Election Day in New York: What's Open and Closed
Election Day is a state holiday in New York, resulting in the closure of state and local government buildings.
Despite the closure of government offices, the Long Island Rail Road and mass transit will operate on a normal schedule.
On Election Day, employees can take up to two hours off without loss of pay to vote, as stated in the Time Off to Vote Notice (New York State Election Law Section 3-110), if they do not have time to attend the polls during their shift.
- State and local government offices: closed
- Long Island Rail Road and mass transit: open, normal schedule
- Government buildings, including courts: closed
The first Tuesday in November is recognized as a holiday in New York State, although it is not a federal holiday.
Author's summary: Election Day affects NY offices and transit.