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Early voting in NYC’s general election is now underway. In addition to the race for mayor, where housing has emerged as a top issue, voters can flip their ballots to weigh in on six charter measures, three of which modify the city’s process for permitting new housing. Check here to make sure you’re registered to vote, or call 1-866-868-3692. Find your poll site and view a sample ballot here. Monday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Public Housing will hold an oversight hearing on mold remediation at NYCHA. More here. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m.: The Urban Land Institute’s New York’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee will host ULI New York’s second annual Equitable Development Summit. More here. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 9 a.m.: The Landmarks Preservation Commission will meet. More here. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency Management will hold an oversight hearing on fire safety and permitting for community energy storage facilities. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m.: Crain’s and the Real Estate Board of NY will host a panel discussion on the challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the future of real estate. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 9:30 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will meet regarding several bills that regulate self-storage facilities. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m.: NYCHA’s board will hold its monthly meeting. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11:15 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will meet regarding the following land use applications: Taylor Wooten Estates, NYC Health and Hospitals/River Commons (1225 Gerard Avenue), Ikos Senior Living, and the Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11:30 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will meet. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 11:45 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Land Use will meet. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 5 p.m.: Columbia’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) will hold a panel discussion on how the city’s next mayor should navigate federal funding cuts. More here. Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m.: The People’s Forum presents a screening of the documentary “Slumlord Millionaire” followed by a Q&A with film participants and members of Housing Justice for All and Youth Alliance for Housing. More here. Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Finance will meet regarding a bill to establish a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans. More here. Thursday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing on the city’s Right to Counsel program in housing court. More here. Monday, Nov. 3 at 1 p.m.: The City Planning Commission will hold a public review session. More here.
