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Election Season on the Upper West Side

November 1, 2026 | 8:17 AM
in ABSURDITY, ART, COLUMNS
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By Gary Martin

Gary B. Martin is an illustrator and animator who has lived on the Upper West Side for more than 30 years. His illustrations appear in the Rag on Sundays, chronicling life in the neighborhood, New York City, and the Universe. See them all here. For a broader range of Gary’s work, including animations and other motion graphics, please visit www.martoons.com

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24 Comments
Rosie
Rosie
2 hours ago

Just do it!

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Paula
Paula
2 hours ago

So true! We voted early but are still yelling.🤫

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Mark
Mark
2 hours ago

Thank you for this important public service announcement, Gary.

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Mia Trachinger
Mia Trachinger
2 hours ago

This should be a commercial on tv! Do more than yell at the box! Thanks for reminding everyone to vote.

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Joanna
Joanna
2 hours ago

WELL SAID, GARY!! EVERY VOTE COUNTS, BUT I’M STILL GOING TO YELL AT THE TELEVISION.

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Ellen Freeman
Ellen Freeman
2 hours ago

Yelling at the TV works for me!!!

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Arline Shenker
Arline Shenker
2 hours ago

Gary, you hit it on the head. So funny and true

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Mary McCarthy
Mary McCarthy
2 hours ago

Agreed.

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Arline Shenker
Arline Shenker
1 hour ago

That happens to be right on point. I can,t take all the ads. I wish they would give all the money they spend on tv ads and give to the people who need it to eat and live. Your humor Gary, is right on point. Thank you for putting a smile on my face

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Nancy
Nancy
1 hour ago

I voted and still yell at the TV

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Cindy
Cindy
1 hour ago

I had no idea people could hear me doing that. Guess I was screaming louder than I thought.

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Ken
Ken
1 hour ago

VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON DOINT IT!

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Cindy
Cindy
1 hour ago

I had no idea people could actually hear me. Guess I was screaming louder than I thought.

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Barbara
Barbara
1 hour ago

I would add… “VOTE: Because yelling in the comments secion of the West Side Rag isn’t enough.”

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UWS Dad
UWS Dad
51 minutes ago
Reply to  Barbara

Voting is critical! Yelling in the comments is just for fun =)

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5 cent comments
5 cent comments
1 hour ago

That’s why we also yell online

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Nina
Nina
1 hour ago

VOTE VOTE VOTE!!!!!

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Neal
Neal
1 hour ago

I already voted. Can I resume yelling Tuesday night?

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SSGNY
SSGNY
1 hour ago

We can actually make a change that will improve the lives and safety of all New Yorkers.
Won’t stop us from yelling at the TV, but maybe cheering a little as well.

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Judy Orich
Judy Orich
1 hour ago

We voted in Florida where people wear tee shirts that say “Gulf of America”. Nuff said.

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Sue Taffet
Sue Taffet
1 hour ago

Boy, Gary knows us all so well! Great cartoon,

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Therese Case
Therese Case
50 minutes ago

Very true!

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Macadoody
Macadoody
34 minutes ago

I love yelling at the tv. It’s my past time 😉

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Floria
Floria
25 minutes ago

Well said, Gary!

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