Bill de Blasio Looks to Boost Voter Turnout in New York City
In an effort to substantially increase voter turnout and civic engagement in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out a comprehensive 10-point agenda that includes the city’s first-ever Chief Democracy Officer (CDO) and a half-million dollar investment to fight election hacking.
Cuomo pushes early voting
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has advocated for early voting in the past, but this is the first time he’s suggeesting spending state money for it. In an amendment to his proposed budget
Early Voting Plan Draws Mixed Reviews
New York is one of 13 states where there isn't early voting. With voter turnout low, Governor Cuomo wants to give more people the chance to get to the polls.
New York may make voting easier. Here's how
New York is hoping to join 37 other states that allow for early voting.
Cuomo proposes $7M for early voting; Twin Counties’ BOEs oppose it
Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed $7 million for counties statewide to keep at least one poll location open every day for 12 days leading to Election Day, an amount that may not be enough to cover local governments’ costs.
Opinion: Three Voting Reforms New York Must Pass This Year
New York’s voting laws are woefully outdated and lag behind much of the rest of our country. Too many New Yorkers experience unfair and unnecessary restrictions when they wish to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Cuomo adds $7M to NY budget proposal for early voting
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is putting his money where his mouth is by adding funding in his 2018-19 state budget proposal for the implementation of early voting in New York.
All 62 NY counties to offer early voting leading up to election
Governor Cuomo announced Monday a 30-day budget amendment will be advanced to fund voting reforms, including early voting across the state. This action provides $7 million in the FY 2019 budget for counties to offer early voting in the 12 days leading up to Election Day.
Cuomo announces new push for early voting
Early voting could be coming to New York State. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on February 12 that he is advancing legislation to allow for early voting in New York. In addition, the governor announced a 30-day budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019 budget...
Gov. Cuomo proposes early voting with NY covering costs
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is proposing to put state money behind the push to allow “early voting” in New York rather than have counties pick up the cost.