I can help with that. Here’s the current likely timeline for when NYC starts counting votes on Election Day. Direct answer

• In New York City, election results begin to be reported once polls close at 9:00 PM local time on Election Day, and initial tallies typically come from early and in-person voting batches. If the race is close, it can take hours or even days to finalize the winner, as counting continues and provisional/absentee ballots are processed.

Key details and context

• Polls in NYC generally close at 9:00 PM on Election Day. A first batch of results usually releases right after polls close, with early voting results often appearing first. Expect ongoing updates throughout the night as more ballots are counted.

• NYC’s Board of Elections and local outlets generally begin reporting results from the precincts that finish counting earliest, but full statewide/citywide results may take longer, especially if the contest is tight or if there are many absentee/provisional ballots to process.

• Recent NYC mayoral races have shown that winners can be declared within minutes to hours after polls close if the outcome is clear, but in closer races it can extend into the following day or longer.

Practical tips

• Check trusted local outlets or the NYC Board of Elections website for the latest official updates and to confirm when results are being reported in your area.

• If you’re waiting for a particular race (e.g., NYC mayor), plan for a possible extended wait into the night or next day, especially for counts that include mail-in ballots.

If you want, I can pull the latest official updates or summarize how the results are rolling in tonight based on current reports.