Norma Schaeffer Among our activities in the community is the monitoring of elections, when requested by certain groups. Among them, in recent years, was the election of union representatives in a local school district. In some cases, we offer this service on a regular basis. The Freeport Housing Election is one of these. On June...Continue Reading
Claudia Borecky, President North & Central Merrick Civic Association On June 22, 2017, the Governor’s Office hosted a forum at Hofstra University with a panel of experts who discussed how the proposed American Healthcare Act would impact healthcare for New Yorkers. It was a very informative meeting. We learned that the AHCA would include $7...Continue Reading
Recent studies in Connecticut and New York have confirmed the presence of hazardous materials on some existing fields using artificial turf. Chemical toxins identified included the metals arsenic, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead and zinc, the chemicals acetone, ethylbenzene, tetrachloroethene, toluene and xylene, and phthalates. High temperatures recorded at field level can significantly increase the volatility...Continue Reading
LWVEN members Paula Blum, Barbara Epstein and Phyllis Seitz attended state League’s Lobby Day in Albany. The pictures above were taken at a news conference that preceded our lobbying of our representatives.Continue Reading
This year appears to be the year of many rallies. On my own, I have attended the Unity Rally and Climate Rally and now I wanted to attend the Voting Rally on June 13, 2017. I decided to go with Common Cause knowing that the group fights for issues similar to the League, and they...Continue Reading
“ …Here are some pictures from the trip. I really had a great time and it was such an eye opening experience. I haven’t been able to stop talking about it since! Thank you so much for selecting my school and me to go. Among the pictures below are one of Assemblyman McKevitt and me...Continue Reading
Did You Know? As of February 14, 2017, individuals sixteen and seventeen years of age are eligible to enroll in the New York State Donate Life Registry. In the event a sixteen or seventeen year old who has joined New York’s donor registry may be considered for donation, the parents or legal guardians of that...Continue Reading
You can support the League’s Education Foundation with every purchase you make on Amazon.com. Just select the LWVNYS Education Foundation as the organization you want to support, and Amazon provides .05% of each purchase price to the EF. An easy way to support us! More info at: https://org.amazon.com/Continue Reading
You want to take action? Keep informed on legislative issues and League action? Join the new google group. See information below or email Jennifer@lwvny.org to sign up.Continue Reading
The fate of the National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) now lies with the Supreme Court. For the second time in as many months, the justices are hearing arguments on vital legislation that has encouraged active participation in our democracy for nearly two decades. The League of Women Voters of Arizona is a plaintiff in the...Continue Reading
