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City Votes to Streamline Operations | New York City News
The mayor’s charter revision panel just approved five big changes for the November ballot — including slashing outdoor dining permit times by 75%, speeding up bike lane and street safety approvals, simplifying city contracts for small businesses, creating a centralized construction permit hub, and setting a 12% rainy day fund target. While not law yet, voters will decide if these efficiency boosts become permanent. Over a thousand residents showed up to voice support for smarter, faster city operations — but financial experts warn the savings goal might be too low to truly cushion economic…
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