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New Vote-By-Mail Features on IWillVote.com

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

On Monday, learn important inforSept. 14, the mation about the votJoe Biden for ing process in their President campaign state as they make and the Democrattheir plan to vote. ic National ComPreviously, an inmittee (DNC) have dividual could use announced new feathe site to check or tures on IWillVote. update their registracom – the DNC’s tion and find voting voter participation locations. The new website – that will user experience will help voters easily realso guide a voter quest and return their through their best ballot by mail. voting-by-mail op

According to the tion based on their campaign, the site state and county regwill also help visitors ulations, including:

Requesting a ballot online. A voter will be directed to their state’s online vote-by-mail request form.

Requesting a ballot by email. A voter completes a vote-bymail request form, including uploading a picture of their signature (where required), oncom. The form is automatically emailed to the state.

Printing and mailing their request. A voter completes a vote-by-mail request form on com. The voter then prints, signs, and mails the request form to the state.

Requesting a prepaid return envelope: A voter completes a vote-by-mail request form on com and requests a prepaid return envelope. The voter will then receive their completed request form via mail to sign and return in a prepaid return envelope.

Additionally, IWilVote.com has been updated with new state-specific voter education pages and resources – to help voters easily find their states’ deadlines to vote by mail, early, or in person, as well as other important information about their states’ voting process.

“How ever voters choose to cast their ballots, these updates to the IWillVote.com site provide the tools necessary to exercise their right to participate in our democracy and ensure our community’s voice is heard in this critical election,” said DNC National Press Secretary Brandon Gassaway.

“Our lives and our livelihoods are at stake this November, and we’re doing everything in our power to ensure every voter has all the information they need to make a plan to vote and send Joe Biden and Kamala Harris to the White House,” Gassaway declared.

HARLEM COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS COMMUNITY Hope For Harlem Food and Supplies Giveaway Event on September 12th

On September 12 from 12:00PM - 3PM on Saint Nicholas Avenue between 118th and 119 th volunteers gave food and supplies to the community. , “Hope for Harlem.” Is an initiative that seeks to feed the mind, body, and soul of the Harlem community by providing groceries for families, care packages of essential items to children and adults, and lastly, hot packaged meals for families & individuals in need.

Groceries and care packages were provided that included hot packaged meals, baby supplies, back to school supplies, job recruitment, voter registration, census information, mental health resources, an ice cream truck and music by Doctor Bob Lee & crew of WBLS radio station.

The event was hosted by FCBCNYC, DC9 and Senator Brian Benjamin.

Photos by Seitu Oronde

QUEENS UPCOMING EVENTS

Now Until Nov 20 8:30-4:00pm

Down to Earth Farmers Market

Get your fresh produce from local farmers and area food makers who source locally! Hosted by Down to Earth Market. Adherence to social distance guidelines is required to shop. SNAP EBT welcome. Health Bucks available. Farmers Market Nutrition Program WIC and Seniors checks can be used for fruits and vegetables from June through November. Outside the Garden on Dahlia, near Main Street.

September 17 5:00-7:30pm

Constitution & Cocktails

Join King Manor for an online evening of history and community! Celebrating the 233rd anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution and King Manor’s own 120th birthday, sipping cocktails with them will help King Manor continue to engage and inspire over 5,500 students, their families, and 10,000 members of our community every year! The virtual cocktail party features an hour and a half jampacked with social activities, auctions, and a first look at their new exhibition space featuring The Queens of King Manor.

September 19 11:00-2:00pm

King Manor (Sept 17)

Back to School Book Bash!

Rufus King could never resist a great book, so come celebrate his love of reading by picking out your own new title for the coming school year! FREE for all participants — plus, enjoy a make your own bookmark craft! 150-03 Jamaica Avenue.

September 19 10:00-6:00pm

COVID-19 Antibody & Cardiovascular Testing

New York State Senator Leroy Comrie and the Shiloh Baptist Church are pleased to present COVID-19 Antibody & Cardiovascular Testing. Would you like to decrease your chance of having a stroke or death from a heart attack? Then take advantage of this FREE testing opportunity. The Shiloh Baptist Church. 17370 106th Ave.

September 23 8:00pm FREE Wednesday Movie Night: “Iron Man”

Head to this FREE family friendly drive-in movie night in the parking lot of the New York Hall of Science to watch the movie Iron Man. Food and beverages will be available for contactless purchase.Space is limited with a capacity of approximately 200 vehicles. Pre-registration is required. 47-01 111th St. Visit www.queensdrivein. com to register.