League of Women Voters

The balance of power in Albany and in Congress is on the line this election season with lasting implications for our region. Brigid Bergin, award-winning City Hall and politics reporter...

Congestion pricing could reduce traffic in the busiest areas of NYC and bring in needed money for mass transit. But it would also add an expense for people who need...

Mayor Eric Adams declared a state of emergency to address a "crisis situation" over an influx of migrants from the border states. Over 20,000 migrants have arrived in New York...

Notice: Due to a scheduling conflict, this event has been cancelled. Please keep an eye out for a possible new date in the near future. ********** The Civil Rights movement...

Carolyn Maloney began advocating for women’s rights and achieved a series of firsts: the first woman to represent New York’s 14th Congressional District, the first woman to represent New York...

Civics education has been languishing for years. A recent Annenberg Public Policy survey found that only 26 percent of Americans can name all three branches of government. How does New...

"Beware of the Medical-Industrial Complex!" Nationwide more than 30 million people - or half of eligible Medicare beneficiaries - are enrolled in private healthcare plans called Medicare Advantage. Recently NYC...

New York City is facing a housing crisis as a growing number of migrants and homeless population need places to live. NYC Mayor Eric Adams recently expanded Deputy Mayor Ms....

Electric bikes and scooters are an increasingly popular and convenient way to move around New York City, but with their rapid rise in use there is growing concern about their...

New York will become the first city in the nation to implement congestion pricing. Under the new law, cars, buses, motorcycles and trucks traveling below 60th Street will be charged...