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  Many early voters said they hadn’t thought much about the Assembly race again pitting Democratic incumbent Stacey Pheffer Amato against Republican Tom Sullivan. This article originally appeared in The City. By  Haidee Chu QUEENS - Incumbent Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Queens) is once again facing off against Republican challenger Tom Sullivan after holding onto her seat by just 15 votes two years ago.  Many local early voters, though, said on Thursday they’ve paid little mind to what’s expected to be a tight rematch, instead letting the names at the top of the ticket carry the rest of their ballots. “I really, really haven’t paid attention to it, to be honest,” said 78-year-old Emilia, a 45-year Howard Beach resident who declined to provide her last name, of the Assembly race as she spoke to THE CITY after casting her ballot at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy in Howard Beach, Queens.  “It never even came up in conversation.”

Polls are Open! By Eric Adams  OpEd  Manhattan Voice  October 30, 2024   NEW YORK - Voting is the bedrock of our democracy — it shapes the kind of city, state, and nation we become. The stakes of this year's election could not be higher, and New Yorkers have the chance to make their voices heard on Tuesday November 5 th .   The polls will be open from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM on Election Day. If you can’t make it on Tuesday the 5 th to vote, you can vote early in-person! Early voting has already started at 155 locations in New York City, and polls will be open through Sunday, November 3 rd .  Your poll site may have changed, so it’s important to check your location and its hours before you vote online at nycvotes.org .   The outcome of these elections will affect you and your family’s future, our economy, education, health care, and so much more. And in every single race, your vote matters — from president and vice president to your member...