Onyx Bugett | TalkLife News
October 23, 2026 · All U.S. local times in this article are Eastern unless otherwise stated.
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BROOKLYN — New Yorkers can begin voting in person Saturday, October 24, opening a nine-day early-voting period before the November 3 general election. For Brooklyn residents planning around work, school or family responsibilities, the most useful first step is checking the assigned location and that day’s hours.
The New York City Board of Elections lists early voting through Sunday, November 1. Election Day polling hours will be 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, but early-voting hours follow a different schedule.
The hours change during the week
| Dates | Early-voting hours, Eastern |
|---|---|
| October 24–26 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
| October 27–28 | 10 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| October 29 | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. |
| October 30–November 1 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Voters must use their assigned early-voting site, according to NYC Votes. That building may differ from the location used on Election Day. The city’s official poll-site finder is the place to check an address before traveling.
Brooklyn campuses are part of the voting network
CUNY’s October 19 announcement identifies Brooklyn College’s West Quad at 2946 Bedford Avenue and New York City College of Technology’s Academic Complex at 285 Jay Street as early-voting locations. Their inclusion does not mean any Brooklyn voter can use either building; the individual assignment still controls.
The university says 10 campuses will host early voting citywide. Seven will host Election Day voting, with some different buildings in use. At Brooklyn College, for example, CUNY lists Roosevelt Hall at 2900 Bedford Avenue for Election Day rather than the West Quad early-voting entrance.
CUNY’s announcement also reminds voters that anyone in line when polls close is entitled to vote. Its campus list is useful context, while the Board of Elections remains the authority for each voter’s assignment.
Saturday is also a mail-ballot deadline
NYC Votes lists October 24 as the deadline to apply online or by mail for an early-mail or absentee ballot. Its published in-person application deadline is November 2. Registered voters do not need to provide an excuse to request an early-mail ballot.
There is an important distinction for people who already have an early-mail or absentee ballot: NYC Votes says they cannot instead use a voting machine at a poll site. If they do not use that mailed ballot and vote in person, they must use an affidavit ballot.
These are official voting arrangements, not predictions about turnout or election results. Before leaving home, check the assigned building, review the hours for the specific day and consult the official ballot instructions. A few minutes of preparation can prevent a trip to the wrong entrance—or a missed opportunity to vote.