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2022 Digital New York Summit
Technology and Information Toolkit for NY's Government City & State's 2022 Digital New York will convene New York's technology and information leaders from government and industry for a day-long, dynamic program of candid discussion and thought-provoking presentations on the innovative ideas being used to make the everyday life of all New Yorker's more livable, safer and convenient. We are monitoring the current COVID numbers, and will keep everyone updated if we move this event to virtual.
NY's Path to Ranked Choice Voting: Staten Island Forum
REGISTER HERE CONTACT EVENT ORGANIZER ADD TO CALENDAR SHARE: Event Description The virtual forum is part of a five-part series bringing together policymakers, leaders from government, advocacy professionals, academia, media, technology and more. New York voters will see a big change in the next election cycle with the implementation of ranked-choice voting. Our diverse panel will discuss the major issues on ranked choice voting and its effect on Staten Island.
State Campaign Finance Commission is About to Get to Work; Here’s How It Can Help Albany Clean Up Its Act
(photo: governor's office) Over the next few months, New York State is poised to overhaul its campaign finance laws in ways that will help reduce corruption and pay-to-play and give more of a voice to the average person. The potential for this major reform hinges on the actions of the Public Financing and Elections Commission. It is no exaggeration to say that the commission can achieve historic change when it issues binding recommendations on December 1.
Vote Yes Three Times to Improve New York City Democracy
(photo: Mayor's Office) A political awakening is sweeping New York City. Voter turnout during the last election spiked nearly 300 percent. More New Yorkers are speaking out and looking to engage in the civic life and democracy of their city.
Sunlight for Subsidies
Gov. Cuomo in Buffalo (photo via The Governor's Office) New York State and local governments spend over $8 billion annually in taxpayer money, giving subsidies to businesses through tax abatements and credits, low or no interest loans, grants, and capital investments like building factories. Eight billion dollars could otherwise pay for the MTA Subway Action Plan in addition to the entire 5-year capital plan for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
Sunlight for Subsidies
Gov. Cuomo in Buffalo (photo via The Governor's Office) New York State and local governments spend over $8 billion annually in taxpayer money, giving subsidies to businesses through tax abatements and credits, low or no interest loans, grants, and capital investments like building factories. Eight billion dollars could otherwise pay for the MTA Subway Action Plan in addition to the entire 5-year capital plan for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
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