There Is No Tomorrow

Despite what this email’s subject says, there is a tomorrow, just not for voting. That’s because today, Tuesday, November 4th, is Election Day, and it's the last day to vote.

Despite what this email’s subject says, there is a tomorrow, just not for voting. That’s because today, Tuesday, November 4th, is Election Day, and it's the last day to vote. Polls are open until 9 PM.

A few Election Day, but not electoral notes: schools (for students) and government offices are closed. There is no trash, recycling, or compost collection, and Alternate Side Parking is suspended.

This year's election includes, as I'm sure you've heard, the Mayor, Comptroller, Public Advocate, Borough President, City Council, and District Attorney. You’ll also be voting on proposed Charter Changes to the city’s land use process, as well as when elections are held. If you’re unsure where you vote, find your polling site and hours at findmypollsite.vote.nyc, and if you want some additional information, a compilation of voter guides is available at bit.ly/voterguides25.

Voting, although only part of democracy, remains a significant factor in determining who gets what and how policy choices affect our day-to-day lives. Your vote and choices aren’t just bubbles on a ballot; they shape the budget, laws and their enforcement, buildings being built, parks, transportation, and all areas of policy and planning, and ultimately determine what the city will be going forward. For example, if different choices had been made in the 1950s, the team that has won the last two World Series, whose path started not just in Brooklyn but at Washington Park and got its name from Brooklynites dodging trolleys in the 19th century, would still play in Brooklyn. But I digress and shift back to the 21st century.

Over nine days of early voting, records were shattered. More than 735,000 New Yorkers have checked in to vote early, which is over four times the total from the 2021 mayoral election, when only 169,879 voters cast their ballots over 9 days of early voting. Brooklyn, the best borough, had the most votes cast. Some say that’s because it is the most populous, but I’m going to ignore that and hope Brooklyn continues to lead.

If, after you’ve voted, you want to make more civic choices, take our District Needs Survey. It takes about five minutes and is available at bit.ly/cb6survey27. Lastly, I suggest scrolling down and reading the rest of this email. Regardless of your reading or voting decisions, I wish you the best.

This is the web archive of a newsletter originally sent by email to Brooklyn Community Board 6 subscribers on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. The email edition may contain additional event listings and links.