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October 22, 2026
Statement
For the Record: Reinvent Albany Urges Yes Vote on NYC Prop 3 – Faster Street Improvements

This morning, a major NYC news outlet mischaracterized Reinvent Albany’s position on New York City ballot question #3. Reinvent Albany urges a Yes on Prop 3. Here is our September 29, 2026 statement on the NYC ballot questions. Additionally, the NYC Campaign Finance Board summarizes Reinvent Albany’s position on #3 as “expressing overall support.” Reinvent […]

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October 22, 2026
Testimony
Reinvent Albany Urges NYS Committee on Open Government to Endorse Bills Improving FOIL, Already Supported by Legislators and Public

Testimony to the NYS Committee on Open Government **This meeting was postponed due to lack of quorum.** Good morning, members of the Committee on Open Government. My name is Alicia Abramson, and I am a Policy Analyst for Reinvent Albany. We advocate for a more transparent and accountable government in New York. Today, we provide […]

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October 21, 2026
Letter
Watchdogs to State’s Committee on Open Government: Endorse FOIL Bills Already Backed by Legislators and Public

October 20, 2026 NYS Committee on Open Government Re: Legislative Recommendations for the 2026 COOG Annual Report Dear Members and Staff of the Committee on Open Government, We write to provide legislative recommendations for the Committee on Open Government’s (COOG) 2026 annual report. We urge COOG to support the following bills strengthening New York’s Freedom […]

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October 20, 2026
Testimony
Testimony to NYC Council: Don’t Wreck Anti-Idling, Public Reporting Law

Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts Related to the Citizens Air Complaint Program   Good afternoon Chair Gennaro and members of the Council Committee on Environmental Protection and Waterfronts. My name is Alex Camarda, and I am a Senior Policy Advisor for Reinvent Albany. Reinvent Albany is a […]

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