Last month was the time to be thankful: voters throughout the US were empowered and voted to protect our democracy. LWVNYS and all our local Leagues, ILOs and MALS did their best to educate voters, empower them and GOTV. We all worked together, with LWVUS, local leagues, other organizations, in different communities to accomplish our...Continue Reading

State Budget Wins 2022 The state budget officially passed on Saturday, April 9th. We are pleased that this year many of the League’s budget priorities were included in the final budget proposal. Through our lobbying efforts the League was able to secure: •$5 million in TAP funding for incarcerated individuals •$4 million for local boards...Continue Reading

Election Day is almost here! I want to thank all of our members and local Leagues for the amazing work you’ve been doing during this election season. Voters are asking for more information, and you all are stepping up to provide nonpartisan, educational materials. We have had a numerous calls and emails in the office...Continue Reading

The goal of the League of Women Voters is to empower citizens to shape better communities worldwide. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political membership organization which: Acts after study and member agreement to achieve solutions in the public interest on key community issues at all government levels Builds citizen participation in the...Continue Reading