Thanks to the state Freedom of Information Law, we at Reinvent Albany got a copy of the Penn Station “collaboration agreement” Amtrak has been pushing the MTA to sign. As lifelong NYC transit advocate...

The deal really was as bad as Janno Lieber said it was.

Thanks to the state Freedom of Information Law, we at Reinvent Albany got a copy of the Penn Station “collaboration agreement” Amtrak has been pushing the MTA to sign. As lifelong NYC transit advocate...

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

July 9, 2026 VIA EMAIL Members Commission on Government Efficiency Re: Strengthening Oversight Agencies like DOI and COIB Boosts Fair, Effective Government and Increases Bang for Taxpayer Buck  Dear M...

The Forever Budget Disempowers New Yorkers and their Representatives  In healthy democracies, the details of important legislation are known before they are voted on, and public hearings are held so…

Vigorous Council Vetting & Desire for Independent DOI Welcome; Mayor’s Nominee Appears Well-Qualified   Nominee’s Pledge Not to Discuss Investigations with City Hall is Crucial   Because of interest…

See our groups’ letter below opposing the renewed legislative push on subway staffing, as covered today by Evan Simko-Bednarski in the NY Daily News. April 1, 2026 VIA EMAIL Majority Leader Andrea…

The idea’s been floated for years — move Madison Square Garden so it’s no longer on top of Penn Station.

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Big Picture  New York State continues to reel from large reductions in federal aid, including to New York’s Medicaid Essential Plan that could leave close to 400,000 New Yorkers without health care,…

Updated February 23, 2026 Reinvent Albany is closely tracking developments regarding Amtrak’s proposed “New York Penn Transformation” project. To aid advocates, stakeholders, and journalists who are…

Listening to FOIL 2026: Lessons from 11 New York State Agencies Big variation in responsiveness suggests a path to improvement by poor-performing agencies – many of which are not using efficiency…

MEMO OF OPPOSITION   S6815 (Comrie) / A8292 (Cunningham)   No Bus Lane Enforcement Carve-Outs! TITLE OF BILL An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to an affirmative defense for bus…

Reinvent Albany thinks a carve-out for bus lane parkers in Co-op gives rule-breaking motorists a free pass.

Scrutinize Launches Judicial Profiles to Enhance Transparency in New York Courts

Testimony to the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board (COIB) on Proposed Rules Regarding Contract FilersRe: Strengthening clean contracting disclosures   July 22, 2025   Thank you for the opportu...