Attached are slides from the LWVPWM Redistricting Committee on our work thus far this year (July-December 2021) that was presented at today’s board meeting. The letter from LWVNY Executive Director Laura Bierman about the breakdown of the Independent Redistricting Committee. Redistricting Committee Report Letter to IRCContinue Reading

Last year, before COVID-19 locked us all inside, a few League members and I took a NYS League sponsored tour of the United Nations.  The entire day was awe-inspiring, from the grandness of the spaces, to the recognizable rooms, to the docents and speakers.  If ever you have the opportunity to take a tour of...Continue Reading

As I sit at my home workspace, I can’t believe it’s May. The last few weeks in quarantine have moved both glacially and at warp speed—all at the same time. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.  Some of my friends and family have gotten sick, but none have been...Continue Reading

As I sit at my home workspace, I can’t believe it’s May. The last few weeks in quarantine have moved both glacially and at warp speed—all at the same time. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.  Some of my friends and family have gotten sick, but none have been...Continue Reading

LWV PWM recently learned of this “Love Letter to the League” published by LWV of California and written by their Executive Director, Stephanie Doute. Although published on Valentine’s Day, we believe love letters are appropriate every day of the year — this one especially, as we all consider what we most value about our democracy...Continue Reading

Below is a list of active committees- some more active than others! Please email Jessica Weaver (jaerni1@gmail.com) to let her know if you’d like to join any, especially indicating if you are volunteering to lead.Gun ControlHealthcareWomen’s Issues / Equal Rights ActVoting ReformEnvironmental / Natural ResourcesCandidates’ NightsObserver CorpsLWV Event PlanningVoting TurnoutLand UseEducationStudent ActivitiesTown of North Hempstead Housing...Continue Reading

On Monday, January 14th, the New York State legislature passed a package of reforms that included:Early votingSame day voter registrationNo-excuse absentee votingPrimary ConsolidationPre-registration for 16 and 17 year oldsState-wide voter registration transferClosure of the LLC loophole Since the 1960s, the state League has fought for comprehensive voting reforms.  After nearly three decades of advocating, we are...Continue Reading

A note from our PresidentJULIE MEER HARNICKDear LWV members and friends,Baby steps and managing expectations.  These are my resolutions for 2019.We’ve addressed the immensity of what we feel lies ahead.  We feel the burden of the last two years of mismanagement, immorality, and falsity in our elected leadership.  And it feels overwhelming.  So much so...Continue Reading