800,000 noncitizens could soon be voting in New York City's elections

New York's top court is hearing arguments over legislation from the New York City Council that would allow noncitizens to register to vote in city-level election contests. Read More

Should New York City Ditch Its Party Primaries in Favor of Open Races?

A panel created by Mayor Eric Adams wants to consider using an “open primary” system for elections in New York City. Here’s how the plan would work. Read More

Some local New York state elections are moving to even years. Here's ...

Many local elections in New York state are going to be moving to even years to line up with national elections. It's a controversial move that was just approved by a state appeals court. Read More

New York court expedites hearing on local elections law

ALBANY — New York’s top court will expedite a hearing about the state’s new law to move local elections to even-numbered years, scheduling arguments for September, the court confirmed Tuesday. Read More

Zohran Mamdani moves on to an unusual general election for New York City mayor

Mamdani won the Democratic primary, NBC News projects, and will face the incumbent, Eric Adams, in the general election. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo may keep running, too. Read More

New York’s top court to consider noncitizen voting in city elections

ALBANY, New York — New York’s top court is set to consider whether documented noncitizens can vote in New York City elections — a legal battle that's tailor-made to catch the eye of the Oval ... Read More

Court upholds move to even-year local elections in New York. What to know

A contested 2023 law forcing New York counties and towns to hold elections for certain offices in even-numbered years was upheld by an appeals court. News Sports Food Life Opinion Advertise ... Read More

Noncitizens can't vote in NYC elections, court rules - MSN

What was Local Law 11?. The backstory. Local Law 11, enacted in 2022, would allow anyone living in New York City to vote for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president and City Council. Read More

New York top court strikes down law to allow noncitizen voting in Big ...

The 6-1 ruling blocks a New York City law allowing green-card holders and individuals with work permits who have lived in the city for at least a month to vote in local municipal elections. A partial ... Read More

All New Yorkers will be allowed to vote by mail in upcoming elections ...

How to vote by mail in New York. New Yorkers can apply for an early mail ballot online on the state Board of Elections website or request one in person at their local county Board of Elections ... Read More