New York continues its expanded absentee ballot availability through 2022. It was started in July of 2020 because of COVID-19 and ended last December. Voters can request a ballot where there is a risk of contracting or spreading disease that may cause illness to themselves or others.
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https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-signs-legislation-allow-voting-absentee-ballot-due-covid-19-pandemic-through