RAW VIDEO: New Yorkers Hit by Storm Battle Their Way to Polls

One week after Hurricane Sandy ravaged portions of New York, affected residents struggle to head for the polls in spite of gasoline shortages.

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7 months ago

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US

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United States, US Politics

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Andrew Cuomo

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United States of America, New York

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SHOTLIST : Images filmed in east New York on November 6th, 2012 (SOURCE : AFPTV) SOUNDBITE 1, Dorian Acostalino, resident of the Lower East Side (English, 9 seconds) "I've got no gas to go vote. I've got no gasoline to go vote, to take me to the location. But I'm about to get some gas." SOUNDBITE 2, Wilda Escarfeller, resident of Lower East Side (English, 9 seconds) "Governor Cuomo signed an executive order where you could now vote wherever you want to because of the flooding. But I decided to vote next to my house." SONORE 3, Lisa Ellison, resident of Lower East Side (English, 13 seconds) "It was easy you know but with everything going on…You know, it was expected. But I'm here, I made it, I'm happy. I voted. And I'll see what happens." - Shot of people lining up for gas - Close-up shot of people in queue with jerrycans - Exterior shot of voting bureau in East Houston Street - Vairous shots of voting signs - Wide shot of voters inside polling station - Close-up of voting card - Shot of Lisa Ellison going to a voting booth - Close up of people in voting booths ------------------------