Judie Gorenstein, judieL728@ aol.com Great job by all of our local Leagues this fall in registering voters, offering candidate events and organizing Vote411 in your area. We couldn’t do it without all of you. PSAs to Encourage Voting Thanks to Mary Speed Perry and Deborah Cosher, new members of the LWV of Huntington, 2 PSAs...Continue Reading
Women’s Suffrage: A Suffrage Centennial Conference Nov. 4, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Cultural Education Center, 222 Madison Ave, Albany Sponsored by The Women’s Rights and Heritage Committee of the New York Cultural Heritage Tourism Network Come to a conference to hear speakers and join a discussion about the women’s suffrage centennial: History of suffrage...Continue Reading
Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Women’s Suffrage History Nov. 4, 5:00-8:00 pm NYS Museum The LWV of NYS Education Foundation & The NYS Archives Partnership Trust invite you to a special evening reception celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in New York State and the opening of the State Museum’s Votes...Continue Reading
The first of THREE centennial years is heading fast into its peak month because it was on November 6, 1917 that suffragists officially triumphed here in NY. We certainly hope you know about Saturday, November 4 when an exhibit, “Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial,” will open at our State Museum in Albany...Continue Reading
Speaker: Joye Brown We will enjoy a light meal and a lively discussion with Commentary on the Election Results by Joye Brown noted Newsday columnist. Ms. Brown has been a columnist for Newsday since 2006. She joined the newspaper in 1983 and has worked as a reporter, an editor, newsroom administrator and editorial writer. Tickets:...Continue Reading
Election Day is almost here! I want to thank all of our members and local Leagues for the amazing work you’ve been doing during this election season. Voters are asking for more information, and you all are stepping up to provide nonpartisan, educational materials. We have had a numerous calls and emails in the office...Continue Reading
Sponsored by the LWV of East Nassau Candidates for the 16th and 18th Nassau County Legislative Districts 16th LD: *Arnold W. Drucker (D, WF, WEP), , Angel Cepeda (R, C) 18th LD: Joshua Lafazan (D, WF, I, WEP), Donald N. MacKenzie (R, C)Continue Reading
Welcome to our two new staff members: Cyndi Jacobson, Office and Local League Coordinator; and Celeste Steinke, Development and Communication Coordinator. Celeste Steinke Celeste has always been drawn to advocacy and change since her first personal protest against plaid jumpers in Catholic school. Having graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and Psychology from SUNY...Continue Reading
Sponsored by Hofstra’s Department of Political Science and the League of Women Voters of Nassau County, and featuring candidates: LAURA CURRAN, Democratic, Working Families Party, Women’s Equality Party CASSANDRA LEMS, Green Party JACK M. MARTINS, Republican, Conservative, Reform, Tax Revolt Party LIVESTREAM LINK: https://livestream.com/hofstrau/nassaudebate2017 Here’s the link to the directions specifically to the theater: http://www.hofstra.edu/visitors/visitors_info_theaterdirections.htmlContinue Reading
