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Czarny said it was a “mutual” decision by Younis to withdraw from the race, because she was facing steep bills for the legal challenge to be eligible for the part-time position. “There was a lot of tension regarding this candidacy for a part-time-town office,” Czarny said. “She decided it was best not to run.” ManliusContinue reading “Manlius Town Court candidate no longer on ballot – Syracuse.com”

Dustin Czarny, the Democratic elections commissioner in Onondaga County, said Wednesday that he wants to add two more early voting polling locations. “I believe we need more because of our large geographic situation,” he said. “We’re going to see what they think. But we have six, so I’m happy with that.” https://auburnpub.com/blogs/eye_on_ny/onondaga-county-will-have-at-least-six-early-voting-sites-for-2019-election/article_6d361af0-b4a7-5e5e-9146-99eaea49c127.html

“They can go right to our website, ongov.net/elections, they can look at their registration, see what party their registered in, and call us at 315-435-VOTE and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions. If you do that before you go to the polls, you’ll be better off,” said Czarny. https://www.wrvo.org/elections/2016-04-19/desire-to-vote-in-todays-primary-causing-confusion

“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

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”

“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/

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

“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”

“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

Despite roughly 10,000 refugees in Syracuse, not one has ever been elected to local office. Dustin Czarny, a Democratic election commissioner, said, to his knowledge, no refugee has ever even received a major party nomination for a seat in local government. “I can’t think of any New American who’s ever been a serious candidate forContinue reading “Record number of refugees seek elected office in Syracuse this year – Syracuse.com”