Don't Forget: You Have Until Friday to Register to Vote in NYC

NEW YORK, NY — It may be the dead of summer, but don't let the heat distract your from your democratic responsibilities. New York voters have a primary election on September 13 for every State Assembly and State Senate seat in the legislature.

If you're not registered to vote, or if you're not registered at your current address, here's the easiest way to get on the rolls so you'll be able to cast a ballot:

1) You can visit your county's Board of Elections and register there in person, but you have to do it by Friday, Aug. 19.

Brooklyn's Board of Elections is located at 345 Adams Street on the 4th Floor. The phone number is 718-797-8800.

Manhattan's Board of Elections is located at 200 Varick Street on the 10th Floor. The phone number is 212-886-2100.

There are also numerous government agencies where you can register, including your local DMV.

2) An easier way is to simply mail in your registration form. They're available online in ten languages, and can all be downloaded and printed out. The forms have to be postmarked by Aug. 19, and the Board of Elections has to receive them by August 24.

If you're new to your district, you can take a minute to look up who your current State Senator is, as well as your representative in the State Assembly. Once you've done that, you can check out who is running in your State Senate primary, and in your Assembly primary.

One other note: if you have a felony conviction, you can still register and vote as long as you're not currently incarcerated and as long as you've completed your parole. Those on probation are eligible to vote as well.

Pictured: voter registration forms in New York City. Photo by John V. Santore