Early voting for the general election kicked off on Saturday, with New Yorkers asked to make big decisions in several key races for statewide seats, Congress, and the governorship.
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Voters in Lower Manhattan voiced a range of concerns on Saturday morning, from voter suppression to abortion access inspired by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Denise Richards, a Manhattan advertising professional, said what drove her to vote was straightforward.
“In other words, women’s choice,” he said. “They should be in charge of their own belly and their own womb. And that's very important to me.”
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