This week's Zoom with Czarny I speak with David Driesen of Syracuse University College of Law.  We talk about the SCOTUS vacancy, the state of American Democracy, and redistricting here locally and statewide.  I hope you enjoy.

In this week's Commissioner in a Car I talk about Governor Hochul signing legislation to extend pandemic excuse absentee balloting.  I also talk about her executive budget and what it means for elections.  Finally I remark on the news today that the NYS Redistricting Commission cant come to a consensus and thus the NYS legislature will draw the lines .  Enjoy.

Today I speak with Marty Masterpole Onondaga County Comptroller.  We check in on year 2 of being the highest elected Democrat in County Government.  We get his perspective on the aquarium, the county workforce, redistricting, and the shakeup for leader of the County Legislature.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I speak about John Katkos somewhat surprising announcement last week he would not seek re-election.  I also reflect on Martin Luther King Jr, his legacy, and why the Senate should honor him by passing voting rights tomorrow.  Enjoy.

Today I speak with Kate Doran of the League Of Women Voters of NYS.  We talk about the organizations history and hopes for the legislative session this year.  We also discuss BOE reform and election litigation passed by the Senate on the first day.  Enjoy.

In today's Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Perry Grossman of NYCLU.  We talk NY Voting Rights Act and how it might change our electoral landscape.  We also chat about the first day bills passed by NY Senate yesterday,  Finally we touch on the Onondaga County redistricting process.  Enjoy.

Today I talk to Dave Harding one of my part time mobile custodians at the Onondaga County Board of Elections.  We talk abotu his job and what it entails as well as some of the challenges he has faced over the last few years.  Check it out.

Veterans Organize CNY invited me to make some remarks on the one year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection at the capitol.  I talked not just about that day but how election misinformation for 20 years led to that day and how it is ongoing since.    Please see the entire testimony and event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_miFT571B6k

Today I talk about the offices up in 2022 in the Governor/Federal election.  I also talk about the state redistricting process now that they have failed come to come up with consensus districts.  Finally I comment on the surprising change in chairmanship of the County Legislature.

Today I sit down with the City Of Syracuse Redistricting commissions John Hamblin and Molly Lizzio.  We discuss their placement on the commission and the upcoming process for 2022.  There will be plenty of opportunities for the public to be involved until the maps are in place in 2023.