Dear Members of the Blind Brook School Community:
Registered voters may vote in-person on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm in the Old Gym at the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School, 390 North Ridge St., Rye Brook, NY.
Am I a Qualified Voter?
A qualified voter must be 18 years old by the day of the vote, a citizen of the United States and a resident within the Blind Brook-Rye School District for 30 days immediately preceding the vote, and not otherwise prohibited from voting.
Am I Registered to Vote?
Register through New York State Board of Elections. Individuals, 16 years or older may pre-register which will automatically become active on their 18th birthday.
Check to see if you are registered to vote HERE.
Register to Vote *for school district elections only* with the District Clerk, any school business day, on or before May 13, 2026 between the hours of 8:30 am and 3:30 pm at the District Clerk’s office, located at Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School, 390 North Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY.
Evening Registration *for school election only* will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, by appointment only; vgroccia@blindbrook.org, 914-937-3600 x1001.
How can I vote by mail?
Any registered, qualified voter may vote by mail in one of two ways.
To vote by mail, you must first submit an application for either an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot. Applications cannot be submitted before April 20, 2026.
Early Mail Voting Application, Spanish version – no qualifying reason needed.
Absentee Voting Application, Spanish version – requires a qualifying reason.
Application must be printed, ink signed by the voter and returned either in person or by mail to the office of the District Clerk (application cannot be submitted via email):
Vivian Groccia, 390 North Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY 10573
Application must be received by 2:00 PM on May 12, 2026 if the ballot will be mailed or by 4:00 PM on Monday, May 18, 2026 if ballot will be hand delivered.
If you are unable to print an application, contact the District Clerk's office 914-937-3600x1001, vgroccia@blindbrook.org to have an application mailed to you.
When/Where do I return Early Mail Voter/Absentee Ballots?
Ballots must be returned by 5:00 PM on May 19, 2026 to the District Office, 390 North Ridge Street, Rye Brook, NY. They will be secured until the polls officially close at 9:00 PM and will then be canvassed with the other votes.
Additional Information/Questions
Please contact Vivian Groccia, District Clerk, 914-937-3600x1001, vgroccia@blindbrook.org.
