It is important for us to be active and visible during this time as we work tirelessly to defend democracy against our rapidly changing government. On October 18, Local Leagues joined community organizations across the state for the “No Kings” rally, standing up for democracy
Watch the League’s “Defending Democracy” remarks by League President, Lori Dawson, at the No Kings rally in Saratoga Springs. The League co-sponsored the event where thousands gathered locally in support of democracy and the constitution. Click remarks by League President, Lori Dawson to view.
The League of Women Voters of New York State thanks all who attended last month’s episodes of our civic education and advocacy webinar series, Democracy Defenders. If you missed our previous episodes, click here to view. For our next episode we will hear from our
On September 10 the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area (LWVCA) held “An Evening in Defense of Democracy,” its kick-off event for “Unite & Rise 8.5” The focus was a timely topic: the security of our votes. More than 60 area residents were
On September 27, LWV New Castle took part in the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival by running a sponsor booth to engage with festival goers. Staffed by League members and high school interns, the booth featured information about Vote 411, election disinformation and books for families
LWV Cortland County has been extremely busy this election season. From building their Vote411 guide to connecting with 97 candidates to gather pertinent information for voters. They organized two virtual “Meet the Candidate” forums and received positive feedback from participants. All while writing long-form articles
The ERIC bill and the MAID bill have been passed in the NYS Assembly and Senate! Now is the time for Governor Hochul to sign both bills so they can become law. Call Governor Hochul at 518-474-8390. Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) (S1356A Skoufis/A3649B Taylor)
On October 11th the Larchmont/Mamaroneck chapter hosted THE ART OF DEMOCRACY at Palmer Art, a local art gallery. The upbeat link between the creative spirit (nonpartisan art), freedom of expression and voting provided an uplifting example of what democracy looks like. The event included Local
In October, the LWV of the Hamptons, Shelter Island & North Fork’s Voter Services Committee held five candidate debates, some live and some virtual, for the candidates for Suffolk County Legislature, 2nd L.D., and for the Towns of East Hampton, Southampton, Shelter Island and Southold.
LWV of Rivertowns has been working with Sharon Courtney, Executive Director for Social Studies for Yonkers Public Schools, to register and educate voters in the public schools for the last year. At the start of the 2025 school year, however, she has asked our help
On October 20 th the LWVBTC partnered with several community organizations hosted a debate between Binghamton Mayoral Candidates Jared Krahm and Miles Burnett. About a hundred people attended in person or via the on-line screening of the event. Long time League Board Member Karl Wokan
We accomplished quite a bit across the state, and we are proud of everyone’s dedication to the League. While the Survey’s window of time started after the general election, local Leagues were still quite busy! They worked in their communities by conducting 269 voter registration
