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Pre-Election Day Open Thread

If you early-voted, tell us how that went.  If you’re voting tomorrow, tell us about the polling situation in your area: machines vs paper, suppression issues, etc.  And most of all, let’s have your predictions for Congress and the presidency.

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This Is How The Subway Gets Pumped Out

From a photo montage posted to Flickr we learn that the MTA pumps out the flooding subway tunnels using special six-car trains containing massive hydraulics.  According to today’s MTA service advisory we learn that about 80% of 468 stations are back in service or will be some time today.  Gothamist has a short recap: You can go here to see …

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60 NYC Polling Sites Have Changed

Due to Hurricane Sandy, sixty polling sites across New York City have been changed.  Gothamist has the full list.  If your neighborhood suffered any significant damage from the storm or if you remain without power at home, you should probably check the list.

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