Redistricting in NYS and Nassau County
New York State The court has set new district lines for both the US House of Representatives and the NYS Senate. The primary date (as of June 1) for these […]
Election Polling Schedule
Condado de Nassau VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA
Sábado, 18 de junio a Domingo, 26 de junio Fechas y Horas: Sáb, 18 de junio- 9am to 6pm Dom, 19 de junio- 9am to 6pm Lun, 20 de junio- […]
Concurrences on State Studies
At its Board meeting in December 2021, the LWVNYS Board approved materials to be distributed to all local Leagues and members in January 2022 for consideration of a new position […]
Issues and Advocacy: June 2022
Sally Robinson, VP for Issues and Advocacy, Sally.s.robinson@gmail.com Erica Smitka, Deputy Director, Erica@lwvny.org League Lawsuits to Consolidate State Primaries As a result of the Court of Appeals landmark decision invalidating […]
Voter Services: June 2022
Nancy Rosenthal, VP for Voter Services, nancyrosenthal9@gmail.com NY State has two primaries: June 28 Primary: candidates in races for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, NYS Assembly seats; and August 23 Primary: candidates in […]
“They Represent You, Directory of Public Officials” Updates
Updates as of 5/1/2022 Page 2….Primary Election for Congressional & State Senate candidates – August 23, 2022 Page 7….NY SD 8, Senator Brooks – new address – 4236 Merrick Road, […]
Farewell Dear Readers
Dear Readers, It has been more than 20 years since I became editor of the LWVEN VOTER. When I began, I was not very experienced with computer programs (Excel is […]
Researchers Use Okra to Remove Microplastics from Wastewater
“Tarleton State University researchers have demonstrated that food-grade plant extracts, especially those from okra, have the power to remove microplastics from wastewater. The health effects of ingesting microplastics are unclear, […]
NY State Fair: June 2022
The state League will have a booth at the NYS Fair in Syracuse again this year! We are really excited to have a presence there and provide information to all […]