Last month was the time to be thankful: voters throughout the US were empowered and voted to protect our democracy. LWVNYS and all our local Leagues, ILOs and MALS did their best to educate voters, empower them and GOTV. We all worked together, with LWVUS, local leagues, other organizations, in different communities to accomplish our […]Continue Reading

Judie Gorenstein, judieL728@aol.com I am now completing my first year as president of LWVNYS. I would like to thank each one of you for being members of this very important, non partisan political organization. Our members are our greatest asset. Without you we would not have accomplished what we did this past year. Without you we cannot accomplish...Continue Reading

President’s Message Judie Gorenstein, judieL728@aol.com “To every season there is a purpose” Throughout the summer and fall, LWVNYS, local Leagues and League members have all been extremely busy registering and educating voters, holding candidate events and getting out the vote. With Election Day only a few days away, election season is almost over although there are...Continue Reading

As president of LWVNY I know Leagues throughout the state are extremely busy as they educate voters on the ballot proposals this year, hold voter registration drives, prepare for their very important candidate events, and strive to GOTV.   This is in addition to all the other areas your individual Leagues work on.  I cannot tell you enough how LWVNYS appreciates all...Continue Reading

This past year has been both challenging and rewarding for voter service committees and Leagues throughout the state. With our country becoming more polarized than ever, all our candidate events needed to not only be nonpartisan but perceived as nonpartisan. At the July 2017 board meeting the new board adopted two policies. The policy on”...Continue Reading