Commissioner in a Car

Today I talk about the resignation of Andrew Cuomo as Governor of New York and the transition for Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul.  We have a lot of problems in New York and we need to come together and unite.  I also talk about my current road trip to our Epolllbook vendor and how important these devices are for the future of our elections.  Enjoy.

Today on Zoom with Czarny I get a chance to talk to Rasheada Caldwell, the top vote getter in the June primary.  She will be one of the Democratic nominees for Councilor At-Large in the City of Syracuse.  She has a great story about turning tragedy into activism and it was a pleasure to interview her.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with the Democratic candidates for Syracuse School Board: Nyatwa Bullock for Syracuse City School Board Karen Cordano for SCSD Commissioner of Education Billue Campaign for Syracuse City School District We talk about their campaigns and the visions they hope to bring to bring to their general election campaigns and the students and parents of Syracuse.

Today I invite Allison Wright, my executive assistant, into the car to have a chat about her time with the Board of Elections and how she works every day for voters and candidates.  Enjoy.

Today I sit down with Amir Gethers for Common Councilor At-Large.  We talk about his primary win, his plan for the general, and what he hopes to bring to Syracuse Common Council.  I hope you enjoy.

In today's Commissioner in a Car I start my Meet the Office series.  Joining me today is my deputy Julie Cook.  We talk about her experience in the office and the work she does on behalf of voters.

Today I sit down with the Cicero Democratic Committee candidates for town office, Judy Boyke, Cicero Town Councilor and Joyce Villnave candidate for Town Supervisor as well as Cicero Democratic Chair Nate Riley.  We talk about the pertinent issues in Cicero as well as their plan for winning their races.  Enjoy.

With news that Anthony Brindisi is seeking the new Supreme Court Judge seat in the 5th district I detail how a party nominee is choses for Supreme Court.  I also talk about how a new seat opened up this year and the potential implications of how the late addition of the seat put some lines in jeopardy come the fall.

I detail some of the positive steps we took at the OCBOE this year during the June 2021 primary for both voter and campaign access.

Today I sit down with Khalid Bey for Mayor after his recent primary win to be the Democratic nominee for mayor of the City of Syracuse.  We talk about his historic candidacy, his vision, and what he hopes to accomplish as Mayor.  I also talk about Independence Day and the fight against voter suppression locally and nationwide.  Enjoy.

Today I talk about the post absentee count outcomes, which races are yet to be hand count, and our plans for certification on Friday July 2, 2021. I also muse a little on the NYC BOE issue and the need for patience when getting final election results. Enjoy.

Today's special Commissioner in a Car I talk about the state of the June 2021 primary.  We are getting ready for the absentee counting on Tuesday June 29th as well as the automatic hand recounts of close contests on July 1, 2021.  Hope you enjoy.

Today I preview the June 2021 primary election for Onondaga County voters.  If you are a Democrat in Syracuse or the OCL 15 portion of Geddes, Republican in Syracuse, Skaneateles, Lysander, or Pompey, Working Families member in Salina or Syracuse, Cicero and Dewitt portions of OCL 5, and Conservative in Manlius you have primaries tomorrow.  Go to onvote.net to get information on how to p...

I sit down with Jeffrey Wice of New York Law School and do a deep dive onto the state of redistricting in New York.  We also Get some good news on the work Fair Maps CNY is doing with a new law NY passed that will make partisan gerrymandering harder.  Hope you enjoy

Originally recorded on Tuesday June 15th.  I talked about the mail or online absentee deadline as well as the start of Early Voting for the June primary.  Go to onvote.net to look up all information.

In this week's Zoom with Czarny I sit down with Jarret Berg of Vote Early NY on the eve of the 4th EV period in NY History.  I also react to the new voting legislation passed yesterday in the NYS legislature.  Hope you enjoy.

Today I talk all about Early Voting starting this Saturday in New York for the June 2021 primary.  Get more information by going to onvote.net to get EV locations dates and hours.

This was originally suppose to air Thursday but I had scheduling issues.  I am pleased to have my friend Thomas Keck on.  We talk filibuster and Scotus reform and the attack on Democracy happening across the country.  Hope you enjoy.

Today I talk about the upcoming Voter registration deadline for the June 22, 2021 primary,  You can learn how to register to vote at onvote.net.

I react to the Democratic state lawmakers push for more EV sites in Onondaga County and give context on how these sites are decided.

In this month's Sunday Seminar I go over all the deadlines and rules regarding voting by absentee.  I also do a demonstration of how to properly apply and return an absentee ballot.  I hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with the amazing Town of Manlius Democratic Committee candidates!  See how they turned this blood red town blue in 2019 and how they hope to add to that in 2021!  Make sure you follow them all on Facebook: John Deer for Manlius Town Supervisor David Rothschild for Manlius Town Judge Bollinger for Manlius Katelyn Kriesel for Manlius Town Board Nicholson for Manlius

Today I talk about independent petitioning.  This is one of the last steps to finalizing the fall ballots and it starts today.  I also take live questions from FB.  Hope you enjoy.

Today I sit down with the Town of Dewitt Democratic Town candidates.  This blue town has been a progressive leader in our community and I was happy to talk to those making it happen: Re-Elect Ed Michalenko for DeWitt Supervisor Angela Epolito for DeWitt Town Clerk Sam Young for DeWitt Town Judge Joseph Chiarenza for the People Elect Sarah Klee Hood Max Ruckdeschel for DeWitt Town Board

Today I talk about the start of absentees in Onondaga County for the June 22, 2021 election.  If you want to apply for or track your absentee ballot go to onvote.net.