Nassau County FAQ, Answered
Do you find yourself feeling a little confused about all the rules and regulations that pertain to voting in the upcoming local elections? All Island Transportation makes a habit of trying to make your life a little easier, so we’ve put together a Nassau County Voting FAQ list to help answer some of the questions that might be plaguing you!
First and foremost, though, we’d like everyone to be aware that if you’re a senior citizen or are physically challenged, All Island Transportation is offering FREE LOCAL RIDES in the areas we serve on Election Day!
To make a reservation, please call your local All Island Transportation Office:
| Bellmore: 516-785-0412Bethpage: 516-931-2900East Meadow: 516-731-1111East Rockaway: 516-596-6767Freeport: 516-868-2222 Garden City: 516-742-2222 Hempstead: 516-481-1111 Island Park: 516-431-2222 Levittown: 516-735-1111 Lynbrook: 516-599-1600 | Merrick: 516-379-9999Mineola: 516-742-2222Oceanside: 516-442-2222Rockville Centre: 516-536-3333Seaford: 516-221-1111 Uniondale: 516-489-3333 Wantagh: 516-221-1111 Taxi Latino (Hemp.): 516-489-2222 Taxi Latino (Freeport): 516-623-3333
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Nassau County Voting FAQ
When is Election Day?
General Election Day is Monday, November 4, 2014.
Who are the candidates?
Visit the Nassau County website here for a full list of General Election candidates.
Who can register to vote?
US citizens who are at least 18 years old by December 31 of the year that the register are allowed to vote. They must also live at their present address for at least 30 days before the election date, and can’t be in jail or on parole for a felony conviction. Lastly, they cannot claim the right to vote anywhere else.
Where can I register to vote?
The Nassau County Board of Elections is located at 240 Old Country Road (on the 5th floor) in Mineola. You can go there and register in person, or you can register at any New York State Agency-Based voter registration center, including:
- The Department of Motor Vehicles
- Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
- City Universities of New York (CUNY)
- Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
- Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
- Department of Health – WIC Program
- Department of Labor
- Department of Social Services
- Department of State
- Division of Veterans’ Affairs
- Military Recruiting Offices
- Office for the Aging
- Office of Mental Health
- Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
- State Universities of New York (SUNY)
- Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
- Workers’ Compensation Board
Can I register to vote by mail?
Yes. You can either download a PDF of the New York State Voter Registration Form in English or Spanish or call 1-800-FOR-VOTE (307-8683) to request a form. After completing and signing it, mail it to Nassau County Board of Elections, 240 Old Country Road (5th flr.), Mineola, NY 11501-4800.
I’m registered with [X] party; can I change my enrollment?
Yes. You can change your party enrollment by completing a new voter registration form and either mailing it in or delivering it in person. You can also enroll in a particular party the same way if you’ve previously not chosen one. The Board will notify you to confirm that the changes were made, and they will take place after the next General Election.
I’ve moved since I registered to vote; how do I change my address?
You need to complete a new registration for and list both your old and new addresses. You cannot change your address over the phone. The Board will contact you by mail to confirm.
Does my voter registration ever expire?
No. Once you’ve registered, you are permanently registered. You can change your name, address, and party enrollment by submitting a new registration application if necessary.
Can I go to any polling location to vote?
No. Every registered voter is assigned a polling location to which you need to report in order to vote. The Board of Elections sent out postcards in August to voters, detailing where you should go to vote. If you’re unsure, you can either email your complete home address to infoboe@nassaucountyny.gov, and they will tell you where to vote, or you can look up all of your registration information, including your election district, party affiliation, and voting location by clicking here and entering your identification information. The search engine will show you the name and address of the polling place to which you’re assigned.
Can I register for an absentee ballot if I don’t want to go out to vote on Election Day?
No. If you have a legitimate reason for being unable to vote on Election Day, you can register for an absentee ballot, but not just because you don’t want to go vote if you’re able. In order to qualify for an absentee ballot, you must be unavoidably absent from Nassau County on Election Day, be unable to appear at the polls due to illness or disability, be a patient in a Veterans’ Administration Hospital, or be detained in jail awaiting Grand Jury action or confined in prison after conviction for an offense other than a felony.
How do I vote via absentee ballot?
You can download a PDF version of the New York State Absentee Ballot Application Form here, and after completing and signing it, mail it to: Nassau County Board of Elections, 240 Old Country Road (5th flr.), Mineola, NY 11501-4800 no later than the seventh day before the election, or deliver it in person no later than the day before the election. You can also request an absentee ballot by sending a letter to the Board of Elections, which must be received by the Board no earlier than 30 days and no later than seven days before the election. The letter must contain the following information:
- Your address (where you’re registered)
- The address where your ballot should be sent
- The reason for your request
- Your signature
You will receive an application form in the mail with your ballot. But must be completed and returned. If you choose to register for an absentee ballot in person, the Board of Elections office is operating with extended business hours on the following days:
- Wednesday, October 29: 9AM – 7PM
- Friday, October 31: 9AM – 7PM
- Saturday, November 1: 9AM – 5PM
- Sunday, November 2: 9AM – 5PM
What happens when I arrive at the polling center?
