We're closely watching the newly redrawn District 43 in Brooklyn and hotly contested District 19 in Queens.
NEW YORK -- It's Election Day across the U.S., and there are some key races to watch in the Tri-State Area.Polls opened at 6 a.m. Tuesday for voters to start casting their ballots. About 86,000 New Yorkers across the five boroughs already participated in early voting. New York, New Jersey voter guide: What to know for Nov. 7 general electionCBS New York's John Dias reports from the 43rd City Council District in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
Read More: Candidates in New York City's new Brooklyn district debate asylum seeker crisis, bail reform and more on 'The Point with Marcia Kramer'Meanwhile, one of the most combative races in the city is over Queens District 19.Republican City Council member Vickie Paladino is taking on Democrat Tony Avella. When Avella took on Paladino last time, he lost to her by about 300 votes.
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