Author Archives: dustinczarny

Zoom with Czarny: Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole

This week I sit down with Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole. In our annual chat we talk about the state of Onondaga County. As the top elected Democrat we talk about his goals for his second term. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

Commissioner in a Car: What’s in the NY Budget for elections?

In this week’s edition I talk about the Poll Book Replacement Grant ($14.7m), Postage Grant ($7.7m) and Aid to Localities ($5m). for local county boards and funding for the Public Campaign Finance System and NY Voting database in the 24-25 NY budget. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

The Weekly Wonk: Election Day and Overall Turnout 2024 Presidential Primary

Welcome back to the #weeklywonk. Each week I investigate a political subdivision or election result here in Onondaga County and sometimes beyond. I analyze electoral and registration data to illuminate how voters are behaving and interacting with our Democracy. This week I finish my two parts looking back at the April 2nd Presidential Primary. TodayContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Election Day and Overall Turnout 2024 Presidential Primary”

Zoom With Czarny: Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion

This week’s Zoom with Czarny I interview Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion about his first 100 days in office. We talk about his vision to use his position to better the City of Syracuse and change how people think of the City Auditor. It is a day late so we could get some NYS budgetContinue reading “Zoom With Czarny: Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion”

Commissioner in a Car: Petition and Budget updates.

This week I do updates on petition challenges that might effect the 2024 June primary for SD 50 and CD 22. I also talk about rumors of what is in the NYS budget for elections. As always go to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and electionContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Petition and Budget updates.”

How will changes in state voting laws and procedures affect 2024 constituency? – Oswego Now

“A lot of Republican-led states use that rhetoric to go out and try to get people to change their voting laws to actually impact student communities, urban communities, and people who want to vote in alternative methods.”  While many states are making it more difficult to vote, there are also many laws that limit voterContinue reading “How will changes in state voting laws and procedures affect 2024 constituency? – Oswego Now”

The Weekly Wonk: Alternative Voting in the April 2nd Presidential Primary

Welcome back to the #weeklywonk.  Each week I investigate a political subdivision or election result here in Onondaag County and sometimes beyond.  I analyze electoral and registration data to illuminate how voters are behaving and interacting with our Democracy.  This week I start my two parts look back at the April 2nd Presidential Primary.  IContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: Alternative Voting in the April 2nd Presidential Primary”

Commissioner in a Car: Designating petitions are in, here is what we know.

This week I talk about the end of the designating petition filing window. We know we have Democratic primaries in NY 22 and SSD 50 and GOP primaries in SD 48. I also go into what are the competitive races for this fall’s elections as well. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and electionContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Designating petitions are in, here is what we know.”

The Weekly Wonk: 2024 March Village Wrap Up

Welcome back to the #weeklywonk. The first few months of the year I have had some tough times getting back into my content schedule. However, as April dawns I am rededicating myself to my content, including this weekly write-up on electoral and registration data in Onondaga County and New York. Each week I will examineContinue reading “The Weekly Wonk: 2024 March Village Wrap Up”