Update on Primary Cancellation
In an attempt to schedule a primary candidates’ forum for Carolyn McCarthy’s seat in the 4th U.S. congressional district, the League of Women Voters of Nassau County invited the two […]
NY Women’s Equality Coalition Applauds Assembly for Passing Women’s Equality Agenda
The New York Women’s Equality coalition is pleased that our legislature has taken the first step in making the Women’s Equality Agenda a reality in New York this year, and […]
State Board of Elections Calendar
A primary election for state candidates on September 9, 2014, and a general election on November 4, 2014. Petitions for independent candidates seeking U.S. House seats will be due August […]
Advocacy Training Day
Want to come learn more about the League’s positions and what we expect for action this legislative session? Lobby Day (or more accurately, Advocacy Training Day) will be held on […]
UN Commission on the Status of Women
CSW58 will be held from March 10-21, 2014, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. The priority theme is “Challenges and Achievements in the Implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for […]
News From Around the Leagues of New York State
Like most local Leagues, LWV of Huntington held multiple Meet the Candidate nights during October; they also held an informational meeting on the local referendum on the ballot in November. The […]
Serving the Youth of NYS: Judie Gorenstein
Members of the Leagues in NYS are certainly aware of the importance of engaging and educating our youth in civic education. Our statewide program, Students Inside Albany, as well as […]
Vote411: Congratulations from Marianna Stout
Congratulations to everyone who worked on Vote411. Since this year’s elections involved local municipalities, there was a very large number of races to cover. With the addition of many leagues using Vote411 for […]
Grassroots Lobbyist – Carol Mellor
We held the first of what we hope will be many Update on Issues Conference Calls on November 6. Over 20 members signed up in advance and more tuned into […]
A MESSAGE FROM DEAN SKELOS ABOUT NYS STAR
According to recent data from the New York State Tax Department, 52% of Nassau County homeowners have yet to re-register for their Basic STAR exemption. If you or someone you […]