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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 […]