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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 14, 2026
Memo of Support
Support for Bill Clarifying When Nonprofits Are Linked to Government and Follow Its Requirements

MEMO OF SUPPORT   S6165-A (Skoufis) / A173-A (Paulin) Applies open meetings and freedom of information requirements to municipal-affiliated nonprofit organizations   TITLE OF BILLRelates to the applicability of open meetings and freedom of information laws to certain not-for-profit corporations STATEMENT OF SUPPORTReinvent Albany supports this legislation because it will clarify when private nonprofit organizations […]

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July 14, 2026
Memo of Support
Support for State Bill Giving NYC DOI Full Ability to Monitor NYC Child Services

MEMO OF SUPPORT S8205-A (Brisport) / A8248-A (Hevesi) Allows the NYC Department of Investigations to access records from the Administration for Children’s Services without prior state approval TITLE OF BILLAn act to amend the social services law, in relation to the access of certain information by the New York city department of investigation. STATEMENT OF […]

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July 13, 2026
Testimony
Reinvent Albany to Charter Commission: Streamline Eliminating Government Mandated Reports

Testimony to NYC Charter Revision Commission on Government EfficiencyAn Easier Way for Agencies to Eliminate Outdated Reports July 13, 2026   Good evening, members and staff of the Charter Commission. My name is Alex Camarda, Senior Policy Advisor for Reinvent Albany. We advocate for transparent and accountable government across New York. First, and for the […]

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July 13, 2026
Memo of Support
Support for Lobbying and Ethics Bills Heading to Gov. Hochul

Bills would require electronic lobby filings and publish candidates’ disclosure statements online

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