Voting in primary election in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, 2013.

Know Before You Vote; Senator Kirsten Gillibrand; The Safer We Feel, the Bigger the Risk

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 3, 2015

It's Election Day – but before you head to the polls, tune in to make sure you’re casting an informed vote. Hear about the District Attorney races in Staten Island, Nassau, and the Bronx, as well as what criteria you should take into account when voting on judgeships. Plus: how to assess real risks; and connecting with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.

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