Socialist mayor visits Upper East Side early-voting site, hands out donuts
The socialist mayor appeared at an Upper East Side early-voting location, distributing donuts to poll workers and drawing a shouted protest.
During the opening day of early voting in New York City, the socialist mayor arrived at the Upper East Side site around 10 a.m. He brought donuts for the staff overseeing the polls. While he was there, at least one demonstrator shouted “Communist! You suck!” The early-voting period will run for more than a week before Election Day on Nov. 3.
Why it matters
The mayor’s early-voting appearance highlights local political engagement ahead of the upcoming statewide election.
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