Making Democracy Work for the Rivertowns of Westchester County

The League of Women Voters of the Rivertowns encourages active and informed participation by residents in these communities:

Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Sleepy Hollow, Tarrytown and Yonkers

WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US!

The LWV of the Rivertowns is a local chapter of the League of Women Voters of the United States,
which has chapters at the local, county, state and national levels.
At all levels, LWV is a nonpartisan, multi-issue, grassroots organization
that encourages informed, active participation in government and local communities.   
The League of Women Voters is unique in its strict non-partisanship. 
While we may lobby in support or in opposition of issues or legislation, we never support nor endorse
candidates or political parties.

Visit our About page to learn more about the history of the LWV.


Visit our Voter Information Page for information about voting in NYS.

LWVR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy - Click Here to Read: DEI Policy

check out our YouTube channel for videos of past LWVR programs
and candidate forums:
www.youtube.com/@lwvrivertowns5747

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LWV NEWS

Our Most Recent Event: “Meet Our Women on the Inside” - an interactive conversation with first year NYS Assembly Members Dana Levenberg and Mary Jane Shimsky. The entire event is recorded here: www.youtube.com/@lwvrivertowns5747

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On March 14 the LWV Westchester and Westchester Disabled On The Move, Inc. co-sponsored
Voting and Disabilities Rights Special Event
concerning NYS voting rights with an emphasis on those with disabilities. To watch program go here:

In March our League was invited to have an informational table to register new voters and answer questions about the League of Women Voters at the Annual Women’s Empowerment Conference at Mercy University, Westchester Campus.

Representing the Rivertowns LWV: Linda Fleischman, Ann Scholl , Joann Watterson and Jurate Mohen . Several members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity joined our registration drive. (This is the oldest collegiate black Greek letter organization.)

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On-going until Election Day in November:
join us to pass the ERA Amendment to the NYS Constitution (vote “yes” on the reverse side of your ballot!).
NYS now does not prohibit discrimination based on ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or reproductive healthcare .
Why a constitutional amendment?
It would give us
permanent protection.
Without a constitutional amendment, politicians could roll back our fundamental rights at any time.

If passed, this would be the most progressive state constitutional amendment in the US.
For more information (and to join us) go to:
https://nyequalrights.org/

RESIDENTS OF SLEEPY HOLLOW: TO SEE VIDEO OF THIS FORUM PLEASE GO TO www.youtube.com/@lwvrivertowns5747

click on picture to read the latest issue of the LWVNY “State Voter”

LWV NYS Legislative Priority Issues for 2024: Encourage funding for County boards of elections, election reforms, funding for the Public Campaign Finance Board, an expansion of the bottle bill, education financing and fair pay for home care. Additional priority issues related to good government include criminal justice reform, rural issues, healthcare, women’s issues, and other environmental issues. To find your NYS Assembly representative go here or NYS Senator go here.


TO JOIN THE LWV OF THE RIVERTOWNS
(NOT FOR WOMEN ONLY!)

GO HERE:
join LWV Rivertowns

(or click on the Join/Renew tab above)


We are part of LWV United States

Click here to:

LEARN ABOUT LWV ISSUES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY!
LWVUS leaders and volunteers work on key issues that matter to voters and impact public policy nationwide.
TO LEARN MORE AND, IF YOU WISH,
HOW YOU CAN HELP, GO TO:
https://www.lwv.org/

MAKE A DIFFERENCE :
POLL WORKERS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL ELECTIONS
!
what is involved in becoming a poll worker?
click here to find out:
all about being a poll worker

LWVR PRESIDENT'S LETTER

from Susan Maggiotto

MARCH 2024 Click Here


We join with Leagues throughout the country in mourning the sudden passing of LWVUS President Deborah Ann Turner. Click here to learn more about this beloved fearless advocate for voting rights and empowering women.


IMPORTANT MEETING DATES

All are welcome to join us at our upcoming Board Meeting:
Saturday, April 13th, 10:00 a.m.
at the Hastings Public Library, lower level.
For additional information, please email to:
info@lwv-rivertowns.org

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, June 8th, 10:00 a.m.
LWVR Annual Meeting at the Andrus on Hudson,
185 Old Broadway, Hastings-On-Hudson, NY

The 2023 Directory of Officials, contains contact details for all local government representatives in Westchester County.
To purchase, go to:
my.lwv.org/new-york/westchester/directory-officials.

IMPORTANT VOTER REGISTRATION DATE COMING UP:

Saturday, March 23, 2024: 
Last day 
voter registration form  must be received by the
Board of Elections (by mail or in person).

You can go to : BOE voter registration or the new 
NYS Board of Elections Online Voter Registration portal.

CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION STATUS
click on this link :
NYS Voter Registration Database Search

Do you wonder:
HOW IS A CAUCUS DIFFERENT FROM A PRIMARY?

Caucuses are meetings run by political parties that are held at the county, district, or precinct level.   In the months before a presidential election, several states hold caucuses where candidates vie for party support. Caucus participants then vote for the candidates they support; the number of votes each candidate receives determines how many party delegates will be sent to support that candidate at the party’s convention, based on the state party’s rules.  More details: click here


Upcoming election dates for the Rivertowns:

March 19: Village Elections
Village elections are held on the third Tuesday of March. The only Rivertowns village election in 2024 is for three Sleepy Hollow Trustees.

SLEEPY HOLLOW RESIDENTS:
See flyer opposite on details
of March 11 Candidate Forum on zoom

March 23: Early voting begins for April 2 primary

April 2: Presidential primary (all political parties)

June 25: Primary for NYS Assembly, NYS Senate
and US Senate (all political parties)

November 5: General Election


WHY WE ALL SHOULD VOTE
Sometimes elections can come down to a small number of votes which greatly affect how our cities, state and nation are run. Your vote counts!
EVERY ELECTION IS IMPORTANT AND EVERY VOTE MAKES A DIFFERENCE!
Increasing the number of people that vote in each election means better representation, more funding to our communities, and a better quality of life. Politicians listen to two things, money and votes. Education, healthcare, immigration, infrastructure, the economy, social security, our veterans, etc. are all affected by our vote!


TO FIND YOUR PERSONAL VOTING INFORMATION:
Go to Vote411.org
here

 

(click here:) https://www.lwv-rivertowns.org/donate

BY CLICKING ON THE “DONATE” TAB (upper right corner) YOU CAN SEE HOW YOUR DONATION SUPPORTS
THE LWV EDUCATION FUND (tax-deductible)
OR OUR DAY-TO-DAY ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING WORK (very important but not tax-deductible).
AND
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO “MAKE DEMOCRACY WORK!”