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The 6 Ballot Questions New Yorkers Will See This November

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W42ST Hell's Kitchen @w42st.bsky.social · 1d

Election Day is almost here — and beyond choosing candidates, New Yorkers will face 6 big ballot questions that could change state and city law. Report by Marina Samuel via @thecity.nyc #W42ST w42st.com/post/the-6-b...

On the back of each ballot, you will find six questions that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter.

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 2h

"If you want to make sure that workers aren’t being exploited on a construction project, then you better make sure there’s a way to force them to the negotiating table."

Unions Join Council Leadership in Opposition to Mayoral Ballot Measures

How the Federal Shutdown Will Impact New Yorkers

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 2h

Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.

Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.

What to Know About Getting a COVID Vaccine in New York This Fall

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 3h

Here’s what to know now about finding (and paying for) the new COVID shots in New York City 2025:

The confusion around guidelines is making things tough for pharmacists and patients alike.

LISTEN: An $18 Billion Transit Cut Is No Way to Cut Through Gridlock

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 3h

LISTEN: The Trump administration is using the federal shutdown to snatch away money it’s already committed to huge New York transit projects that are already ongoing.

A weekday newsletter to keep you up on New York.

Curtis Sliwa Hires Armed Security, Citing ‘Serious’ Threats

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 4h

Curtis Sliwa says he will now travel with armed security after receiving “deranged” threats that have left the Republican mayoral nominee and Guardian Angels founder rattled during what his campaign described as an increasingly toxic run for office.

NYPD detail now shadows Mamdani, while Cuomo says ‘I don’t need’ police protection.

NYPD’s Controversial Top Chief to Retire

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 4h

Chief of Department John Chell, a polarizing figure heralded for his dedication but often criticized for aggressive tactics, is closing out a 31-year career as the Adams administration winds down.

Chief of Department John Chell, a polarizing figure heralded for his dedication but often criticized for aggressive tactics, is closing out a 31-year career as the Adams administration winds down.

How Queensbridge’s “Baby Park” Became an Orphan and a Battleground for LIC Rezoning

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 5h

Public housing residents want to bring back a once beloved, New Deal-era strip of playgrounds under the Queensboro Bridge.

Local Councilmember Julie Won said she won’t approve the rezoning plan without it.

Public housing residents want to bring back a once beloved, New Deal-era strip of playgrounds under the Queensboro Bridge. Local Councilmember Julie Won said she won’t approve the rezoning plan…

Unions Join Council Leadership in Opposition to Mayoral Ballot Measures

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 5h

City Council leaders joined forces with politically powerful unions Tuesday to urge voters to reject ballot proposals pushed by Mayor Adams that would make it easier to build affordable housing and make minor zoning changes:

www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/07/c...

How Queensbridge’s “Baby Park” Became an Orphan and a Battleground for LIC Rezoning

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Rachel Holliday Smith @rachelholliday.bsky.social · 21h

yes, us! here you go:

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 20h

The Parks Department is currently spending $6 million to reconstruct a half-acre portion of Baby Park, and in 2023 completed reconstruction of handball and basketball half courts.

But longtime residents say those efforts cover only a small fraction of what Baby Park once was.

Public housing residents want to bring back a once beloved, New Deal-era strip of playgrounds under the Queensboro Bridge. Local Councilmember Julie Won said she won’t approve the rezoning plan…

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 21h

Make sure to flip that ballot come November.

There's six ballot proposals you'll need to vote yes or no to. We have a breakdown of what they mean:

Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.

Curtis Sliwa Hires Armed Security, Citing ‘Serious’ Threats

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 1d

NEW: Curtis Sliwa says he will now travel with armed security after receiving “deranged” threats that have left the Republican mayoral nominee rattled during what his campaign described as an increasingly toxic run for office.

www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/c...

NYPD detail now shadows Mamdani, while Cuomo says ‘I don’t need’ police protection.

How the Federal Shutdown Will Impact New Yorkers

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 1d

Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.

Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.

What to Know About Getting a COVID Vaccine in New York This Fall

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 1d

We’re headed into cold and flu season and you want your shots, including an updated COVID booster. Where can a New Yorker go to get the jab?

The confusion around guidelines is making things tough for pharmacists and patients alike.

Can Zohran Mamdani Really Freeze the Rent?

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 1d

The mayoral candidate’s signature promise has given tenants hope — and rattled some landlords. Here’s a guide on what a possible Mayor Mamdani can and can’t do.

The mayoral candidate’s signature promise has given tenants hope — and rattled some landlords. Here’s a guide on what a possible Mayor Mamdani can and can’t do.

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 1d

On the back of each ballot, you will find six questions that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter. Here's our full breakdown:

Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.

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Kate Hinds @katehinds.bsky.social · 2d

News you can use: NYC ballot questions, explained www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b... via @thecity.nyc

Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.

How the Federal Shutdown Will Impact New Yorkers

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 2d

Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.

Food benefits, funding for public housing and air-traffic control could see changes as Congress feuds over funding.

They Live Below Sea Level in NYC. Now, the City Could Buy Out 'The Hole'

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 2d

The Hole is becoming the first place in the five boroughs where the NYC government will offer to buy flood-prone homes from homeowners — proactively, instead of in response to a disaster.

The low-lying neighborhood on the Brooklyn-Queens border will be the first place in New York where officials may buy properties proactively — instead of in response to a disaster.

North Bronx Subway Station to Get Elevators, Nearly a Decade After ADA Lawsuit

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 2d

A North Bronx subway station is finally on track to have elevators installed — more than a decade after the MTA opted against adding them during a $22 million station renovation.

Improvements to the Middletown Road stop are part of a system-wide push to increase accessibility, paid for in part by congestion pricing.

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 2d

New Yorkers won't just be electing a new mayor come November. Six measures that could ultimately amend the state’s constitution and revise the city charter will also be on the ballot.

Learn more about them here: www.thecity.nyc/2025/10/06/b...

Voters will weigh in on housing reforms, a change to election years and an Olympic Sports Complex in upstate New York.

Asylum-Seekers in Panic Over Trump’s Unclear $100 Fee

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · 3d

The immigration court system’s lack of clarity about when and how to pay new fees sparked chaos and misinformation among immigrants with pending asylum applications. Via NOTUS.org

The immigration court system's lack of clarity about when and how to pay new fees sparked chaos and misinformation among immigrants with pending asylum applications.