Updated June 8, 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 […]

Testimony to NYC Charter Commission on Government Efficiency Re: Strengthening Oversight Agencies like DOI and COIB Boosts Fair, Effective Government and Increases Bang for Taxpayer Buck  $1 spent on DOI saves NYC at least $18 in tax dollars    Good evening, members and staff of the Charter Commission. My name is Rachael Fauss, Senior Policy […]

Dismal NY Legislative Session Caps Season of Stagnation for Democracy, Transparency, Accountability, Subsidy Reforms Healthy democracies hold public hearings on bills and do not propose extreme gerrymandering of state Senate and Assembly districts   New York’s democracy is stagnating under the weight of big dog special interests maximizing their gains and crushing attempts to make […]

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