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Today's Big Stories
1. What to know about the 51st annual Village Halloween Parade
New York City is gearing up for plenty of Halloween fun ahead of the 51st annual Village Halloween Parade, which is set to kick off in Lower Manhattan tonight.
The festivities start at 7 p.m., with celebrations set to last until around 11 p.m. New Yorkers and visitors can attend the parade in person or tune into NY1’s live coverage from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
2. Manhattan tavern embraces Revolutionary past and ghostly encounters
Fraunces Tavern, a historic tavern in Lower Manhattan, has a history deeply rooted in America’s revolutionary past — and some say, haunted as well.
Its proprietor and executive director spoke with NY1 about several unexplained incidents that have raised a few hairs and goosebumps inside the landmark building.
3. Brooklyn historian reflects on Dodgers' New York City legacy
For Brooklyn Borough Historian Ron Schweiger, the Dodgers are, and always will be, Brooklyn's team.
With the Dodgers having won in the World Series, Schweiger spoke with NY1's Samantha Liebman about an era when the team had a fierce rivalry with the New York Yankees.
4. New York state Court of Appeals validates 2021 state law on absentee ballot counting
The New York state Court of Appeals has rejected an appeal from the state Republicans challenging part of a state law that allows boards of election to count absentee ballots as soon as polls close on Election Day.
The state’s highest court today ruled the law expanding absentee balloting is constitutional, rejecting the plaintiffs’ claim the law violates the equal representation mandate in Article II, Section 8 of the New York state Constitution and constitutional principles of judicial review and separation of powers.
5. In NY-18 matchup, Rep. Pat Ryan looks to hold off challenge from Alison Esposito
It is one of the few congressional seats in New York where Democrats are on the defensive. Hudson Valley Rep. Pat Ryan, a Democrat, is looking to rebuff a challenge from Republican Alison Esposito in New York’s 18th District.
Ryan, an Army vet and former Ulster County executive, has served in Congress for one term. Esposito, a former NYPD officer, ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor of New York two years ago.
6. Zohran Mamdani: Running for mayor from the left
State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani announced his mayoral run last week, looking to unseat Mayor Eric Adams, who faces an uphill battle for reelection as he fights federal corruption charges.
Mamdani joined NY1’s Errol Louis on the latest "You Decide" podcast to discuss his decision to run for mayor. The conversation also touched on his thoughts on the Adams administration, his role in helping taxi drivers, the war between Israel and Hamas and ways to improve the MTA through new technology.
With five days to go until Election Day, a new Gallup survey finds that more than half of registered voters (54%) have either already voted or plan to vote before Nov. 5.
Based on a poll conducted from Oct. 14-27, Gallup found 20% of respondents had already voted and another 34% planned to do so before Election Day — similar to other recent elections where voters cast their ballots closer to the deadline.
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There are a total of 155 early voting locations across the five boroughs. (Spectrum News NY1/Rebecca Greenberg)
Why Election Day is on a Tuesday in November
Election Day falls on Tuesday, Nov. 5, this year. Like every year, it's the Tuesday following the first Monday in November.
There’s solid reasoning behind why Election Day follows an unusual calendar process — and it's partly related to the weather.