Upcoming Candidate Forums
Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm Hewlett Woodmere Library Round Table Candidate Forum 4th Congressional District — Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Hofstra University Rice v Blakeman Hewlett Woodmere Library – Wednesday, October 22 at […]
The Gun Debate Meeting
The issue of guns and violence in our neighborhoods hits us whenever we pick up a newspaper or turn on our TV. We read about it, we talk about it and […]
Election Preparations Begin Now
Here we are, September, and a very full next few months ahead. We have the September 9, 2014 primary with the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor the only primary […]
LWV of Nassau County Student Registration Results
These numbers indicate the important work we did and do with student voter registrations. Very impressive numbers! Thanks to everyone! TOTALS 9 High Schools visited 1374 students contacted 930 registration forms […]
Beware of Charities that Abuse Funds
The following is a reminder to know more about the charities to which we contribute. Many charities have contracts with fundraisers who get the biggest share of the donations. The following report […]
President’s Message
Here it is we thought we might give our newsletter editor, Alisa, a bit of a summer reprieve, but League work goes on and you can see by the newsletter […]
CITIZENS UNION AND THE LWV OF NYS (Part 3)
This week we conclude with the advancements made by Citizens Union and the League of Women Voters of New York State. 6. What criteria must be considered by the Commission in […]
Candidates’ Forums
Candidates’ Forums 9-3-2014 Wednesday Merrick Public Library primary election for state senate 10/14 Tuesday Hofstra University general election for 4th CD
CITIZENS UNION AND THE LWV of NYS (Part 2)
2. How will the ten-member independent commission (“the Commission”) be appointed? Each of the four legislative leaders will appoint two members, and two additional members will be appointed by a […]
CITIZENS UNION AND THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF NEW YORK STATE
1. What will the proposed constitutional amendment accomplish? Establishment of an independent commission with representation by the minority party, third parties and independents instead of total control by the majority […]