Long Lines, Everywhere
Already, Flickr folks are posting photos, and even this video, of long lines at the polls, all across Brooklyn. In Park Slope, the line stretched out even before the booths opened at 6AM. Bring coffee. Prepare to wait. Where did you vote? How long did it take? Any problems? Video by wnyc.
voted at P.S. 132 in williamsburg this morning about 7:15. No line although it was getting busy as I left. Sensed a bit of disorganization with the poll workers, so I could see it backing up pretty easily. Glad I went early!
Carroll Gardens wasn’t to bad unless you’re in district 71 for some reason. Skip the long line in the hallway by the bake sale and go right to the info desk to the left to find your district.
I didn’t vote, I’m not allowed.
No taxation without representation eh?
Line at 282 was absurd this morning. I know turnout will be great for this neighborhood, but this reeks of bad planning and organization. And while the weather is nice, I’m feeling much too sick to stand in line for 90 minutes.
On the plus side, my doctor won’t see me til 3:00, so I’ll try again after lunch. I do want to add my vote to what I hope will be the largest popular vote total for any presidential candidate.
p.s. 46 in fort greene on clermont —
arrived at 6:10, in and out in about 40 minutes… line stretched down the block towards flushing avenue.
a little chaotic inside, but a mayhem of excitement/joy… dare i say it: something magical in the air.
You’re all making me feel guilty. I was at Congregation Mount Sinai at 250 Cadman Plaza at 6:05 and there was already what I thought was a big line (until reading the comments above). But the whole process took only 15 minutes. However, they might consider updating the machines: I’m always horrified to see the monstrosity we have to use. Those things must have been made around the same time as the Model T.
Agree with tybur6 – the waits are a great sign and an infinitesimally small inconvenience for the right to vote. Go Obama!
There were 6 election districts in my neighborhood’s school auditorium…
Today is a great day! Waiting for a while to vote is worth every moment and more….
Most polling places go from big line with everyone and break into smaller lines for each “Election District,” so know your number (get it online by looking up your registration at https://voterlookup.elections.state.ny.us/votersearch.aspx or bring your voter card if you still have it) This will help the poll workers get you to the right line and speed everything up!
Seriously, today is a great day! The long lines couldn’t make me happier.
I was at John Jay by 6:20 (so as to get back in time for Brownstoner-ing). We waited an hour, and it must be worse now. Anybody hear reports from other lands? Red states? Purple states? Let us know.