The city is not just choosing a new mayor in November. This fall, New York voters must also decide on five proposed changes to the state constitution.

Five ballot proposals are up for a vote in the general election on Nov. 2. They include questions on the future of political representation in Albany, environmental protections, easier voter registration and absentee balloting, and how New York’s civil courts function.The full text of the five proposals are listed on the Board of Elections website and at Ballotpedia, the nonprofit political encyclopedia. But voters who aren’t political mavens may need a bit of context:

Oct. 21, 2021 By Allie Griffin

About 80 people will partake in a group bike tour Saturday to explore cultural sites and local eateries through multiple northwest Queens neighborhoods.

Oct. 21, 2021 By Allie Griffin

The three candidates running to represent the 22nd Council District in northwest Queens offered insight into their views on numerous issues during a forum Tuesday night hosted by the Queens Post.

Oct. 21, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A New York City barbeque joint will open at the former Studio Square location in Astoria Sunday.

Oct. 21, 2021 By Max Parrott

The city Department of Transportation Wednesday marked the completion of 4 miles of protected bike lanes on Northern Boulevard with the release of a bike safety study that touts the benefits of both protected and painted bike lanes.

Oct. 20, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

An Italian café is set to open inside a new high-rise apartment building on the Long Island City waterfront.

Oct. 19, 2021 By Allie Griffin

Apartment rentals in Queens are largely going for less than they were before the pandemic threw the market in a tailspin, a new real estate report shows.

Oct. 20, 2021 By Allie Griffin

All city workers must get vaccinated for COVID-19 or face unpaid leave under a new mandate Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday.

Oct. 18, 2021 By Allie Griffin

LaGuardia Community College has launched a fundraising campaign with a $15 million goal to help pay for student grants and scholarships.

Oct. 18, 2021 By Michael Dorgan

A grocery store that will sell a range of conventional and organic foods is scheduled to open in a high-end apartment building in Long Island City early next year.