New York and New Jersey Early Voting Begins for Mayoral Election

Early Voting Commences in New York City

• 🗳️ Early voting for the New York City mayoral election begins today, allowing New Yorkers to cast their ballots before election day.
• 📍 Eyewitness News reporter Marcus Solis is live in Park Slope, Brooklyn, providing updates on the start of the voting period.

Key Mayoral Candidates and Campaign Developments

• 🎤 The main contenders for the mayoral race are Democratic nominee Zoran Mdani, former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican candidate Curtis Siwa.
• 🤝 Zoran Mdani recently secured a significant endorsement from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeff, who cited the need to counter Republican extremism.
• 🗣️ Mdani has accused his opponents of using Islamophobic rhetoric, a claim denied by Andrew Cuomo.
• ✡️ Conversely, Cuomo has faced criticism, with a letter from 1,000 rabbis reportedly stating he endangers the Jewish community.

Election Timeline and Voting Hours

• 🗓️ With 11 days remaining until election day, New Yorkers will choose their next mayor.
• ⏰ For the first three days of early voting (today, tomorrow, and Monday), polls will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• 📅 Early voting will continue until the following Sunday, offering an extended period for residents to cast their votes.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Curtis Siwa plans to cast his vote later this morning, emphasizing that the people, not billionaires or influencers, should decide the city's leadership.