Statement from Citizens Union on Dismissal of Commissioner Mark Peters
November 20, 2018 Citizens Union, a leading good government group committed to reforming New York City and State government to…
Appoint the Next Attorney General Outside of the Political Clubhouse
May 8, 2018 - As New York now once again faces a vacancy in the office of a top statewide elected official, Citizens Union urges the New York State Legislature to appoint an independent, professional and respected lawyer to become New York's Attorney General, with the law enforcement, government regulatory and litigation experience required to do the job. Whoever is appointed should come from the top ranks of the legal community, not the political clubhouse.
Civic Groups React To Port Authority Agreement
June 18, 2015 - Substance represents an appealing and significant reform step.
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.
Joint Statement on Passage of Port Authority Reform Bills
November 14, 2014 - The Port Authority owns and manages some of the most significant infrastructure assets in our region—bridges, bus facilities, tunnels, the PATH, ports, airports, and the World Trade Center site.
NYS Legislature Passes Much Needed Port Authority Reform Legislation
June 18, 2014 - CU urges Governor Cuomo to sign two reform bills, putting pressure on NJ to act.
Groups Urge Nys Senate To Pass Much Needed And Comprehensive Port Authority Reform Legislation
June 17, 2014 - Reform Bill has Already Passed the NYS Assembly, and Has Identical Legislation in NJ.
Groups Urge NYS Senate To Pass Much Needed And Comprehensive Port Authority Reform Legislation
Recent scandals at Port Authority compel need for legislative action. Reform bill has already passed the NYS assembly, and has identical legislation in NJ.
Citizens Union Disappointed By Mta Board Vote To Increase Fares And Cut Service
March 25, 2009 - Calls for long overdue state action to prevent their implementation.
Citizens Union Supports New Revenue And Tolling Proposals To Fund The MTA
February 18, 2009 - Historic Good Government Group urges adoption of balanced package in whole because it shares the burden. Opposes Envisioned New Role for MTA Chair and Advocates Additional Measures on Public Reporting and Accountability.
Testimony to the Senate Transportation and Corporations Committees on MTA Funding
TESTIMONY OF CITIZENS UNION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Financing Commission’s Recommendations Before the New…
Testimony on the Public Authorities II Accountability Act’s Impact on Local Public Authorities
December 11, 2008 - Testimony to the Assembly Standing Committees on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Cities On Application of the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 to local authorities
Testimony on the Public Authorities Accountability Act’s Impact on Local Public Authorities
December 11, 2008 - Testimony to the Assembly Standing Committees on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions and Cities On Application of the Public Authorities Accountability Act of 2005 to local authorities