when does new york polls close

Polls in New York close at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on Election Day, with the rule that any voter in line by 9:00 PM will be allowed to vote, even if processing extends after closing. Results typically begin to be released shortly after 9:00 PM, often with early voting and mail-in ballots reported first, and a winner may be projected that night if the margin is clear; in very close races, final results can take hours or days to finalize. For today’s NYC mayoral election, expect closing at 9:00 PM ET and live updates from the New York City Board of Elections and major outlets starting around that time. If you need, I can point you to official polling hours for your specific precinct or provide live-update sources.