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LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP GREW IN 2012

Because of your great work, the League’s membership grew last year, reversing the trend of the past several years.  Leagues seized the many opportunities associated with the 2012 election to serve democracy and increase our visibility by engaging with our communities and intentionally asking individuals to join (all best practices of the Membership & Leadership Development […]

SCOTTS MIRACLE-GRO

The Scott-Miracle-Gro Co., which has roots on Long Island, found itself with over $4 million in fines after pleading guilty to a number of criminal acts involving the illegal application of insecticides to wild bird seed, which was knowingly toxic to birds.  Scotts, which is the world’s largest marketer of residential pesticides, also now holds […]

STATE PLANNING MEETING PRIMER

The League of  Women  Voters is very involved with state planning meetings across the country. So, what’s on the agenda for New York State? We’ve compiled a primer that states our positions and concerns for upcoming meetings. 

Following Nassau Legislature’s Approval of Divisive Map, Community and Civil Rights Groups Demand Mangano Veto (3-5-13)

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Posted on March 6, 2013  by admin Posted in Statements/Letters/Press Releases Following Nassau Legislature’s Approval of Divisive Map, Community and Civil Rights Groups Demand Mangano Veto At final deadline for a vote, non-partisan coalition, community groups, civil rights leaders packed Legislative chambers to denounce law that divides communities and dilutes minority voting power. MINEOLA, NY — Chants of “Shame!” and […]

FRACKING DECISION DELAYED PENDING HEALTH STUDIES

Last week, New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Nirav Shah sent a letter to Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Joseph Martens requesting more time to address the health issues associated with hydraulic fracturing (fracking).

WE WON!

I have not been prouder to be a League member when on February 25th, really the 26th, at 12:53 AM the county legislature recessed without taking a vote on the proposed map that would create new voting districts in Nassau County.

WE DID IT!

I have not been prouder to be a League member when on February 25th, really the 26th, at 12:53 AM the county legislature recessed without taking a vote on the proposed map that would create new voting districts in Nassau County.

TAKE ACTION: SUPPORT THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT

On February 27th, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965, a case which will ultimately decide whether millions of voters could face new barriers when trying to exercise their right to vote. The Voting Rights Act is an essential part of American democracy. It ensures that […]

Facing Overwhelming Public Pressure from Nonpartisan Coalition and Civil Rights Groups, Legislature Delays Redistricting Vote (2-26-13)

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Posted on February 26, 2013  by admin Posted in Statements/Letters/Press Releases Facing Overwhelming Public Pressure from Nonpartisan Coalition and Civil Rights Groups, Legislature Delays Redistricting Vote Massive Public Opposition During All-Night Hearing Forces Nassau County Legislators to Take Time To Revise and Improve Map MINEOLA, NY — Facing overwhelming public opposition from the Nassau County United Redistricting Coalition, civil rights groups, […]