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Dear John,
2025 General Election
Early voting has begun! Use the tool here ([link removed]) to find the hours and location of your Early Voting Poll Site or Election Day Poll Site. The tool ([link removed]) can also show a Sample Ballot so you know what you will be voting on.
In addition to candidates for elected office, there are six questions on the ballot this year. As a government office, we are prohibited from advising how to vote on these questions.
Our Office has received outreach from constituents particularly on Questions 2, 3, and 4, which pertain to how housing development projects are approved in New York City. While we are permitted to share analysis on the likely impacts of the questions, doing so is challenging. The outcome of none, some, or all of these measures passing is largely dependent on the future actions of multiple stakeholders (developers, Community Boards, future City Council Members, Borough Presidents, and Mayors, etc.) that we cannot predict with certainty.
Supporters of these measures argue that they would help ease the city’s affordable housing shortage by creating streamlined review processes and limiting the ability of local elected officials—especially the New York City Council—to block or delay new housing proposals.
Opponents argue that the measures weaken local democratic oversight and reduce the ability of local elected officials to negotiate improved affordability levels and community benefits on proposed projects.
We encourage you to read and evaluate the questions at the NYC Votes link here ([link removed]) , which includes arguments both for and against each of the questions. Happy voting!
Attorney General James Launches Portal to Collect Photos and Videos of ICE Activity in New York
In response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids, New York Attorney General Letitia James is encouraging New Yorkers to submit videos or other documentation of federal immigration enforcement actions in New York. Use the new portal here ([link removed]) to do so.
Transportation & Infrastructure Updates
* As of this Friday, October 24th, the City has implemented a new speed limit of 15 MPH for e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist commercial bicycles in New York City. More information is available here ([link removed]) .
* The Gowanus Remediation team has informed us that beginning Monday, October 27th through Friday, October 31st construction at the Carroll Street Bridge will begin at 5 AM due to the need to work at low tide. See more details here ([link removed]) . The bridge expected to be reopened in Spring 2026.
* NewYork-Presbyterian has informed us that repair work on the Infill Pavilion facade will result in partial closures of 7th Street between 7th and 8th Avenues on Tuesday, October 28th and Friday, November 7th from 8 AM - 4 PM.
Community Bulletin
* On Saturday, November 1st and Sunday, November 2nd, kick off the season at LeFrak Center at Lakeside with free skate admission, free skating mini lessons, hockey, stick n’puck, + figure skating sessions! See more details here ([link removed]) .
* On the job hunt? Come to the Section 3 Career Fair on Monday, November 3rd from 10 AM - 1 PM at 191 Court Street.
* The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is recruiting Emergency Snow Shovelers to work the 2025-2026 winter season. Learn more here ([link removed]) .
* Serve your community by becoming an NYC Free Tax Prep volunteer tax preparer for this coming tax season! Sign up to volunteer here ([link removed]) .
* Advance Notice: Our Office is partnering with Assembly Member Robert Carroll, DSNY, and the Lower East Side Ecology on a Free Electronics + Textiles Recycling Collection Event. Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 10 AM - 2 PM on 7th Avenue between 13th and 14th Street.
In solidarity,
Council Member Shahana
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New York City Council Member Shahana Hanif
197 Bond Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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