Hispanic Federation Answers Your Questions About How To Register To Vote – NBC New York (47)

NEW YORK – Telemundo 47 and Hispanic Federation join forces to answer all your questions about how you can register and exercise your right to vote in the upcoming elections. The helpline will be available Tuesday, September 20 from 7:00 am to 9:30 pm ET by calling 1-866-432-9832. And it is that there are only … Read more

Republican NYC Council Delegation Tries to Repeal Law Granting Immigrants Votes – Telemundo New York (47)

The Republican delegation from the New York City City Council on Wednesday presented its case against legislation that would allow some non-citizens to vote in municipal elections. In a letter to the Board of Elections (BOE), the delegation, led by City Council Minority Leader Joe Borelli (R-South Shore), referred to the State Constitution, its electoral … Read more

Telemundo 47 and the Hispanic Federation launch helpline to guide you in the November 2 elections – Telemundo New York (47)

It may not be a year of presidential or mid-term elections for Congress, but the elections on Tuesday, November 2, will be decisive for New York, which will elect its new mayor, and for New Jersey, which will decide the direction of the governorship and from both houses of the Legislature. On Monday, November 1, … Read more

Early voting begins in New York and the Garden State; locate your voting center here – Telemundo New York (47)

Early voting in New York City began on Saturday and will run through October 31. All registered voters can vote early, but they need to find their early voting sites. Find the one that corresponds to you here. The polls will be open on the following dates and times: October 23 – 8 am to … Read more

Here’s what voters need to know – Telemundo New York (47)

The general elections on November 2 are just around the corner. New York City voters will vote to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio, who has a limited term of office. They will also choose a roster of local legislators who will be their voice on urgent city issues, from policing to street projects and zoning. … Read more

Senator Gillibrand clears up rumors and says she does not aspire to governor – Telemundo New York (47)

While prominent New York Democrats weigh a gubernatorial run next year, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand clarified Thursday that that is not her aspiration. Gillibrand, a state senator since 2009, told reporters that she does not intend to run for a gubernatorial primary in 2022, when Gov. Kathy Hochul seeks to be elected to a full four-year … Read more

NYC City Council revives bill that would grant the vote to non-citizens – Telemundo New York (47)

City Council legislation that would expand voting rights in municipal elections to more than 900,000 non-citizens could face a legal hurdle, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Friday. During his weekly appearance on WNYC’s Brian Lehrer program, the mayor said he had “mixed feelings” about the proposal, although he anticipates that state laws will eventually prevent … Read more