Releases and Blog

Gas Ban in NYS budget, Not Reform

As is so often the case, the New York State budget that was just passed contained agreements on a number of non-budget issues, like banning gas stoves, but did not contain one single democracy reform initiative New Yorkers desperately need and strongly support. The budget was passed more than a month late, holding hostage state […]

Guest Post: Monroe County’s Redistricting Mess

This blog is a guest post from Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart I am a Monroe County Legislator, a Democrat and a longtime activist for good government. Like many of you, I hate gerrymandering, the manipulation of voting district lines to help parties and candidates. That’s why I’m supporting an ongoing lawsuit against the recently-enacted […]

Release: Unite NY Launches 2.0 Version of Voter Empowerment Index – Shows Overwhelming Support for Reform

Half of New Yorkers Considering Leaving – Cite a Broken Political System, and Crime as Top Issues; Support for Structural Reforms Including Term Limits is Sky High Albany, NY (April 18, 2023) – Half of New York State voters believe the state’s political environment is on the wrong track and 51% are considering leaving the […]

In The News

UNY in the News: OpEd in Queens

Unite NY was recently given an opportunity to share our vision in the Queens Daily Eagle. Check it out here!

UNY in the News: VEI update on Dave Allen Radio!

Did you catch our Executive Director Tim Dunn on Syracuse Morning News with Dave Allen this morning? Listen here! (third item)

UNY in the News: Unite NY on Cut to the Chase with Laura Curran!

Recently, our Executive Director Tim Dunn caught up with the incredible Laura Curran on her podcast, Cut to the Chase. The former County Executive, Journalist, and Advocate had some great questions and it led to a really engaging discussion. Take a listen here!