October 1: Election town hall —New York and the 2020 election
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People vote in the Michigan primary election at Chrysler Elementary School in Detroit, Michigan, on March 10, 2020. – Voters in Michigan and five other states headed to polls early Tuesday in the latest slate of primaries that will decide whether Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders will face President Donald Trump in November. Idaho, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington state also vote Tuesday. (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY / AFP) (Photo by JEFF KOWALSKY/AFP via Getty Images) Image by Getty Images
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This talk will take place on Thursday, October 1 at 7:00 p.m. ET/ 4:00 p.m. PT.
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With the pivotal 2020 presidential election around the corner, it’s essential to stay informed about the election’s potential impact on New York and understand how to be engaged in the voting process. Joining us for the conversation is Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, New York City’s Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, and the Editor-in-Chief of The Forward Jodi Rudoren.
Presented in partnership with the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.
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A message from our editor-in-chief Jodi Rudoren
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