Voter security is a top-priority in Onondaga County – CNYCentral.com

“Anytime you have a nation-state acting you know, against the electoral process of the United States, that is something that you know, everybody here at the board of elections and at the New York State Board of Elections is worried about,” said Democratic Commissioner Dustin Czarny. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/voter-security-is-a-top-priority-in-onondaga-county

CNY Uber driver recognized for helping woman from domestic violence – WSYR9

NewsChannel 9’s Julia LeBlanc first shared Dustin Czarny’s story last month when he picked up a woman — along with her two children, and boxes — as she was leaving an abusive relationship and turning to the Vera House for help. Czarny says the company thanked him for going above and beyond by donating $500Continue reading “CNY Uber driver recognized for helping woman from domestic violence – WSYR9”

How the state budget will affect elections: paid time off to vote, electronic poll books – WSYR9

“Anytime you have some sort of technological upgrade, there is always an adjustment period,” said Onondaga County Democratic Elections Commissioner Dustin Czarny, “but I expect this one will be for the better.” https://www.localsyr.com/news/local-news/how-the-state-budget-will-affect-elections-paid-time-off-to-vote-electronic-poll-books/

Neighbors react to having paid time off to vote – CNYCentral.com

Democratic election commission Dustin Czarny said advance notice will be required. “You put in a request to your employer at least 10 days before and no later than 2 days before the election you need to ask time off from your employer to be able to for the purpose of voting,” Czarny said. https://cnycentral.com/news/local/neighbors-react-to-having-paid-time-off-to-vote

Syracuse part-time Uber driver brings domestic violence victim to safety – WSYR9

“If you need help, get help, and get yourself out of the situation that woman was incredibly brave to get out of the situation that she was getting out of, and taking care of her children and thats something that stuck with me,” Czarny said. Czarny did end up refunding the woman for her rideContinue reading “Syracuse part-time Uber driver brings domestic violence victim to safety – WSYR9”

Electoral Reform presentation at Thursday Morning Roundtable

Thank you Thursday Morning Roundtable for inviting me to speak about the new Election Law changes in New York as well as the things yet to come. Early Voting, Universal Transfers, Unified Primary, and Preregistering minors are going to be implemented this year or next! Same Day Registration, No Fault Absentees, Electronic Pollbooks, Ballots onContinue reading “Electoral Reform presentation at Thursday Morning Roundtable”

Political petitioning starts today: Here’s what it means and why it matters – Syracuse.com

“Czarny said he doesn’t think weather will be a big issue. After all, this is Central New York. People are used to it.” https://www.syracuse.com/politics/cny/2019/02/political-petitioning-starts-today-heres-what-it-means-and-why-it-matters.html