New York Votes 2018.

“NYCity News Service reporters fanned out around the city and asked New Yorkers: What midterm elections issue affects you the most — and why?”

Stephen Shaw, 83, retired sanitation worker, Canarsie.

“You see a guy like Kavanaugh become a Supreme Court justice, pushed through like that, and the people had no say… it’s a shame. It’s worse than ever. People have lost their voice.”

Merle Gordon, 57, unspecified city employee, Canarsie.

“This country is going in the wrong direction. There’s too much gun violence. Crime and gun laws — that’s the most important reason I’m voting.”

Chuma Uwechia, 59, attorney, Canarsie.

“If I don’t vote, I can’t complain.”

Soundview Ferry.

“In its first full week of operation, the NYC Ferry Soundview route attracted a crowd of both straphangers and sightseers. With terminals in the Bronx and lower Manhattan, the new service is expected to carry an estimated 400,000 passengers each year.”

CHRIS POLANSKY

journalist

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New York Votes 2018.

“NYCity News Service reporters fanned out around the city and asked New Yorkers: What midterm elections issue affects you the most — and why?”

Soundview Ferry.

“In its first full week of operation, the NYC Ferry Soundview route attracted a crowd of both straphangers and sightseers. With terminals in the Bronx and lower Manhattan, the new service is expected to carry an estimated 400,000 passengers each year.”