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New York City voters to decide five charter amendments on permitting, contracting, and other government processes on Nov. 3

Voters in New York City will decide on five ballot measures on Nov. 3, 2026. All five measures are charter amendments and were placed on the ballot by the city’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE).

Ballotpedia · 23h ago

‘An inspection could have saved lives’: race to check buildings after New York garage collapse

One person was killed and five injured in the disaster, and 61 other parking structures are ‘immediately hazardous’

The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2023

Cats reunited with owner after New York City building collapse

Two elderly cats found hiding under owner’s bed days after collapse of adjacent parking garage left them trapped

The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023