Empowering Voters.
Defending Democracy.

League Day at the United Nations

League Day at the United Nations A Briefing on Forced Labor and Human Trafficking Nov. 16, 3:00 – 5:00 pm (lunch and tours available, too, starting at 11:30 am) The Annual League Day at the United Nations (NYC) will be held on Thursday, November 16. We will again offer a delicious lunch in the Delegates’ […]

Voter Services

Judie Gorenstein, judieL728@ aol.com LWV of Huntington Program with Suffolk County BOE The LWV of Huntington coordinated a program with the Suffolk County Board of Elections at Wyandanch High School. The BOE did an excellent three part presentation. They first explained the importance of local elections and voting in those elections. The students then completed […]

A Suffrage Centennial Conference

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 […]

Primary Debate for Nassau County Executive – September 7, 2017

Laura Curran and George Maragos debate the issues to help us decide which candidate should represent the county in the upcoming election against Republican Jack Martins in the general election on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. LWV of Nassau County would like to thank Michael Peters of PATV (http://patv.org/) for the wonderful video.

Celebrating “Votes for Women” Exhibit at NYS Museum

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 […]

Increasing the Number of Potential Organ Donors

People as young as 16 are now able to express their intent to be organ and tissue donors in the NYS Donate Life Registry. Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will allow 16- and 17-year olds to become organ donors upon their death. Previously, the minimum age to be an organ donor was 18. The League […]

Help Defend Our Democracy

Register to Vote, and help others Register Make sure your family and neighbors are up to date on their registration. The League works year-round at schools and community events to prepare eligible voters. Check out VOTE411.org for more information. Contact your Representatives Elected officials work for the people and need to hear from concerned citizens […]

LEAGUE COMMUNICATION

2017 State Convention (7/11/2016) Handouts and materials LWVNYS Education Foundation 2015-2016 Annual Report(9/28/2016) 2016-2017 LWVNYS Calendar (9/12/2016) State Board Updates – August 2017 (8/23/2017) Additional League forms can be found on the Local League Resources page of this website. State Voter – July 2017