The Reformer

October 2022 - It was wonderful to see so many of you earlier this month at our Gotham Greats Celebration. It was a great evening, and I want to thank everyone who came, including our surprise guest – Mayor Eric Adams!

September 2023 - Labor Day has come and gone, bringing to a close an uncharacteristically busy summer in New York politics. We’ve got a lot planned for the fall as we continue to monitor NYC’s redistricting process and advocate for ethics reform in Albany. We are also looking forward to some exciting events.

July 2022 - I hope you are enjoying your summer. Like many of you, I paid close attention to June’s primary election –the first of two primaries we’ll vote in this summer. While I was pleased to see Citizens Union-preferred candidates – including Governor Kathy Hochul – win their primaries, I was disappointed by the low voter turnout numbers.

June 2022 Reformer

Dear Friends, I hope you had a happy, healthy and peaceful New Year. The New Year rang in a new…

    SEPTEMBER 2021   Dear Friend, As the dust settles after former Governor Cuomo’s resignation and we look to turn…

August 25, 2021 - This has been a very sad month for good government in New York State. The independent investigation into now former Governor Cuomo’s conduct found that he sexually harassed current and former state employees in violation of both federal and state laws, and that he even retaliated against one of his accusers.

April 28, 2021 - The Reformer

February 2021 - February saw history made in New York City, as we had our first two elections using Ranked Choice Voting.

January 29, 2021- This month, we saw the best and worst of our democracy. On January 6th, insurrectionists, encouraged by our former President, stormed the Capitol building in an effort to reverse the results of the Presidential election.

December 29 - This has been a trying year for so many of us, but as we turn the page on 2020 I’d like to reflect on a few of Citizens Union’s accomplishments amidst these difficult circumstances.

  NOVEMBER 2020   Despite the numerous challenges besieging voters this year—due to the pandemic and systemic voter suppression—this fall’s…

October 2020 - We are now one month away from Election Day. This election season has been unlike anything I’ve experienced in my career working in government. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to everyone who has worked so hard under difficult circumstances to ensure that amid an unprecedented global pandemic, every New Yorker has the opportunity to safely cast a ballot.

August/July, 2020 - We’ve also been in touch with the Board of Elections to ensure they are able to properly administer this fall’s elections and will be assisting them in the recruitment of poll workers from local colleges and universities. We’ll also be encouraging voters to request their absentee ballot as early as possible at nycabsentee.com, and take advantage of early voting when poll sites are less busy. 

  Dear Friend, These last months, and specifically the past three weeks, are among the most challenging times that I…

Dear Friend, The last few weeks have been incredibly difficult for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has already claimed the lives…

      Dear Friend, We all know that 2020 is a big election year, with New Yorkers heading to…

  Dear Friend, 2019 - what a year! From our many long-fought victories for reform, to our record-setting Gotham Greats…

Dear Friend 2019 has been a historic year for Citizens Union and none of it would be possible without you…

  Dear Friend, Tomorrow may be Election Day, but tens of thousands of New Yorkers have already cast their ballots…

Dear Friend, Free speech is the cornerstone of democracy, and its protection has long been at the forefront of Citizens…

  Dear Friend, With Labor Day in the rear view mirror, it's time to focus on the important work ahead…

Dog days of summer?  Not here!  We’re busy launching our newest initiative, the Civic Education and Engagement Project, which will identify…

Welcome to the July 2019 issue of The Reformer and from all of us at Citizens Union, happy (early) Fourth…

  CU Supports Call for a Constitutional Convention Message from Dick Dadey, Executive Director Citizens Union is pushing hard for…