Pleasantville, New York Public Records

More extensive matters and records fall under the jurisdiction of the Westchester County Courthouse (https://www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/westchester.shtml), which administers the broader county-level judicial system for cases beyond the village court's scope.

The Westchester County Department of Planning (https://planning.westchestergov.com/) provides information on the county's overall economy, including employment statistics, industry trends, and development projects. Public records related to the local economy, such as business licenses, tax assessments, and economic development initiatives, can be obtained through these government agencies.

New York residents can register to vote online at https://voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter or by submitting a paper application available at the Westchester County Board of elections, DMV offices, or public libraries. Registration must be completed 25 days before any election. The state does not require voter ID at polling places; voters simply provide their name and address for verification against registration records. Same-day registration is not available. Village elections take place on the third Tuesday of March in odd-numbered years. Residents elect a Mayor to a two-year term and four Trustees who serve staggered four-year terms, with two trustee positions contested each cycle. The next village election is scheduled for March 2025, with the Mayor position and two Trustee seats on the ballot. Village candidates file petitions with the Village Clerk at Village Hall, 80 Wheeler Avenue, with filing deadlines typically in January preceding the March election. Information about village candidates and local ballot questions is posted at Village Hall and on the village website at https://www.pleasantville-ny.gov. Residents can find their assigned polling place by using the New York State Board of Elections polling place locator at https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or by contacting the Westchester County Board of Elections. Early voting is available at designated sites throughout Westchester County during the nine days preceding Election Day, including at least one weekend. Voters from the village typically cast ballots at locations including Village Hall or local schools, depending on their election district. Publicly accessible election records include voter registration lists (available to candidates and political committees with restrictions), campaign finance disclosures filed with the New York State Board of Elections at https://www.elections.ny.gov and searchable at https://publicreporting.elections.ny.gov, candidate petition filings, and certified election results by election district. The county board publishes unofficial results on election night and certified results within weeks of each election at https://elections.westchestergov.com. In the November 2024 presidential election, Westchester County recorded approximately 62% voter turnout of registered voters, with over 520,000 ballots cast countywide. The village typically shows higher turnout rates than the county average, often exceeding 70% in presidential elections, reflecting strong civic engagement in this community. On November 3, 2026, voters in Pleasantville and throughout Westchester County will decide several significant races. New York will hold a gubernatorial election, with Governor Kathy Hochul's term expiring; this race will appear on the ballot along with other statewide positions including Attorney General and Comptroller. All 63 New York State Senate seats will be contested, including District 40 which includes the village, currently represented by Pete Harckham. All 150 State Assembly seats are also up, with the community in the 95th Assembly District. Westchester County will elect county-level positions including County Executive (four-year term), with George Latimer's current term expiring in 2025, making 2025 the next county executive race, not 2026. However, some county legislative seats may be contested in 2026. No U.S. Senate seat from New York is scheduled for the 2026 ballot, as Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was reelected in 2024 and Senator Chuck Schumer was reelected in 2022. New York voters can request absentee ballots online at https://absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov or by submitting a paper application to the Westchester County Board of Elections. Applications must be received by the board at least seven days before Election Day if requesting mail delivery, or the day before Election Day for in-person pickup. Absentee ballots can be requested for reasons including absence from the county on Election Day, illness or disability, or duties related to primary care of individuals who are ill or disabled. New York expanded absentee voting access following the COVID-19 pandemic, though voters must still provide a qualifying reason. Completed absentee ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by the board within seven days after the election, or delivered in person by 9:00 PM on Election Day.