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Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures in New York City on November 4, 2025.

In 2025, Ballotpedia is covering local ballot measures that appear on the ballot for voters within the 100 largest cities in the U.S., within state capitals, and throughout California. You can review the coverage scope of the local ballot measures project here. In 2025, the project's scope includes New York City.

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November 4

New York City

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• New York, New York, Question 1, Expedited Public Process for Affordable Housing Charter Amendment (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports creating two new public processes for affordable housing: Enable publicly financed affordable housing to be approved by the Board of Standards and Appeals after review by the affected Community Board; and Establish an expedited land use review process for zoning changes that deliver affordable housing in the 12 community districts with the lowest rate of affordable housing production.

A "no" vote opposes creating two new public processes for affordable housing: Enable publicly financed affordable housing to be approved by the Board of Standards and Appeals after review by the affected Community Board; and Establish an expedited land use review process for zoning changes that deliver affordable housing in the 12 community districts with the lowest rate of affordable housing production.

• New York, New York, Question 2, Expedited Land Use Review Procedure Charter Amendment (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports creating an Expedited Land Use Review Procedure for certain land use changes and projects related to affordable housing.

A "no" vote opposes creating an Expedited Land Use Review Procedure for certain land use changes and projects related to affordable housing.

• New York, New York, Question 3, Affordable Housing Appeals Board Charter Amendment (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports creating an Affordable Housing Appeals Board, consisting of the Borough President, Speaker of the City Council, and Mayor, which would have the power to review and reverse decisions by the city council that disapprove and modify land-use applications that directly facilitate the creation of affordable housing.

A "no" vote opposes creating an Affordable Housing Appeals Board, consisting of the Borough President, Speaker of the City Council, and Mayor, which would have the power to review and reverse decisions by the city council that disapprove and modify land-use applications that directly facilitate the creation of affordable housing.

• New York, New York, Question 4, Digital City Map Charter Amendment (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports requiring the city to consolidate and digitize the City Map, and replacing the existing, decentralized paper City Map.

A "no" vote opposes requiring the city to consolidate and digitize the City Map, and replacing the existing, decentralized paper City Map.

• New York, New York, Question 5, Move City Elections to Even-Numbered Years Charter Amendment (November 2025):

A "yes" vote supports changing city elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and city council members to be changed to even-numbered years.

A "no" vote opposes changing city elections for mayor, public advocate, comptroller, borough president, and city council members to be changed to even-numbered years.

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How to cast a vote in New York

Poll times Polls are open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. for primary and general elections. An individual who is in line at the time polls close must be allowed to vote. Registration Check your voter registration status here. To vote in New York, one must be a United States citizen, a resident of the county, city, or village for at least 30 days prior to the election, and at least 18 years old by the date of the election. People who are in prison for a felony conviction and those who have been declared mentally incompetent by a court are ineligible to register to vote. One cannot register to vote in New York while claiming the right to vote elsewhere. Pre-registration is available beginning at the age of 16. Registration applications are available at the county board of elections or any agency-based voter registration center. Forms are also available online, or prospective voters can request the form by mail. Completed forms returned by mail must be postmarked at least 25 days prior to the election. The form must then be received by election officials at least 10 days before the election. A registration done in person must be completed at least 10 days prior to the election. Residents may also register to vote online through the DMV Electronic Voter Registration Application. These applications are forwarded to the board of elections; applicants should allow up to six weeks for processing. Automatic registration New York automatically registers eligible individuals to vote through a number of state agencies including the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Department of Health, the Department of Labor, and others. Online registration See also: Online voter registration New York has implemented an online voter registration system. Residents can register to vote by visiting this website. Same-day registration New York does not allow same-day voter registration. Residency requirements In order to register to vote in New York, applicants must reside in the county, city, or village in which they are registering for at least 30 days prior to the election. Verification of citizenship See also: Laws permitting noncitizens to vote in the United States New York does not require proof of citizenship for voter registration. An individual must attest that they are a U.S. citizen when registering to vote. According to the state's voter registration application, voter who submits false information "can be convicted and fined up to $5,000 and/or jailed for up to four years." All 49 states with voter registration systems require applicants to declare that they are U.S. citizens in order to register to vote in state and federal elections, under penalty of perjury or other punishment. Seven states — Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, New Hampshire, and Wyoming — have laws requiring verification of citizenship at the time of voter registration, whether in effect or not. In three states — California, Maryland, and Vermont — at least one local jurisdiction allows noncitizens to vote in some local elections. Noncitizens registering to vote in those elections must complete a voter registration application provided by the local jurisdiction and are not eligible to register as state or federal voters. Verifying your registration The New York State Board of Elections allows residents to check their voter registration status online by visiting this website. Voter ID requirements New York does not require voters to present identification while voting. However, if a voter does not provide valid identification at the time of registration, he or she must show identification at the polling place when voting for the first time Voters can present the following forms of identification: A current, valid photo ID, including but not limited to a drivers' license or a DMV-issued non-driver photo ID A current utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document with the voter's name and address

See also

• Local ballot measure elections in 2025
• Local race and ethnicity on the ballot