Water Distribution Allowed at Voting Sites Ahead of Election Day Heat

Hochul signs law to allow voters to receive water as NYC candidates fear heat wave will stifle turnout

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) signed a law on Saturday that will allow voters to receive water while waiting to vote in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary next week, in the hopes it can cool off those who wish…

Hochul signs law to allow voters to receive water as NYC candidates fear heat wave will stifle turnout - Washington Examiner

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) signed a law on Saturday that will allow voters to receive water while waiting to vote in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary next week, in the hopes it can cool off those who wish to cast their ballots. Extreme heat is set to scorch New York City as residents go to the polls on Tuesday, with heat indexes indicating temperatures of up to 110 degrees. “Our democracy works best when every eligible voter has a chan…

New York voters can now get water, snacks while waiting in line at the polls

Just in time for this week’s blistering heat wave and the final days of early voting, Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a new bill allowing voters to receive ref

Water distribution allowed at voting sites ahead of Election Day heat

New law explicitly allows refreshments given to voters waiting in polling lines

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Saturday repealing an outdated section of New York’s election law — the new legislation now supports voters by allowing

Heat Wave to Hit NYC as Voters Hit the Polls. Here’s How to Cast a Ballot Safely.

Temperatures Tuesday are expected to zoom into the mid-90s as climate change collides with the exercise of democracy.