The Perils of Plastic Pollution
The Perils of Plastic Pollution “Ocean plastic pollution threatens the viability of critical marine ecosystems, and plastics never go away. Instead, they break down into smaller and smaller pieces, which act as magnets for harmful pollutants. When eaten by fish, some of those chemical-laden microplastics can work their way up the food chain and into […]
Political Parties
Political Parties Although there are hundreds of political parties in the United States, only certain parties qualify to have the names of their candidates for office printed on election ballots. In order to qualify for ballot placement, a party must meet certain requirements that vary from state to state. For example, in some states, a […]
Redistricting 101: NYS After the 2020 Census
Advocacy: September 2021
Redistricting Commission Update We had an extremely busy summer related to Redistricting. In addition to hiring our new Organizer (Milly Czerwinski), the Commission itself held public hearings in July and August but did not hold any public meetings until the start of September. At their September meeting they announced that they had hired two Redistricting […]
Students Inside Albany
For as long as we can remember, our local League has been sponsoring local high school students to attend the LWVNYS’ amazing Government Education Conference, “Students Inside Albany.” The SIA conference, sponsored by the State League’s Education Foundation, is designed to increase students’ awareness of their responsibility in representative government and provide the tools necessary […]
Nassau County Redistricting
Nassau County Redistricting Barbara Epstein & Paula Blum Redistricting is the word currently heard everywhere in government. States are planning their new district maps based on the 2020 census results, with varying results. And, the Nassau County legislature will soon be setting up a redistricting commission based on the requirements of its charter. This is […]
How to Register to Vote in Nassau County
Not registered? We’ve outlined all the steps that you need to take to get registered in Nassau County. Important Voting Links: =================== Signup Online: https://Voterreg.dmv.ny.gov/MotorVoter Register/Check Registration/Candidate Information: https://vote411.org Download Forms: https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/580/Vo… Text VOTENY to 474747 for updates and reminders on upcoming elections Who Can Register to Vote? ====================== * Be a U.S. Citizen * […]
Nassau County — Early Voting 2019
There are fifteen (15) early voting poll sites in Nassau County. Voters can go to ANY of the early voting poll sites in this county during early voting. On election day (Nov. 5) voters must go to their assigned election day polling place. Nassau County Board of Elections New York State Board of Elections Voter Look Up (to […]
2019 Students Inside Albany Conference
Just last week, 60 high school students from across the state came to Albany to learn how to engage with their state government. The students were excited and interested in learning how to become part of the governmental decision-making process. The 60 students came from 43 local Leagues, MAL Units and ILOs; 16 boys and […]
Local League News: NC Board of Elections
Representatives of the LWV of Nassau County Inter-League Organization (ILO), including Barbara Epstein of the LWV of East Nassau, met recently with representatives of the NC Board of Elections to discuss early voting, electronic voting books, and other new changes to the way we will be voting in NYS.