‘It’s the Charter, Stupid!’ is your guide to the little-known but powerful document that rules most facets of daily life in the five boroughs—the New York City Charter.
The document, which was drafted in 1898, controls everything from local zoning rules to voting procedures.
But now, the charter is going through a MAJOR rewrite that stands to impact various aspects of New Yorkers’ daily lives, including the future of affordable housing and representation in local government.
In this first episode of our new audio series, we explain what the charter is and why it matters. In future episodes, we will delve into HOW the charter can, and probably will, reshape New York City. Take a listen!
Interested in getting more involved in New York's local politics? Check out our 2025 Democratic Primary mayoral guide linked here.
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