Common Cause/NY holds Vigil for Jan 6 Attacks
NEW YORK, NY (01/06/2022) (readMedia)– Join Common Cause/NY and dozens of advocacy groups tonight virtually at 6:30pm to remember the January 6th attack on our democracy and demand action to…
Common Cause/NY Responds to Gov Hochul’s State of the State
NEW YORK — Today, in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s State of the State, Susan Lerner, executive director of Common Cause/NY, issued the following statement: “During her short tenure, Governor…
Common Cause/NY: New Redistricting Leg is an Improvement, Not Gold Standard
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK — Earlier this week, the State Senate introduced new legislation that will address the redistricting process. In response, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY issued…
Group says state ‘can’t flip a switch to vote by mail’
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — In response to news that Governor Cuomo might issue an executive order mandating vote by mail in New York, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common…
Common Cause/NY applauds Gov. Cuomo for consolidating primary elections
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Today, Governor Cuomo announced he plans to consolidate the April 28th presidential primary with congressional and legislative primaries on June 23rd. In response, Susan Lerner,…
Voting rights groups to push lawmakers on upcoming voting options, primary consolidation
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — State Senator Alessandra Biaggi, New York State Board of Elections Co-Chair Douglas A. Kellner, Onondaga County Democractic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny, and Susan Lerner of…
Common Cause/NY Applauds SCOTUS decision on census
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Responding to breaking news that the Supreme Court has ruled unanimously against the Trump administration’s attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census,…
Common Cause celebrates New York having just one Primary Day
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Today is the only primary day for New York voters this year. Previously, there were two primary days, one for federal elections in June and…
Common Cause celebrates Legislative session
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Last week, the New York State Legislature ended the 2019 legislative session by passing a long-stalled Let NY Vote priority — change in the party…
TODAY: Democracy Ride Along with Common Cause/NY
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK, N.Y. — Today, Susan Lerner, Executive Director of Common Cause/NY will be traveling to poll sites throughout Brooklyn to monitor them for any general Election Day…