NY State budget is stalled, days before the deadline
Budget talks are stalled shortly before a self-imposed deadline of March 30 by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature. Meanwhile, groups left out of the deal expressed their dismay.
Letter: Allow in-person early voting in New York
New York State ranks a shameful 41st in the nation when it comes to voter turnout [“Crunch time for state budget,” Editorial, March 25]. Perhaps this is related to the fact that we are one of only 13 states without any form of early in-person voting.
Your Views: New York state needs early voting
Early voting is a common-sense measure that will bring hundreds of thousands of new voters into the process. While wealthy New Yorkers can write giant checks, the rest of us have only our votes.
Guest column: Bring early voting to New York state
Earlier this year the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Election Commissioners Association formally endorsed early voting in New York state.
Early voting legislation would benefit all citizens: Letter
Remember the cold days of November, the sleet/snow slicked roads of that dark 2017 election night? Driving to the polls was challenging for all and too risky for some.
New videos feature AG and everyday NY’ers calling for early voting
ith a final vote on New York’s 2019 budget expected by the end of this week, proponents of early voting are making a final push to ensure funding for the measure.
Progressive items drop out of budget negotiations
As state legislative leaders convene to finalize the budget, several progressive agenda items that Gov. Andrew Cuomo listed as priorities...
Voting reform can serve as a litmus test in state Senate District 37 race
The stakes are high in the April 24 special election for a state Senate vacancy in Westchester. The race has the potential to decide how the Senate will vote on badly needed...
MAILBAG: Get with the times, New York, embrace early voting
Earlier this year the Democratic Caucus of the New York State Election Commissioners Association formally endorsed early voting in New York state. The support for this voting reform was...
Editorial: A budget, not a rush job
THE ISSUE:
The governor and legislators hurry to get a budget done before a holiday weekend.