Election Day is a state holiday in New York, resulting in the closure of state and local government buildings.
Despite the holiday, the Long Island Rail Road and mass transit will operate on a normal schedule.
State and local government offices, including courts, will be closed on Election Day.
According to the Time Off to Vote Notice (New York State Election Law Section 3-110), employees can take up to two hours off without loss of pay to vote if they do not have time to attend the polls during their shift.
The first Tuesday in November is recognized as a holiday in New York State, although it is not a federal holiday.
Author's summary: Election Day in NY is a state holiday.