational literature and helpful resources for all ages. I am very much looking forward to seeing you all face-to-face and hearing what is on the top of your minds.

And a reminder that today is Primary Election Day! Polls are open until 9pm. See below for more information about the offices that are up for election, the ranked choice voting process, and locating your poll site.

If you do go out to vote today, or for any other reason, please take the heat seriously. Coupled with high humidity, these temperatures can be extremely dangerous for vulnerable people, like children and older adults, and those working outside or in locations without air conditioning. See below for useful information about how to prepare. I also encourage everyone to check in with neighbors and family members who may be at risk, both before and during the heat wave.

Liz Krueger

State Senator

NYC Primary Elections TODAY

We have an important Primary Election in New York City TODAY, June 24th. Primaries will be held for mayor, comptroller, public advocate, borough president, and city council. Polls are open until 9pm.

For more information about the election, go to nycvotes.org, and click here for video of the televised debates.

And remember, all primaries use Ranked Choice Voting - simply rank your preferred candidates in the order of your preference. You can rank up to five, though you don't have to. If you don't like someone, you don't have to rank them. Click here for more info on Ranked Choice Voting.

To find your Election Day Poll Site and see a sample ballot, enter your address here.

Prepare For Extreme Heat

Extreme heat kills. More than 500 New Yorkers died prematurely last year from preventable heat illness. If you're elderly or have other health conditions like heart disease or asthma, among other factors, you're at even higher risk.

Extreme heat is a serious threat in New York City, and New Yorkers need to be extra careful during hot summer months. Extreme heat means high heat and humidity with temperatures that are much higher than normal (10 degrees or more) lasting for several days.

It is important to understand your risk to extreme heat and make a heat emergency plan that works for you and your family. 

What to Do Before Extreme Heat

Know the Signs of Heat Illness

Heat stroke occurs when the body's temperature rises quickly, which can lead to death. Call 911 or go to an emergency room if you or someone you know has the following symptoms

• Hot, dry skin
• Confusion, hallucinations, and disorientation
• Loss of consciousness or being unresponsive
• Nausea or vomiting
• Trouble breathing
• Fast, strong pulse
• Weakness
• Dizziness

People suffering from heat exhaustion need to get to a cool place, remove extra clothes and drink lots of water. Symptoms to look for:

• Heavy sweating
• Cold, clammy skin
• Muscle cramps
• Lightheadedness or feeling faint
• Headache
• Decreased energy
• Loss of appetite or nausea

Understand Your Risk and Make A Plan

• Talk with your doctor about your risk to extreme heat. Different conditions can raise your risk.  
• Air conditioning is the best way to stay safe during extreme heat.
• If you do not have air conditioning, plan to visit a family, friend, or neighbor’s home or find a free public place such as a coffee shop, mall, or public atrium you can spend time in during the day that as air conditioning. View our 24/7 map of cool options and be sure to call locations ahead of time before heading out.