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Election Day is approaching and New Yorkers won’t simply have a say on who represents them.

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

Four questions aim to speed and simplify the lengthy approval processes for affordable housing projects. Another proposal would move all municipal elections to even-numbered years in an effort to increase voter turnout. State lawmakers are also asking

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