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The Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Westchester County, is hosting a 1-Day Youth Voter Registration Drive on October 10th from 2 PM to 5 PM at seven locations throughout the county.
This initiative aims to encourage youth participation in the democratic process by providing accessible opportunities for young people to register to vote. Registration forms will be supplied at each location.
With seven convenient locations, young voters are encouraged to visit any of the following:
- Carver Center: 400 Westchester Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573
- Guidance Center: 256 Washington Street, Mount Vernon, NY
- Mount Vernon Youth Bureau: 1 Roosevelt Square North, Mount Vernon, NY
- Ossining Youth Bureau: Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562
- Peekskill Youth Bureau: 840 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
- Slater Center: 2 Fisher Court, White Plains, NY 10601
- White Plains Career Center: 120 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605
“We‘re excited to empower the next generation of voters by making the registration process easy and accessible,” said Liz Oliveto, Program Administrator, Youth Services for the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board. “Voting is an essential part of our democracy, and we want to make sure that young people know that their vote is their voice.”
To register, individuals must be:
- A United States citizen
- 18 years old (or pre-register at 16+)
- A resident of New York State and their county, city, or town for at least 30 days prior to the election
- Not claim the right to vote elsewhere.
For more information about the event, contact Liz Oliveto at eqo9@westchestercountyny.gov or visit the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board website.
