Tag: vote

Cuomo signs election reforms for November
Community Politics

Cuomo signs election reforms for November

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed into law election reforms that will make it easier for New Yorkers to vote and be counted in November. The three-part package includes a new measure which allows absentee ballot applications to be submitted to the Board of Elections immediately. A second measure gives voters […]

Election report offers voting improvements
Community Politics

Election report offers voting improvements

Expanded early voting hours; a multimedia campaign to encourage early voting; multi-lingual video instructions for how to vote absentee; changes in procedures to increase the number of available workers; drop boxes for returning absentee ballots; necessary voting equipment; and information-sharing partnerships with community organizations—these are just some of the recommendations […]

League cancels BOE candidate forums
News Politics

League cancels BOE candidate forums

Due to COVID-19 concerns, The League of Women Voters of Rye, Rye Brook and Port Chester will not be hosting Board of Education candidate forums this year prior to June 9 election vote. In keeping with our mission to educate the public on candidates and policy issues that impact our […]