Commissioner in a Car: The state of Redistricting in NY and what Board of Elections have to do now.

In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I take on what Boards of Elections have to do over the next two weeks to get ready for redistricting. I also talk about the state of New York redistricting and what lawsuits are out there, and which ones are not and what it means for the MarchContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: The state of Redistricting in NY and what Board of Elections have to do now.”

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Zoom with Czarny: Tom Keck of CNY Solidarity

In this week’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with CNY Solidarity Coalition’s Tom Keck. Professor Keck and I discuss the twists and turns of the SCOTUS vacancy created by Justice Stephen Breyer and any hopes for SCOTUS reforms. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election news updates

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Commissioner in a Car: NYS Redistricting: Congressional Maps drop.

Today I talk about the congressional maps that just dropped in New York State. I talk about the new district that I am nicknaming the Center City district encompassing all of Onondaga County and portions of Schuyler, Ontario, Cayuga, Madison, Tompkins, and Cortland County. This unites the cities of Syracuse, Oneida, Auburn, Geneva, Ithaca, andContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: NYS Redistricting: Congressional Maps drop.”

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Zoom with Czarny: David Driesen SU College of Law

This week’s Zoom with Czarny I speak with David Driesen of Syracuse University College of Law. We talk about the SCOTUS vacancy, the state of American Democracy, and redistricting here locally and statewide. I hope you enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all content and election updates

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Commissioner in a Car: Absentee pandemic excuse good for 2022.

In this week’s Commissioner in a Car I talk about Governor Hochul signing legislation to extend pandemic excuse absentee balloting. I also talk about her executive budget and what it means for elections. Finally I remark on the news today that the NYS Redistricting Commission cant come to a consensus and thus the NYS legislatureContinue reading “Commissioner in a Car: Absentee pandemic excuse good for 2022.”

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Zoom with Czarny: Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole

Today I speak with Marty Masterpole Onondaga County Comptroller. We check in on year 2 of being the highest elected Democrat in County Government. We get his perspective on the aquarium, the county workforce, redistricting, and the shakeup for leader of the County Legislature. I hope you enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all my contentContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Onondaga County Comptroller Martin Masterpole”

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Commission in a Car: John Katko is out, Remembering MLK Jr.

Today I speak about John Katko’s somewhat surprising announcement last week he would not seek re-election. I also reflect on Martin Luther King Jr, his legacy, and why the Senate should honor him by passing voting rights tomorrow. Enjoy. Subscribe to get all updates on election news and content on dustinczarny.com

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Zoom with Czarny: Kate Doran of League of Women Voters.

Today I speak with Kate Doran of the League Of Women Voters of NYS. We talk about the organizations history and hopes for the legislative session this year. We also discuss BOE reform and election litigation passed by the Senate on the first day. Enjoy. Don’t miss another update, subscribe to dustinczarny.com today.

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Zoom with Czarny: Perry Grossman of NYCLU

In today’s Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Perry Grossman of NYCLU. We talk NY Voting Rights Act and how it might change our electoral landscape. We also chat about the first day bills passed by NY Senate yesterday, Finally we touch on the Onondaga County redistricting process. Enjoy. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for allContinue reading “Zoom with Czarny: Perry Grossman of NYCLU”

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Commissioner in a car: Dave Harding mobile custodian and Friend of the pod.

Today I talk to Dave Harding one of my part time mobile custodians at the Onondaga County Board of Elections. We talk abotu his job and what it entails as well as some of the challenges he has faced over the last few years. Check it out. Subscribe to dustinczarny.com for all updates

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