With early voting starting this Sunday, Civic Pulse hit the streets of Queens to ask New Yorkers what they want from local government—and whether they know who represents them. The answers were revealing.
Most voters aren't familiar with local down-ballot candidates, and many don’t know who currently represents them in City Hall. From inaccessible candidates to concerns about housing and public safety, voters were eager to share their frustrations with the state of the city, even if they hadn’t voted in a while.
In this audio story, we hear directly from the voices behind the headlines, offering a firsthand look at the civic engagement gap and its impact on everyday life.
Listen in and meet the voters who could shape New York’s future.
