ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Votes Coalition is offering free rides to the polls during early voting and on Election Day. There will also be a community celebration on Saturday.
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Oct. 24 is called Golden Day, where New Yorkers can register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day. Saturday is the last day of voter registration for the upcoming elections in November; it’s also the first day of early voting.
MC Rides to Polls is offering rides in Monroe County. Voters are able to choose the voting site that is most convenient.
If you need a ride, call (585) 371-8083. If you’re interested in volunteering, email MCRidesToPolls@gmail.com.
Other transportation opportunities are available for people who use wheelchairs or other devices:
- Friday, Oct. 30, at the Asbury First United Methodist Church. Pickups are at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Third Presbyterian Church. Pickups are at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
For more information about rides to the polls, call (585) 371-8086.
Golden Day community celebration
The community event on Saturday goes from noon to 3 p.m. at the S&T Lounge, 328 North St. The event features free food, a DJ, voter education and registration assistance, and a march to the polls.
A van, which accepts wheelchairs and other mobility devices, will transport voters directly from the S&T Lounge to the David F. Gantt Recreation Center for early voting.
Those who have questions about registration and same-day voting can call the Monroe County Board of Elections at (585) 753-1511.
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