Debate for NY Democratic AG Primary
On Tuesday, August 31, WXXI Public Broadcasting Council and its Voice of the Voter citizen engagement initiative are presenting an hour-long debate featuring candidates in the NYS Attorney General Democratic primary race. A panel of journalists will question participating candidates at WXXI's Rochester studios. The debate can be heard live at 7 p.m. on public radio stations across New York, and at WXXI.org. The debate will also be broadcast on numerous public television stations. Check your local listings for days and times.
Demonstrations of New Voting Machines Now Available
All voters in NY will encounter new voting machines this fall. To watch a demonstration of the voting machine for your county, click on link below and then select your county from the dropdown menu in the upper right corner of the page. www.vote-ny.com/english/index.php
Debate for NY Democratic Attorney General Primary (7/13/2010)
The LWV of NYS co-sponsored a debate for the Democratic Attorney General primary with WABC-TV and UNIVISION. The debate aired on WABC-TV on Sunday, July 18 at 11:00 am. It can now be accessed on the website, www.7online.com, and has been made available to all NY state ABC affiliates for air.
Other information on voting rights for special populations, such as military, homeless, college students, individuals with physical or mental disabilities, or individuals with criminal convictions and those detained in jail or prison, see Voter Services page.
Assemblywoman Sandra Galef recently presented the League of Women Voters of NYS a certificate and a pen used by Governor Paterson to sign into law the new legislation simplifying the absentee ballot process.
Action
For League action from the 2010 Legislative Session, see the Advocacy Areas page.
Redistricting (updated 6/4/2010)
Memo in Support of S1614B
This bill eliminates the existing reapportionment and redistricting commission and replaces it with an independent commission. The new commission’s members would be appointed by the legislative leaders from a pool of candidates selected by a nominations committee. The bill also sets standards for the drawing of the new district lines.
Memo in Opposition to S7881A and S7882A
These bills eliminate the existing reapportionment and redistricting commission and replace it with a commission still controlled by the legislature, either through their own service or directly chosen appointments.
ALBANY ON THE RECORD - MAY 5TH IN ALBANY (5/10/2010)
Albany on the Record was a rousing success with 300 attendees hearing from Governor Paterson, Comptroller DiNapoli and the four legislative leaders who outlined their plans to fix Albany now. Click on links below to see photos from the event, power point presentations on each of the issues, introductory video on why we need reform in Albany, and a video of the entire event. Special thanks to the late Jay Gallagher, former Gannett Bureau Chief, who questioned each of the speakers and to John Kaehny of Reinvent Albany who produced the event.
