NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Monday that efforts are being made to keep the city safe on the Nov. 3 Election Day and beyond.
"We have more than 500 volunteers out to monitor poll sites for any form of intimidation or harassment and provide resources," he tweeted.
"Whatever happens on Tuesday will have ramifications for our country for decades to come. But I always have faith in New Yorkers to come through. Whatever the challenges, we will meet the moment," he added.
In a short video the mayor tweeted on Monday, he reiterated the necessity to guarantee a safe Election Day, saying, "We're in an uNPRecedented time. There's a reason people are so worried. But I want folks to know the city is prepared. I want folks to know that for those who want to express themselves about the results, the way to do that is peacefully. That will always be honored."
Last week, New York City's police force was heavily mobilized for Election Day patrol, and various volunteer crime prevention groups have deployed to safeguard against any possible violence on Election Day.
Officers will be dispatched to monitor 1,201 polling stations around the city on Nov. 3, including 708 public schools and new polling sites at Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Center in Manhattan, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn, according to the New York Police Department.