League of Women Voters of the City of New York -

What Makes New York City Run?
2005 UPDATE FOR 2001 EDITION
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A guide on New York City government. This 100 page paperback explains the various City offices. How budgeting, contracting, service delivery and land use are implemented under the current Charter. It is an indispensable tool for all who want to learn about New York City government. (Click here to view a sample chapter).

"The publication of What Makes New York City Run? was made
possible by grants from the United Way of New York,
Great Eastern Printing and Verizon Communications"

Join The League of Women Voters Today

As a member of the League of Women Voters you will:

- Stay informed about issues and government
- Make your voice heard
- Sharpen your skills in leadership, communications, networking, public speaking
- And more--(go to Membership page)

They Represent You 2007
Includes Supplement
Now only $4.00

A directory of elected officials from New York City. The directory includes the names, addresses, phone and fax numbers of elected officials. In addition, it provides detailed maps of the five boroughs and their corresponding legislative districts, community and school board listings, and tips on effective citizen communication with elected representatives.

"They Represent you":
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HOW WE ELECT OUR
PRESIDENT--WHAT'S
WRONG WITH THE
ELECTORAL COLLEGE?
Unlike the way we elect most other officeholders, the President of the United States is elected by a complicated, indirect system. For most other elections (i.e., Governors, U.S. Senators, etc.), voters simply vote for one of two or more candidates, and the one getting the most votes wins. Such elections are called "direct elections": the voter votes for the individual candidate of his or her choice. Elections for President, however, are quite different.
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Choosing the President 2008:
A Citizen's Guide to the
Electoral Process

Read about the participants: The voters, candidates, parties, media, and who gives and who gets the money; and about the process: The primaries and caucuses, nominating conventions, the general election campaign and Election Day).
The National League of Women Voters is offering this exceptional guide for $11.00!
The book can be ordered online.
Go to http://www.lwv.org, then click on Online Store in the right hand column.
Or call the National League's publication office: 202-429-1965 and 1-888-287-7424.

How to Be a Voter

This pamphlet describes voting procedures.To receive this illustrated pamphlet, send a stamped self-addressed envelope to the League of Women Voters of the City of New York, 45 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10038. You can also click here to print it out.

To find out about voting by absentee ballot go to the REGISTER AND VOTE page.
For Election dates and your polling site go to the ELECTIONS page.

BUY OUR LISTS OF
ELECTED NY CITY REPRESENTATIVES
Click below to buy lists of NY City's elected representatives:
includes district numbers, names, addresses, phone and
fax numbers, and email addresses and can be used for
mail-merge documents and as mailing labels.

$25.00 for NYC COUNCIL MEMBERS
(Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island)

$25.00 for NYC STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBERS
(Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island)

$15.00 for NYC STATE SENATE MEMBERS
(Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island)

$10.00 for NYC MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
(Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island)

Your order will be emailed as a computer file spreadsheet.

LEAGUE COURSES, 2008

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The League of Women Voters of the City of New York is a non-partisan organization whose purpose is to promote informed and active citizen participation in government. It neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. The League is supported entirely by membership dues and contributions from the public. For information related to city government, the General Elections, or for further information about the League and it's programs call the League Telephone Information Service weekdays from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m, at (212) 725-3541.

The publication of What Makes New York City Run? was made possible by grants from the United Way of New York, Great Eastern Printing and Verizon Communications.