Eight Reasons to Get Involved Civic Engagement: Organizations like the LWV often focus on promoting civic engagement and encouraging individuals to participate in the democratic process. Getting involved can help
A Tool for Empowering New Yorkers in the Age of Citizens United The 2024 election cycle, already underway, marks an historic first for New York State. It will be the
Climate Emergency Tackling New York’s Climate Emergency April 7, 7:00 pm by Zoom Recording of Program Powerpoint Slides from Program New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019
Civics Education in New York State This is a very introductory look at the complex make up of both NYS Government and the governments of local, county and state governments
Our state constitution protects all of us. Our New York State Constitution will be adding broad protections for every New Yorker. The New York State Constitution will prohibit discrimination against
Local League Youth Programs The League of Women Voters of New York State believes that educating and empowering the youth of our country is vital to maintaining a democracy. The
The League of Women Voters of New York State believes that educating and empowering the youth of our country is vital to maintaining a democracy. Through the League’s Education Foundation, the State
Board of Directors 2025-2027 Officers PRESIDENTNancy Rosenthal (LWV of Albany County) Nancy joined League in 2008 after attending a monthly general meeting and being asked by longtime League member Marjorie
League Conventions & Council 2025 State Convention 2024 LWVNYS Council Kit 2023 State Convention Standing Together. Defending Democracy June 20-22, 2025 Open to all members with only delegates assigned by local Leagues permitted
League Regional Training Workshops 2026 Regional Training Workshops Cazenovia: February 28, 2026 (registration deadline February 20) First Presbyterian Church, 27 Albany St. Cazenovia, NY 13035 New York City: March 14, 2026 (registration
State League Publications This section includes information specifically geared to help educate Local League Leaders on things from basic leadership and strategic planning, to skill development areas such as attracting
Executive Director & Project Staff Erica Smitka Executive Director Erica Smitka became the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of New York State (LWVNY) in July 2024, after
Join the LWV of New York State Persons at least 16 years of age who join the LWVNYS at any level shall be voting members at all levels of League. There
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Your Right to Vote in NYS Special Populations Report: Voting in Jails in New York State *Click button to download/view Voting in Jails in New York State: A Qualitative Analysis
Education Foundation (EF) 1919 Society We invite you to join the LWVNYS Education Foundation’s (EF) 1919 Society. It is easy to become a member. All you need to do is
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PRE CONVENTION The League of Women Voters of NYS started its 60th biennial state Convention with a pre-convention workshop on Friday. Libby Post, President of Progressive Public Affairs and Government
Climate Emergency TACKLING NEW YORK’S CLIMATE EMERGENCY April 7, 7:00 pm by Zoom Recording of Program Powerpoint Slides from Program New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019
Donate to the LWVNYS Education Foundation (EF) Those donors wishing to make tax deductible donations to support the educational activities of the League may do so by contributing to the
Local League Youth Programs CITIZENSHIP AND POLITICAL ACTIVISM Local League: LWV of the North CountryContact: Suzy Johnson The LWV of the North Country collaborated with Champlain Valley Educational Services to
League Legislative Action 2023 – 2025 2023 Group memo of opposition to changes to public campaign finance program (6/16/23) Watchdog groups release joint memo of opposition against changes to