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June 8, 2026
FeaturedFact Sheet
Key Sources for Amtrak’s “New York Penn Station Transformation Project”

Updated June 26, 2026 Reinvent Albany is closely tracking developments regarding Amtrak’s proposed “New York Penn Transformation” project. To aid advocates, stakeholders, and journalists who are monitoring and assessing the project, we have compiled a list of resources in four categories, including: Project Timeline According to Amtrak’s website for the project, the project timeline is […]

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July 10, 2026
Letter
Watchdogs Ask Charter Commission to Give DOI, COIB Independent Budgeting

July 9, 2026 VIA EMAIL Members Commission on Government Efficiency Re: Strengthening Oversight Agencies like DOI and COIB Boosts Fair, Effective Government and Increases Bang for Taxpayer Buck  Dear Members of the Commission on Government Efficiency, We write to strongly urge the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) to include in its final report and ballot […]

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July 7, 2026
Testimony
With More Pay Comes More Accountability for NYC Government Officials

Testimony to the New York City Council  Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation Re: With More Pay Comes More Accountability for NYC Government Officials   Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony on Intro 2196. My name is Rachael Fauss, and I am a Senior Policy Advisor for Reinvent Albany. Reinvent Albany […]

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July 1, 2026
Press Release
Reinvent Albany Publishes FOILed NY Senate Confirmation Votes

Why Doesn’t the NY Senate Put its Confirmation Votes Online Like California, NYC, and Other Legislatures?

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