Tables and voting machines are set up and organized by election district (E.D.). Find the table designated for your district, find your signature on the computer-printed poll list, and sign next to it.
Can someone help me cast my vote?
Federal law allows a family member or friend to enter the voting booth with a voter who cannot read the ballot or has disability/impairment that prevents him/her from being able to vote on his/her own. In addition, there are election employees available at every polling location to help voters who need assistance.
If you have any further questions beyond this Nassau County Voting FAQ, you can contact the Nassau County Board of Elections here or leave a comment on our Facebook page and we can try to help you out!
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This summer, social media was taken by storm as videos of people from all over the world dumping buckets of ice water flooded our Facebook newsfeeds. Initially, many were confused about the tremendous influx of people performing a seemingly ridiculous stunt, but word spread quickly to explain the purpose of the videos: creating awareness and raising funds for research to cure ALS.
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease), is a horribly debilitating neurodegenerative disorder, one that many were unfamiliar with prior to the ALS ice bucket challenge. From children and families to politicians and celebrities, it seemed as though everyone joined forces to participate in a worldwide fundraiser to help find a cure for a terrible disease that takes far too many lives every year. (more…)
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Pumpkin picking on Long Island is in full-swing, and your options are seemingly limitless! There are so many places to pick pumpkins on Long Island that choosing a location is actually quite daunting. But what’s even worse is trying to find the information online—that’s nearly impossible. At All Island Transportation, we’ve scoured the Internet to bring you a list of every single place to go pumpkin picking on Long Island, and have included it down below!
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Your Go-To List of Every Long Island Farmers Market This Fall!
Whenever you think of the Fall season, one of the first things that come to mind is probably the word “harvest.” Everyone knows that Autumn is the best time for apple and pumpkin picking, along with a whole slew of other delicious fruits and vegetables that are ripe and just waiting to be picked! That’s why Long Island Farmers Markets are so fantastic—they’re an opportunity for you to buy the absolute freshest local produce so that you can cook up some incredible seasonal meals for your family.
As always, the team at All Island Transportation knows how tiresome it is to try to find all the details for local events—remember our lists of Outdoor Concerts in Nassau County and Outdoor Movies on Long Island? They were both huge hits because it’s super frustrating to have to scour the entire internet just to find the details for things that are happening in our communities. That’s why we do all the work for you: so that you can focus on getting out there and enjoying the Fall harvest!
Here’s our exhaustive list of every Long Island Farmers Market this Fall! If you know of any we happened to miss, let us know on Facebook so we can add them!
Every Long Island Farmers Market This Fall
Malverne Farmers Market
Every Thursday through November 20 – 10AM-4PM.
CrossRoads Farm, 480 Hempstead Avenue, Malverne.
Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market
Every Wednesday and Saturday through November 1.
Wednesdays: 10AM-4PM; Saturdays: 9AM-2PM.
Long Beach Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester Street, Long Beach.
Spinney Hill Farmers Market
Every Sunday through October 26 – 9AM-2PM.
125 Community Drive, Great Neck.
Rockville Centre Farmers Market
Every Sunday through November 23 – 7AM-12PM.
Railroad Parking Lot #12, Long Beach Road and Sunrise Highway, RVC.
Seaford Farmers Market
Every Saturday through November 22 – 7AM-12PM.
Railroad Parking Lot, Washington Avenue and Sunrise Highway, Seaford.
The Artisan Marketplace
Every Saturday – 10AM-4PM.
Railroad Parking Lot M-5, Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, Merrick.
New Hyde Park Farmers Market
Every Saturday through November 22 – 8AM-1PM.
1441 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park.
Locust Valley Farmers Market
Every Tuesday and Saturday through November 15 – 8AM-1PM.
Railroad Parking Lot (across from Post Office), 115 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley.
Roslyn Farmers Market
Every Day from September 24-November 26 – 7AM-1PM.
Christopher Morley Park, 500 Searingtown Road, Roslyn.
Garden City Farmers Market
Every Tuesday through November 25 – 7AM-1PM.
101 County Seat Drive (behind Supreme Court), Garden City.
If you find yourself without a ride to any of these great Long Island Farmers Markets, your friends at All Island Transportation have got you covered! Call us today at (516) 742-2222 for a ride! Share pictures of your Farmers Market haul with us on Facebook!
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