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Citizens Union Joins Watchdogs in Calling for FOIL/OML Reforms in Sunshine Week

February 23, 2023 - Eight government watchdogs sent a letter today urging Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Heastie to pass the same transparency bills for this year’s Sunshine Week, March 12-18.

Watchdogs Ask Governor Hochul to Require Yearly Updates of NYS Agency Transparency Plans

September 1, 2022 - Watchdog and civic technology groups asked Governor Hochul to issue an Executive Order mandating annual updates to the state agency transparency plans she first required in September 2021.

Spring for Reform 2021

Citizens Union’s Annual Spring for Reform event brings together (virtually or in person!) an exciting mix of young professionals, civic,…

Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union

October 4, 2019 - For the past 125 years, Citizens Union has sounded a clarion call for good government in New York, holding state and local officials accountable for their actions. But of late, we have also had to speak up for the first time in our history about events unfolding in Washington that are so troubling they compel people of conscience to call them out. Sadly, now is once again such a time.

Spending in the Shadows FY19 Executive Budget – Executive Summary

February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Executive Summary

Testimony to the City Council Committee on Technology in Government on Webcasting of Public Meetings and Hearings

Citizens Union of the City of New York Testimony to the Committee on Technology in Government of the New York…

Testimony to the City Council Technology in Government Committee on Compliance with Local Law 11

CITIZENS UNION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Technology in Government…

Progressive Groups, Government and Budget Watchdogs Call On Assembly Speaker Heastie to Allow Vote on Database of Deals and Comptroller’s Procurement Integrity Act

June 7, 2018 - Bills have already passed State Senate 62-0 and 60-2 Would increase transparency of state business subsidies and fairness of economic development contracts.

Watchdog Groups Applaud Senate for Passing Bills to Increase the Transparency and Accountability of State Economic Development Programs

May 9, 2018 - Good government and fiscal watchdog groups commend the Senate for passing a package of bills intended to improve the transparency and accountability of the state’s multitude of economic development programs.

Transparency Failure

City Clerk's office fails to create lobbying transparency database required by 2013 law. Clerk misses December 17, 2015, deadline by 1…

Watchdog Groups Urge Gov. Cuomo to Sign Two Bills Strengthening NY Freedom of Information Law

July 27, 2015 - We urge Governor Cuomo to sign two commonsense bills that strengthen the state’s Freedom of Information Law. The State Department of State’s Committee on Open Government recommended both bills.

Civic Groups React To Port Authority Agreement

June 18, 2015 - Substance represents an appealing and significant reform step.

Transparency Groups Praise Senate’s Passage of “Faster FOIL” Bill

June 15, 2015 - Urge Governor Cuomo to sign S.1531 (Ranzenhofer) & A. 114 (Buchwald)

Coalition of Groups Applaud NYC Board of Elections for New Level of Data Access

May 27, 2015 - Special Election Results Released Online in Machine-Readable Form for First Time.

Citizens Union, Reinvent Albany, New York Public Interest Research Group, Tri-State Transportation Campaign

December 27, 2014 - Statement regarding Gov. Cuomo’s veto of Port Authority reform.

NY and NJ Elected Officials and Advocates Hold Press Conference Encouraging Governors Cuomo and Christie to Sign Historic Port Authority Reform Bills

December 9, 2014 - State Assemblymembers Jim Brennan and Amy Paulin along with New Jersey State Senator Robert Gordon and New Jersey State Assemblymember Valerie Vainieri Huttle, joined fellow legislators and advocates today to urge Governors Cuomo and Christie to sign two bi-state reform bills aiming to overhaul the Port Authority.

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Citizens Union Joins Watchdogs in Calling for FOIL/OML Reforms in Sunshine Week

Watchdogs Ask Governor Hochul to Require Yearly Updates of NYS Agency Transparency Plans

Spring for Reform 2021

Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union

Spending in the Shadows FY19 Executive Budget – Executive Summary

Testimony to the City Council Committee on Technology in Government on Webcasting of Public Meetings and Hearings

Testimony to the City Council Technology in Government Committee on Compliance with Local Law 11

Progressive Groups, Government and Budget Watchdogs Call On Assembly Speaker Heastie to Allow Vote on Database of Deals and Comptroller’s Procurement Integrity Act

Watchdog Groups Applaud Senate for Passing Bills to Increase the Transparency and Accountability of State Economic Development Programs

Transparency Failure

Watchdog Groups Urge Gov. Cuomo to Sign Two Bills Strengthening NY Freedom of Information Law

Civic Groups React To Port Authority Agreement

Transparency Groups Praise Senate’s Passage of “Faster FOIL” Bill

Coalition of Groups Applaud NYC Board of Elections for New Level of Data Access

Citizens Union, Reinvent Albany, New York Public Interest Research Group, Tri-State Transportation Campaign

NY and NJ Elected Officials and Advocates Hold Press Conference Encouraging Governors Cuomo and Christie to Sign Historic Port Authority Reform Bills

Joint Statement on Passage of Port Authority Reform Bills

Citizens Union Hails Mayor De Blasio’s Signing Of Laws To Put Online Important City Government Information

NYS Legislature Passes Much Needed Port Authority Reform Legislation

Groups Urge Nys Senate To Pass Much Needed And Comprehensive Port Authority Reform Legislation

Groups Urge NYS Senate To Pass Much Needed And Comprehensive Port Authority Reform Legislation

Good Government Groups Webcast New York State Assembly Committee Meetings Using Smart Phones

Good Government Groups To Webcast New York State Assembly Committee Meetings Using Smart Phones

Citizens Union Hails Mayor Bloomberg’s Signing Of Law To Webcast City Agency Meetings

Citizens Union Applauds Passage Of City Council Legislation To Webcast City Agency Meetings