constitutional convention

There will be no New York State Constitutional Convention for at least another 20 years.

Women who support calls for a constitutional convention in New York state are using the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the state to rally for their cause.

A new survey from Siena College shows big opposition to a constitutional convention among likely New York voters in next week's election.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Advocates will debate in Albany about whether to have a New York state constitutional convention. The New York Civil Liberties Union, Citizen Action of New York and the state's League of Women Voters are holding the free forum Monday evening at the main branch of the Albany Public Library. New York voters on Nov. 7 will consider a ballot measure on whether to hold a constitutional convention. A convention would allow delegates to consider changes to New York's governmental blueprint. Advocates see it as a chance to reform state government. Critics claim protections for workers and others could be put at risk. A counsel for the New York Civil Liberties Union will speak against the proposal. An official with the League of Women Voters will argue in favor of it.

A long list of environmental groups in New York is urging voters not to call a constitutional convention.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Saying New York's system of government is "broken," Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reiterating his support for a state constitutional convention which he says offers voters the chance to reform their state government.