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Flatbush Scoop · Nov 3, 2026

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New York City voters heading to the polls today, Tuesday, November 3, are deciding on five proposed amendments to the City Charter that could change how city government operates. The proposals include speeding up approvals for outdoor dining and sidewalk improvements, reducing paperwork for city contractors, streamlining bike lane and street safety projects, simplifying construction permits, and establishing a savings target for the city's rainy-day fund. Each proposal appears as a separate yes-or-no question on the ballot, with the results potentially affecting city operations, businesses, and infrastructure projects across all five boroughs.

New York City voters heading to the polls today, Tuesday, November 3, are deciding on five proposed amendments to the City Charter that could change how city government operates. The proposals include speeding up approvals for outdoor dining and sidewalk improvements, reducing paperwork for city contractors, streamlining bike lane and street safety projects, simplifying construction permits, and establishing a savings target for the city's rainy-day fund. Each proposal appears as a separate yes-or-no question on the ballot, with the results potentially affecting city operations, businesses, and infrastructure projects across all five boroughs.

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