New York Implements Early Voting, Long Championed By Citizens Union
October 22, 2019 - Thanks to the advocacy of Citizens Union, this fall New York becomes the 38th state to implement early voting.
Citizens Union Endorses Jumaane Williams for Public Advocate; Melinda Katz for Queens District Attorney
October 22, 2019 - Citizens Union announced its endorsements of Jumaane Williams and Melinda Katz.
Citizens Union Announces Positions On Ballot Proposals For 2019 General Election
October 7, 2019 - Good Government Group Supports Ranked Choice Voting, Increasing Oversight of NYPD, Modifications to the City Budget, and Changes to Land Use Review; Opposes Proposed Changes to Ethics Rule.
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.
Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2019 Contact: Jake Oliver, jake@anatgerstein.com, (347) 361-9983 Statement from Randy Mastro, Chair of Citizens Union…
Citizens Union Applauds Charter Revision Commission for Putting Ranked Choice Voting, CCRB Reforms on November Ballot
July 25, 2019 — Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to fostering accountability, accessibility, and transparency in our government issues the following statement from Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum on the proposals put on the ballot by the Charter Revision Commission.
Statement from Citizens Union Executive Director Betsy Gotbaum on the Passing of Former Manhattan District Attorney Robert Morgenthau
July 23, 2019 - Last night, New York lost a brilliant public servant and legal mind. For over four decades, first as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and then as Manhattan's long-serving District Attorney, Bob worked tirelessly to make New York a safer and fairer place for all. He was relentless and fearless, taking on corporate greed, organized crime and crooked politicians in the pursuit of justice.
Statement from Citizens Union on Supreme Court Decision on Citizenship Question
June 27, 2019 - Today's Supreme Court decision, denying the Commerce Department's request to include a "citizenship question" on the 2020 census is a victory for democracy.
Citizens Union Issues Preference for Gregory Lasak in Democratic Primary for Queens District Attorney
June 17, 2019 - After undertaking a rigorous evaluation of candidates running in the upcoming Democratic Primary for Queens District Attorney Citizens Union, New York’s preeminent nonpartisan good government groups today announced its preference of Gregory Lasak.
Citizens Union Applauds Mayor, City Council, for Funding Census Outreach
June 14, 2019 - Citizens Union applauds the Mayor and the City Council on funding the 2020 census.
Citizens Union Applauds Mayor de Blasio for including funding for early voting in city budget
April 29, 2019 - The recently passed reforms, including early voting, are an important first step. But reforms without the funds to properly implement them are not enough.
Citizens Union Calls for Oversight of Board of Elections
April 23, 2019 - Reforms recently passed in Albany are an important first step to protecting and expanding New Yorkers’ right to vote, but they must be implemented carefully and in good faith.
Citizens Union Applauds Legislature for Funding Census Outreach
March 29, 2019 - Given whats at stake, $40 million for community based outreach represents an incredibly wise investment.
Citizens Union Reacts to the Conviction of Former Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano
March 12, 2019 - Ed Mangano betrayed voters by using the office of the County Executive for personal financial gain.
Citizens Union Endorses Michael Blake for Public Advocate
February 22, 2019 - After undertaking a rigorous evaluation of 11 candidates running in the upcoming special election for Public Advocate, Citizens Union, one of New York State’s preeminent nonpartisan good government groups today announced its endorsement of Michael Blake.
Citizens Union Releases Report Outlining the Cost of Early Voting
February 7, 2019 Contact: Jake Oliver, jake@anatgerstein.com, (347) 361-9983 Report finds that implementing early voting, electronic pollbooks and a combined primary…
Spending in the Shadows FY19 Executive Budget – Executive Summary
February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Executive Summary
Spending in the Shadows – Nonspecific Funding in the FY 19 NYS Executive Budget
February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Executive Budget
Spending in the Shadows 2019 Enacted Addendum
February 7, 2019 - Spending in the Shadows Enacted Addendum
Albany Passes Hsitoric Pro-Democracy Reforms, Long Championed by Citizens Union
January 14, 2019 - Today, the Senate and Assembly kept their promise to New Yorkers and passed historic reforms that will protect and expand voting rights in New York State. For too long, New York has had regressive voting laws that depress voter participation.
Citizens Union Applaud’s Governor Cuomo’s Pro-Democracy Agenda
December 17, 2018 - Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to foster accountability, accessibility, and transparency, issues the following statement on Governor Cuomo's 2019 agenda.
Citizens Union of the City of New York Announces Candidate Preferences for New York City Offices in September 2017 Primary Elections
August 26, 2017 14 City Council Candidates and Current Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez Preferred Historic Civic Group Declines to…
Citizens Union Comments on NYS Compensation Committee Recommendations
December 11, 2018 - In order to attract the best, brightest, and most independent to public service, elected officials need to be compensated fairly for the work they do.
Citizens Union Statement on Sentencing of Syracuse Developer in Buffalo Billions Scandal
December 7, 2018 - "The charges brought against Joseph Gerardi speak to a culture of corruption in Albany and the need for a serious assessment of New York State’s ethics laws. Mr. Gerardi's conviction and sentencing, and that of top state officials in recent years, should serve as a reminder to lawmakers that it is time for Albany to be serious about ethics reform.
Citizens Union Reacts to Historic Senate Leadership Election
November 26, 2018 Betsy Gotbaum, Executive Director of Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York…