1. What will the proposed constitutional amendment accomplish? Establishment of an independent commission with representation by the minority party, third parties and independents instead of total control by the majority party.LATFOR, which has drawn lines during the past four redistricting cycles, was controlled by the majorities in each house. The new plan replaces LATFOR with...Continue Reading
Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano today announced the Nassau Industrial Development Agency’s (NCIDA) approval of an economic development compact that will allow New York Community Bancorp to keep 463 current jobs in Nassau County that might have been shifted out-of-state and create 80 new private sector jobs. The compact will generate approximately $870 million...Continue Reading
On September 16, 2013 the League of Women Voters of Southwest Nassau, held an open public meeting on the question of “Future Power Shortages – and Seeking Answers.” With responsibility for the deliverance of electricity now shifting from LIPA to PSE&G, a New Jersey-based firm, on January 1,2014, we invited Mr. John O’Connell the Division...Continue Reading
Learn what the candidates have to say about the issues in our downloadable Nassau County 2013 Candidates report. See you at the polls on November 5th!Continue Reading
Learn what the candidates have to say about the issues in our downloadable Nassau County 2013 Candidates report. See you at the polls on November 5th!Continue Reading
Learn what the candidates have to say about the issues in our downloadable Nassau County 2013 Candidates report. See you at the polls on November 5th!Continue Reading
We will enjoy a light meal and a lively discussion With Commentary on the Election Results by: Ellis Henican Newsday Columnist Author, NY Times Bestsellers Ethical Humanist Society of Long Island 38 Old Country Road Garden City, NY 11530 Directions: Exit M1 on the Meadowbrook Parkway, travel about 1.5 miles to the Society on south...Continue Reading
Election Day (Nov. 5) is quickly approaching. Click to download your copy of the ballot proposals to get familiar with the latest issues that affect you. Did you know you can get your voting ballot online? When you type your address into http://www.Vote411.org, you will see your local ballots along with a wealth of voting-related information. Here are step-by-step...Continue Reading
