A voter approaches P.S. 72, an East Harlem school turned polling station for a day. (Photo by Joshua Tapper)

The Uptowner staff caught up with residents of Harlem, East Harlem, Inwood and Washington Heights on Election Day. Some chose to vote; some declined. They explain why, and which mayoral candidate they favor, in this audio slideshow.

Nov. 3, 2009: Uptown votes. Or not. from cecile d on Vimeo.