Rockland County Extends Early Voting Hours After New York Civil Liberties Union Files Lawsuit
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NEW CITY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- Early voting hours will be extended in Rockland County.
The New York Civil Liberties Union sued Rockland County's Board of Elections, saying polling hours were inadequate. The suit also called for better accommodations for voters with disabilities.
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The court ruled in the NYCLU's favor Friday.
Polls will be open from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit rocklandgov.com/departments/board-of-elections/extended-hours.
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