Redistricting is the word currently heard everywhere in government. States are planning their new district maps based on the 2020 census results, with varying results. And, the Nassau County legislature will soon be setting up a redistricting commission based on the requirements of its charter. This is a recurring event that takes place every ten...Continue Reading
Update on NYS Redistricting Barbara Epstein The New York State Independent Redistricting Commission is scheduled to meet on January 3, at 11 am. The commission must submit a map or maps by January to the legislature. The legislature can reject, amend and request other maps. The legislature would then have until February 15 to agree...Continue Reading
Dear Leaguers, As we begin our new League year in these uncertain times, we will be working hard to continue to conduct our voter registration drives and to educate voters on the five constitutional amendments which will be on the ballot in November. We are forming a group of speakers who will make presentations to...Continue Reading
The Earth Day theme this year is: Restore Our Earth Scientists are sounding the alarm that unless we take better care of the planet we risk more and even deadlier viruses ravaging our communities. We need to focus on natural processes, emerging green technologies and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. A healthy...Continue Reading
We are in the process of forming a county League committee to work on the issue of redistricting, which will take place this year and next year, based on the 2020 census. This is necessary because we want to assure that the most recent, very political, manner in which new election districts have been formed...Continue Reading
