“ …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
No local League News this month. Instead read about all the local Leagues’ accomplishments in the Moments in the Sun document on the website (click here or read them on the state website)! Author LWVEastNassau View all postsContinue Reading
Congratulations to the State League’s Program and Policy Director, Jennifer Wilson, on being honored in City and State’s 40 Under 40 Rising Stars in Albany! See the full list of honorees here: http://cityandstateny.com Congratulations to all those who made the list! Kate Jankowski, Development Coordinator, is Leaving We are sad to report that Kate Jankowski, Development and Communications...Continue Reading
Jennifer Wilson, Jennifer@lwvny.org Legislative Session Wrap-Up We made it to the finish line! Unfortunately, there were no trophies at the end of this race. The legislature went home with a pile of unfinished business related to mayoral control and taxes. Not much was accomplished this year. Not just for the League but also for other...Continue Reading
LEAGUE’S STATE CONVENTION CAME AND WENT WITH SUCCESS! The State Convention was held June 9-11 at the Holiday Inn in Liverpool, NY. Approximately 100 people attended the workshops, information sessions, plenary, tour of Seneca Falls, speakers and awards presentation! Fun was had by all! Handouts from the workshops, caucuses and info sessions are being posted...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
Below are some important health tips, several of which I was totally unaware. Though I do not recall the source of the information, I decided to include it anyway, because it is really important. (Editor) While a sponge is excellent for wiping up messes and absorbing liquid quickly, it can also absorb harmful foodborne pathogens...Continue Reading
