Here's what's open, what's closed on Election Day on Long Island and across New York
While state and local government offices are closed, the Long Island Rail Road and mass transit across the region are running on a normal schedule on Election Day. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
While Election Day is not a federal holiday, the first Tuesday in November is recognized as one in New York State.
The Time Off to Vote Notice, or New York State Election Law Section 3-110, states that an employee may take off up to two hours without loss of pay to vote if they do not have time to attend the polls between the beginning and end of their shift.
Most government buildings statewide, including courts, are closed on Tuesday for the holiday.
Read below to see what is closed and open this Election Day on Long Island.
Government buildings
Nassau and Suffolk County administrative buildings, including courts and the district attorney’s offices are closed. Courts are only open for arraignments.
State and town hall buildings are closed.
The United States Postal Service remains open, as Election Day is not a federal holiday.
Public transportation
LIRR, NICE and Suffolk Transit buses will operate on their normal weekday schedules.
Banks
Banks will remain open, as Election Day is not a federal holiday. The New York Stock Exchange also is open on Tuesday.
Schools
Public schools are the sites of many polling places on Long Island and therefore are closed or have a shorter schedule on Tuesday. Be sure to check each district website for its Election Day calendar.
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