Issues and Advocacy
Sally Robinson, VP for Issues and Advocacy, Sally.s.robinson@gmail.com Erica Smitka, Deputy Director, Erica@lwvny.org Election Protection Education As we near the mid-term elections, an increasing number of conversations have focused on election security and ensuring that NYS is holding fair and reliable elections. This week, the state League has launched an education campaign in which we provide local Leagues and members […]
League Testimony to Town North Hempstead: Repeal Code 40A
In August and September 2022, the Town of North Hempstead Council considered whether to repeal a section of the Town Code established in 1971. Adopted in response to NYS legalizing abortion, the code restricted where termination procedures to hospitals and hospital-supervised facilities, establishing both civil and criminal consequences for violators. On September 1, the Council […]
PWM Opposes South Land Developmental Environmental Impact Study
Letter to Town of North Hempstead, October 15, 2022
Nassau/Suffolk “Redistricting & You” Online Map
I wanted to make sure you the League of Women Voters knew about the interactive “Redistricting & You” map that our team at the CUNY Graduate Center has created, showing county legislative districts in Nassau and Suffolk for the purpose of helping people understand county redistricting. I’d like to arrange a call with the League […]
Vote 411
Vote 411 Vote411.org went live October 1st. Urge friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to visit the website at www.vote411.org to find out what’s on their ballot and learn about the candidates. Click here for the one page flyer that you can print out and hang in your neighborhood centers, grocery stores, etc.
October 8th Update from LWV of Nassau County Redistricting Committee
Nassau County’s Temporary Districting Advisory Commission will hold public meetings well into late October, the Nassau League of Women Voters Redistricting Committee is postponing the previously announced October 11 follow-up meeting with our Coalition. We’ll advise you on the rescheduled date. Note dates and venues for the remaining public meetings, all starting at 6:00 pm: Oct 13: […]
Take Action on the NYS Environmental Bond Act
On October 11th, the state League in coordination with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted a presentation and panel on The Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act with speakers from the Nature Conservancy, WeAct, and the Northeast Region of the International Union of Operating Engineers. In total, we had over 200 […]
Lawn Signs
Lawn Signs Want a sign to post in your lawn to encourage people to vote! We have them at $5 each plus tax and shipping. Email Aimee@lwvny.org and tell her how many and where to ship them. We can invoice you or your League later. Do it now!
Voter Services
Nancy Rosenthal, VP for Voter Services, nancyrosenthal9@gmail.com Tuesday November 8th is almost here; we are running the last mile of the GOTV marathon! We are not done yet! Hydrate and nourish yourself; our efforts these last days are critical! Encourage all to vote! Early Voting: Oct. 29 to Nov. 6 Election Day: Nov. 8 To find your […]
President’s Message – October
Judie Gorenstein, judieL728@aol.com Voter services are the foundation of the League. Registering women to vote was the reason we were formed. Although we do so much more today, voter services remain at the core, what we are known for and that which we hold the gold standard. Election Day, is only two weeks away and there is only a […]