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Update on Voting Locations | Afro

The Board of Elections has informed the Pratt Library that the certain branches will NOT be used as polling places on Election Day due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following branches will not be open as polling places on Election Day… Central Library Brooklyn Branch Canton Branch Herring Run Branch Pennsylvania Ave. Branch Walbrook Branch […]

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