NYC Election Day 2021: Here's What You Need To Know About Voting

NEW YORK CITY — A year ago, New Yorkers lined up to vote for president. On Tuesday, they'll pick a new face to have the second-toughest job in America.

Election Day is here, New York City.

Polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. to give voters a chance to pick their first new mayor after eight years of Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio said he'll go to his Park Slope poll site Tuesday and cast a ballot.

"Everything's on the ballot — mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough presidents, city council, DAs, judges," he said Monday. "Great candidates on the ballot. I'm really excited about the future."

Hizzoner has made no secret he favors Eric Adams, the Democratic nominee, to be his successor. A poll last week showed Adams ahead of Republican Curtis Sliwa by 40 points among registered voters surveyed.

But Sliwa has argued he'll beat expectations and attract a wide swath of voters.

More information about the Adams-Sliwa race can be found here. The outcome arguably will have more of a direct impact on New Yorkers than the 2020 presidential election did, but enthusiasm seems more muted.

In nine days of early voting, just 170,000 New Yorkers cast their ballots. Last year, about 1.1 million people took advantage of early voting in the presidential election.

Still, there's lots at stake and voters have until polls close to make their voices heard. Here's what they need to know about Election Day.

Where do I vote?

Registered voters can find their poll site by visiting findmypollsite.vote.nyc.

Once voters register, they're permanently registered unless they move outside the city or county or haven't voted in two consecutive federal elections.

People can check their registration status online here or by calling 1-866-868-3692. And if you're not registered the deadline for the 2021 election has passed.

What about absentee voting?

Tuesday is the deadline for absentee ballots to be postmarked or dropped off at an election site. The city's Board of Elections must receive them by Nov. 9.

Will there be lines?

Tough to say.

Officials recommend setting aside some time to vote. That said, turnout so far is nowhere near last year's levels.

Also, don't worry if you do end up in line — so long as you're in line by 9 p.m., you can still vote.

What else?

The weather is going to be a bit chillier than the weekend, so wear a jacket in case there are lines.

More information can be found here.