It’s not too late to register delegates or register as a visitor! Register online at: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/sZpfeEihvqiA-AOCUoRKMQ You can see the full Registration Kit here: https://www.lwvnyonline.org/convention/2021/Registration-Kit-2021-FINAL.pdf The Pre Convention Kit is also now available. View and download it by clicking here: Pre Convention Kit. In the Kit is all the information that will be voted on during the plenary...Continue Reading
Our expert panelists discussed the status of New York State’s Redistricting Commission, how to engage in Unity Mapping, and how to involve community organizations in the redistricting process. Our guests include: Rosalind Gold, Chief Public Policy Officer for NALEO Educational Fund Jerry G. Vattamala Director, Democracy Program, Asian American Legal Defense And Education Fund Jeff...Continue Reading
Do you know: How to register to vote? Where to vote? What candidates are on your ballot? Your candidate’s position on issues? To get answers to all of these questions: Go to www.Vote411.org Continue Reading
With your support, I am embracing my new role as President of the New York State League and I thank you for the opportunity to lead LWVNYS during our centennial celebrations, the celebration of the 19th Amendment and a challenging election season. The first order of business for me is to address the 15 “Directions to...Continue Reading
Voter Registration – No Experience Necessary When: August 6, 2019, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm. Where: Cow Meadow Park, Freeport, NY This is an opportunity to do voter registration and educate people about early voting. Ability to speak Spanish would be a big help but is not required. Contact Barbara Epstein, epsteinb1@gmail.com, 516-221-1948.Continue Reading
For the first time in the history of NYS, New Yorkers will be able to vote early. What does that mean? It means that Nassau County voters will be able to vote in person at any one of fifteen different voting sites around the county from October 26th through November 3rd, as well as at...Continue Reading
The photo above shows the high school students from all over NYS who attended the LWVNYS Students Inside Albany conference in May 2019. Our local League has been sponsoring students to attend this amazing conference since its inception. Every one of the students who attended told us how wonderful the experience was, and how meaningful...Continue Reading
Many of us wear buttons saying, “League of Women Voters-Not for Women Only.” In 1973, the League’s charter was amended to allow male members and we have benefited from that change ever since. Any study of the history of women’s suffrage includes the men who stood alongside the suffragists and fought for women to have...Continue Reading
Voter Services on the state, county, and local level are and will continue to be extremely busy this year. With the new reforms in our election laws, increased interest and involvement of young people in civics, and our highly polarized political climate where it is often difficult to get the facts, our mission to involve...Continue Reading
