LinkNYC kiosks join get out the vote effort around city
During this election season, the LinkNYC kiosks that dot the city’s landscape are proving themselves to be good for much more than just charging iPhones and using Wi-Fi, according to officials. The sidewalk technology stations were part of a major Get Out the Vote effort by flashing constant reminders for residents to vote.
In the days leading up to Election Day, the 55-inch screens on LinkNYC kiosks displayed reminders to vote, along with information on polling site hours. Residents could also find their polling sites by using the Link tablet.
The idea is to offer busy New Yorkers information on the go, officials said.