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Are You Registered to Vote?

August 23, 2023

Registering to vote is the first step towards actually voting and making your voice heard. In New York, you are required to register in advance of an election.

First, check voting your status at nycvotersearch.com/.

  • Already registered? Make sure your information is correct and make any necessary adjustments.
  • Not registered? It’s a great time to register here!

 

Then, create your voting plan! For more information on voting, check out WCC’s guide, How to Vote.

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Voting Voices

Sofia Perez shares what she cares about this election season.

Sophia Perez is a Mexican-American graduate student working toward a master’s degree in public administration. Currently, she manages the Assistant to Migrants program, which is fully funded by federal resources dedicated to supporting immigration services. She lives in New Rochelle, Westchester.   Why are you voting this year? This year,…
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Voting Voices

Joan Alexander-Bakiriddin shares what she cares about this election.

Joan Alexander-Bakiriddin is civically engaged across Brooklyn and NYC, serving as Secretary of her Block Association and Vice Chair of the Participatory Budgeting Project Board. A Training and Enablement Manager, she advocates for the disenfranchised through Participatory Budgeting (PBNYC).    Why are you voting this year? I am voting because…
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Voting Voices

Celina Avalos Jaramillo shares what she cares about this election.

Celina Avalos Jaramillo serves as the Advocacy Campaign Strategist in the Elections and Government program, where she focuses on issues related to election security, election administration, and money in politics. Before joining the Brennan Center, Celina served as a policy consultant for the UC Berkeley School of Law Policy Advocacy…
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Voting Voices

Debbie Louis shares what she cares about this election.

Director of NYC IGA – Executive Chamber. Debbie Esther Louis has been recognized for her unwavering dedication to social change, advocacy, and education. Proudly of Haitian descent, she has made substantial contributions both as an educator and as an advocate for underrepresented communities. For the past nine years, Debbie has…
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Voting Voices

Karen Wharton shares what she cares about this election.

Karen Wharton is the Democracy Coalition Coordinator for Citizen Action of New York, leading the organization’s democracy campaigns. As the Fair Elections Coalition facilitator, her leadership was instrumental in the successful advocacy for funding and implementation of New York’s Public Campaign Finance Program, which was used for the first time…
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Voting Voices

Jamila Fynes shares what she cares about this election.

Jamila Fynes is a public servant who centers compassion and community in her work. She currently doing work to support startups. Additionally, she formerly served as President of a black women’s group in NYC, which she is a member of and formerly as the Regional Head of Government Affairs for…
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Voting Voices

Dawn Celestine shares what she cares about this election season.

Dawn lives in Manhattan and worked as a Billing Analyst at various publications. She’s now retired.   Why are you voting this year? I’m voting to keep the rights I have now. Democracy is at stake. What changes do you want to see in your community? Affordable housing for residents.
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Sharday Urtarte shares what she cares about this election

Sharday Urtarte is a Dominican Communication Strategist from the South Bronx, dedicated to reshaping the landscape of social justice and community engagement. A graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in Strategic Communications, she currently leads initiatives at Planned Parenthood Federation of America that champion Black and Latina…
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Voting Voices

Tanya Cruz shares what she cares about this election season.

Tanya Cruz lives in Queens and is a Community Advocate.     Why are you voting this year? Voting is the most important civic duty for me. What changes do you want to see in your community? Better civic engagement events and more participation.   How do you feel about…
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Voting Voices

Jasmine Uribe shares what she cares about this election.

Jasmine Uribe is a dedicated advocate and social entrepreneur who founded Collab NYC, a business focused on empowering schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. As a proud Dominican hailing from the Bronx, she also holds the position of Director of Operations for The Bronx Collab.   Why are you voting this…
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Voting Voices

Julissa Gutierrez shares what she cares about this election.

Julissa Gutierrez, is a workforce equity strategist and diversity and inclusion practitioner. As New York State’s Chief Diversity Officer, a key statutory role, she spearheads transformative statewide initiatives to enhance diversity, ensure equitable participation, and increase the representation of women and people of color across all levels of state government.
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Action Alert

Take Action and Volunteer to Ensure Reproductive Justice for All

Looking for ways to get involved and build reproductive justice for all? Look no further! We have compiled a curated list of local organizations that offer volunteer and action opportunities to foster quality access to reproductive healthcare for all women in NYC.   Pro-Truth NY: Did you know that there…
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Action Alert

Support Reproductive Justice Legislation in New York

Reaching out to your elected officials about legislation that matters to you is a quick, easy, and effective way to make your voice heard. The bills described below are each designed to address reproductive justice, including reproductive health, abortion access, and privacy. All of them are awaiting passage by the…
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Read WCC’s New Report and Take Action to Close the Gender Pay Gap

In partnership with The New School, Women Creating Change (WCC) has released a new report on the state of gender pay equity in New York City. “Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Why Pay Equity Has Stalled in New York City and the Urgent Need for Action,” sheds light on the…
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Action Alert

VISIONS: Volunteer to Make a Difference in the Lives of People Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired

VISIONS / Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a nonprofit rehabilitation and social service organization that develops and implements programs that assist those who are blind or visually impaired. The organization also works to educate the public to promote understanding about the capabilities and needs of people who…
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Action Alert

Become a Speaker and Empower Youth!

The BCS Speakers Bureau invites successful professionals (including but not limited to businesspeople, artists, activists, etc.) to speak with and motivate students at BCS’ transfer high school, Brooklyn High School For Leadership and Community Service (BHSLCS). BHSLCS serves students who have fallen behind in conventional high school settings and who…
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WINNYC: Volunteer To Help Break The Cycle Of Homelessness

WINNYC is an organization that helps provide safe housing, critical resources, and ground-breaking programs in order to break the cycle of homelessness amongst women and children. The largest provider of family shelter and supportive housing in New York City, WINNYC works daily to provide innovative solutions to families in need.
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NYC Civic Happenings

Attend Your Next Community Board Meeting

New York City community boards are important connection points between communities and local government. There are 59 community boards in NYC – one for each of the 59 community districts in the five boroughs. Community boards make recommendations to advise council members and public agencies on how citywide policies are…
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Action Alert

Volunteer and Spread Love NYC

Spread Love NYC is a nine-month long campaign, by NYC Service, to connect New Yorkers with opportunities to make a difference in their communities through short 1-hour and long-term service projects with local nonprofits that uplift communities and contribute to the success of our city. It’s easy to get started:…
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Community-led Positive Change with ioby: Create a Project

ioby is an organization that stands for “in our backyards” and it allows neighborhoods to create their own projects to improve their communities and to support existing projects and opportunities. Ioby’s mission is to mobilize neighbors who have good ideas to become powerful civic leaders who plan, fund, and make…
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Action Alert

Make Voting Easier: Urge Legislators to Support the Plain Language Bill

Call your NY State Legislators to support a bill that would make it easier to vote. The language on ballots is often really hard to understand, which makes it harder for voters to have their voices heard and even discourages people from voting. The “Plain Language Bill” would ensure that…
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Action Alert

Election Protection: Volunteer to Protect the Vote!

Join the Election Protection program to make sure that eligible voters know how to cast their ballots and ensure they are counted. Here are a few potential volunteer roles: Field Monitor Roving Monitor Social Media Monitor Voter Contact Election Administration Outreach Poll Worker   Learn more about these roles and…
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