The state League has once again secured an exhibit space at the New York State Fair to register voters and provide voting information! In 2016 we registered nearly 1,000 voters and assisted thousands more by distributing voter education materials and absentee ballot applications. This year we want to beat that record and help even more...Continue Reading
The LWV of Broome and Tioga Counties had Suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton talk about her life and times at the Phelps Mansion in Binghamton. Stanton, portrayed by Dr. Melinda Grube of Cayuga Community College, discussed her struggles with the suffrage movement and answered questions. See the media coverage from the event at: http://www.wicz.com/story/38065883/elizabeth-cady-stanton-visits-phelps-mansion This is...Continue Reading
Betty Ann King, bettyannking4@gmail.com There is never a more opportune time to engage youth in the democratic process, than right now! The response of our youth to the Parkland Massacre Shooting of 17 students has been swift, intelligent, and powerful. We have witnessed a national student walkout on March 14 and on March 24th a...Continue Reading
Sally Robinson, sally.s.robinson@gmail.com, and Jennifer Wilson, jennifer@lwvny.org Current Legislative Action This month the League focused its efforts on ethics, campaign finance, and voting reforms. After the Legislature returned from their two week spring break, we held a joint press conference with our good government partners calling on the Legislature and Governor to pass reforms that...Continue Reading
From Chris Carson, LWVUS President: As some of you already know, at the end of the month we will say goodbye to LWVUS CEO Wylecia Wiggs Harris. Wylecia, who joined us in 2015, has led our national team through a time of incredible change, transformation and growth. We thank Wylecia for her many, many contributions...Continue Reading
First Call to National Convention 2018 The League of Women Voters’ 53rd National Convention will be held at the Hilton Chicago in Chicago, IL, from Thursday, June 28 through Sunday, July 1, 2018. We invite our League members to save these dates and plan to join hundreds of passionate and engaged leaders for our biennial...Continue Reading
The LWV of the Hamptons sponsored or co-sponsored 11 events during 2017 to commemorate, and to educate the public about, the 100th anniversary of women winning the vote in New York State. (see photo on right) The LWV of Tompkins County is hosting a program entitled “Housing Needed: Affordable for People – Friendly for the Environment, It Can...Continue Reading
Betty Ann King, bking8213@charter.net We have a new vision for engaging youth participation in the democratic process! You are invited to share your ideas, to ask questions, and to brag about your experiences with youth and government. Amidst all of this political chaos our country is experiencing exists passion and a desire for activism...Continue Reading
Judie Gorenstein, judieL728@aol.com One more important thing for local Leagues to do in the next few months is to call your county BOE and set up a meeting with them. Several Leagues hold these meetings, but all Leagues are now being urged to do so. If you’d like to join your League members on...Continue Reading
Sally Robinson, sally.s.robinson@gmail.com, and Jennifer Wilson, jennifer@lwvny.org Current Legislative Action At the moment our legislative activity is focusing primarily on voting and ethics. Governor Cuomo once again included early voting in his state budget proposals but without funding. We will be submitting testimony to the Public Protection Budget Committee advocating for funding to support early...Continue Reading
