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LET NY VOTE COALITION WELCOMES 2026 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:40:32 -0400

The Let NY Vote Coalition is pleased to announce that three of its legislative priorities will be heard at the April 21st NYS Senate Elections Committee Meeting:

Common Cause NY urges confirmation of Nadia Shihata

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:02:00 -0400

Common Cause NY Executive Directopr Susan Lerner issued the following statement regarding the qualifications of Nadia Shihata to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Investigation (DOI) for the City of New York:

Candidates Who Want Public Financing Should Follow the Rules

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:41:44 -0400

Following the action of the Public Campaign Finance Board today denying public financing to 6 gubernatorial candidates, Common Cause NY issues the following statement:

Common Cause NY Statement in Response to 2026 State of the State

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:42:50 -0500

Common Cause New York Executive Director Susan Lerner released the following statement in response to today's State of the State Address by Governor Hochul:

New York City Council Speaker Candidate Roundtable, Nov. 18, 6-7 pm

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:08:01 -0500

On Tuesday, November 18, Common Cause NY and NYU Wagner will host a New York City Council Speaker Candidate Roundtable, providing an opportunity for the community to hear the speaker candidates share their vision, priorities and ideas for effectiv...

Common Cause New York's Positions on NYC Ballot Proposals for the 2025 General Election

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:58:37 -0400

Common Cause New York has been a government watchdog organization for over 50 years, advocating for government accountability in both the City and State. We urge voters to take the time to understand and educate themselves on the ballot proposal. ...

Cuomo Ad Violates Election Law

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:26:13 -0400

In response to the release of a political ad by the Andrew Cuomo campaign purportedly featuring "criminals for Zohran Mamdani" and depicting Mamdani unlocking a jail cell to release the criminals, Common Cause NY Executive Director released the f...

Attorney General James' Indictment "Warning Sign" of Trump's Revenge Against Critics

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 19:03:42 -0400

NEW YORK-New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday as President Trump continues to utilize the United States Justice Department to pursue charges against his political opponents.

New York City Says Hands Off!

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:16:25 -0400

Over 100 groups representing 100s of 1000s of New Yorkers announce effort to protect NYC, and stand in solidarity with cities being targeted by the Trump administration

Rushed New York City Council Rules Undermine Public Accountability

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:22:06 -0400

New York City, NY – Yesterday, Common Cause New York condemned the New York City Council for rushing to adopt new legislative rules without allowing the public sufficient time to review the changes.

New Congressional Action to Ban Gerrymandering, Mid-Decade Redistricting Popular with the People

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:27:13 -0400

New York City, NY – Common Cause New York is urging New York's congressional delegation and state officials to support the Redistricting Reform Act of 2025, new legislation that would ban gerrymandering nationally and prohibit mid-decade redistric...

Common Cause New York Calls on DEC to Release Public Comments Related to Controversial NESE Pipeline

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:27:24 -0400

On Monday, the Public Service Commission added the National Grid Gas Planning Forecast to its Thursday meeting agenda at the last-minute, paving the way for approval of the NESE pipeline. On Tuesday,, Senators Liz Krueger and Pete Harckham, along...

9-9. 8 am, The View from Inside: Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and its Impact on NYC Electios

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:07:08 -0400

On September 9, Common Cause/NY, NYU McSilver Institute, NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, Citizens Union and CUNY Graduate Center will host a panel discussion with NYC Comptroller and former Mayoral Candidates Brad Lander and Scott St...

Common Cause/NY on Trump's Attack on Mail-in-Voting

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:10:54 -0400

Yesterday, President Trump vowed to roll back mail-in voting. In response, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY issued the following statement:

Victory! Common Cause/NY Wins Appeal, Lawsuit Can Continue about Expressvote XL

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:44:26 -0400

Today, Common Cause/NY, The Black Institute and 5 individuals won a decision by the Third Appellate Division that their lawsuit against ExpressVote XL can continue. ExpressVote XL is a touch screen voting machine that allows voters to mark their b...

Good Government Groups Commend NYC Campaign Finance Board For Upholding High Standard For Matching Funds

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:35:13 -0400

Today, following the New York City Campaign Finance Board's (CFB) determination regarding disbursement of matching funds to the 2025 Mayoral campaign, Common Cause New York Executive Director Susan Lerner and Reinvent Albany Executive Director Joh...

Voters Love Ranked Choice Voting: 78% of Votes Ranked More than 1 Candidate in 2025 Mayoral Primary

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:05:21 -0400

Today, FairVote and Common Cause/NY released findings from the 2025 certified election results that show that voters across New York took advantage of ranked choice voting. In June, over 1 million New Yorkers ranked their choices for Mayor, City C...

ICYMI: Common Cause/NY Statement on Charter Revision Commission Decision Not To Advance Open Primaries

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:58:21 -0400

Yesterday, Charter Revision Commission Chair Richard Buery confirmed that the Commission would not advance a ballot question asking New York City voters if they support open primaries on this year's ballot. In response, Common Cause New York Execu...

Common Cause/NY Statement on Charter Revision Commission Decision Not To Advance Open Primaries

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:28:12 -0400

Today, Charter Revision Commission Chair Richard Buery confirmed that the Commission would not advance a ballot question asking New York City voters if they support open primaries on this year's ballot. In response, Common Cause New York Executive...

Common Cause/NY Statement on Albany Lawmakers' Ongoing Effort to Stop Outside Income Restrictions

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 12:23:16 -0400

Today, in response to reporting that Albany lawmakers are continuing to fight legislation that would restrict outside income they can earn, Common Cause New York Executive Director Susan Lerner issued the following statement:

Common Cause/NY Applauds Campaign Finance Board For Continuing to Reject Matching Funds for Mayor Adams

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:07:39 -0400

Yesterday, the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) again rejected public matching funds to Eric Adams' 2025 Mayoral Campaign, citing his continued refusal to share relevant information about his federal corruption case with the Board. In re...

Rank the Vote NYC Testifies To Charter Review Commission on Open Primary Ballot Proposal

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:44:50 -0400

Yesterday, Rank the Vote NYC Lead Organizer Nia Alvarez-Mapp testified before the New York City Charter Review Commission on a potential ballot initiative that would ask voters to consider "opening up" New York City's primary elections. The hearin...

7 Key Voting Reforms Empowered 1M+ New Yorkers in 2025 Primary Elections

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:15:59 -0400

Over one million New Yorkers cast their ballots in this year's primary elections, taking advantage of recent election reforms that the Let NY Vote coalition and Common Cause New York fought hard to pass into law - and which gave voters more say in...

Exit poll: 96% of NYC voters say ranked choice voting is simple, 76% want to keep or expand it

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:15:55 -0400

A new exit poll from SurveyUSA finds that New York City voters say ranked choice voting is simple, like it, and understand it. New York City used RCV for the third time in its June primaries.

Voting Experts To Hold Press Briefing on New Ranked Choice Voting Exit Poll

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:27:16 -0400

TODAY, Common Cause/NY Executive Director Susan Lerner, Rank the Vote NYC Board Member Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, and FairVote Director of Research and Policy Deb Otis will hold a press briefing on new exit polling on this year's ranked choice voting...