NY Counties Comparison
Most counties in New York State have limited powers and operate under the general provisions of the New York State County Law. But 21 of the state’s counties have adopted […]
VOTERS FIRST – Five New York Counties to Learn From Westchester County [1]
Redistricting Process: County level redistricting in Westchester is done expressly by the Legislature itself. Moreover, the Legislature is not compelled to undertake redistricting at all. The charter language reads: “The […]
Advocacy Training Day
Want to come learn more about the League’s positions and what we expect for action this legislative session? Lobby Day (or more accurately, Advocacy Training Day) will be held on […]
UN Commission on the Status of Women
CSW58 will be held from March 10-21, 2014, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The priority theme is “Challenges and Achievements in the Implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for […]
President’s Message – January 2014
We had to cancel our League Holiday Party due to the snow, ice and cold! A week later, it is low 50s to maybe 60 degrees? Go figure! Sorry to […]
News From Around the Leagues of New York State
Like most local Leagues, LWV of Huntington held multiple Meet the Candidate nights during October; they also held an informational meeting on the local referendum on the ballot in November. The […]
What is SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is available in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia from October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. To get SNAP benefits […]
The Evil Root of All Elections
As I watch the political candidates, I notice the electioneering is near totally centered on money issues. I presume the candidates believe the adage that “people vote their pocketbooks” and that […]
Serving the Youth of NYS: Judie Gorenstein
Members of the Leagues in NYS are certainly aware of the importance of engaging and educating our youth in civic education. Our statewide program, Students Inside Albany, as well as […]
Nassau Redistricting Poll Release
Posted on December 10, 2013 by admin Posted in Statements/Letters/Press Releases New Poll Finds Overwhelming Support for Citizen-Led Redistricting in Nassau County: Long Island Civic Engagement Table, Good Government and Civil Rights Allies Release Poll […]