IPNYC Political Reform Package

The Independence Party was created in 1994 to bring political reform to New York. We believe the antidote to corruption is democracy! Take a look at at our political reform package….
Political Reform Package

IPNYC Endorses Adolfo Carrion for Mayor

The Independence Party of New York City has endorsed Adolfo Carrion as its 2013 Mayoral candidate. Carrion is the former White House Director of Urban Policy and former Bronx Borough President. Read more…
Adolfo Carrion Independence Party's Mayoral Candidate

IPNYC’s general counsel Harry Kresky’s op-ed appeared in am New York on the topic of how nonpartisan elections could cure corruption in NYC politics. It appeared in the 4/9/13) editorial page read the full article Nonpartisan Voting Would Make NYC Elections Fairer.

Cathy Stewart's Response to the Daily News

IPNYC Sets the Record Straight on False Allegations by the Daily News Editorial Board. Statement by Cathy L. Stewart responding to the Daily News’ special editorial series on the Independence Party and addressing false allegations concerning the integrity of the New York City county committees. Stewart is the citywide coordinator for the Independence Party and its Manhattan Chair. Read Response »

15th Annual Spring Chair Reception

 

On May 16th, Jacqueline Salit and the New York County Executive Committee will host the 15th Annual Spring Chair Reception.  Hosted by Cathy Stewart, Chair.  The theme of the reception is “Deregulate Democracy!” with special guest Adolfo Carrion, independent candidate for mayor. To support the event, click here.

Lenora Fulani

Dr. Lenora Fulani is the country’s leading African American independent, a distinguished educator and innovator in the field of youth development. She hosts this ongoing series at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, as a forum for new conversations. The events are free and open to the public.
Dr. Fulani recently spoke with music legend Roy Ayers about his accomplished career the history of jazz and hip hop, and the necessity of the arts and creativity in educating young people. The Interview included lively participation with the audience of one hundred people…listen to podcasts »

Election Results: Independence Party Breaks Records

The 150,073 votes for Bloomberg on Column “C” in the last mayoral election delivered the margin of victory to New York City’s first independent mayor while reinforcing its mandate for independent governance and non-partisan reform. Read more…

Politics for the People

On January 18th, Cathy Stewart held a Politics for the People book club meeting. The book club discussed Independents Rising: Outsider Movements, Third Parties And The Struggle For A Post-Partisan America with author, Jacqueline Salit.  Listen to the discusion here.

National Conference of Independents

On February 16th, 2013, hundreds of independents gathered from all across the country to take stock of a growing movement that is reimagining America along nonpartisan and developmental lines. View the C-SPAN coverage here.