Meet the candidates
Thursday April 16, 7-8 PM Come meet the candidates for the new Long Island Activists Steering Committee – 2020-2021. Members will have the opportunity to hear from each candidate on why they wish to serve on Steering. Each speech (one to 3 minute maximum) will be followed with a Q&A from members. Moderator: William Conron…
Read MoreMarch 2020 Members Meeting (via teleconference)
In order to practice safe social distances during the Corona virus, this meeting was held on teleconference. Read meeting notes & agenda See meeting slideshow
Read MoreNYHA INFORMATION & PASSAGE STRATEGY SESSION
NOVEMBER 24, 2019 Long Island Activists next General Membership Meeting will focus exclusively on The New York Health Act (NYHA). New York State Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, the Co-author of the NYHA, with discuss this bill and address questions from those in attendance. The first part of this session will be informational – learning the details…
Read MoreProtesters Picket Outside NRA Fundraiser in New Hyde Park
Newsday – Click HERE to read the article on Newsday.com By Nicholas Spangler Updated September 27, 2018 10:05 PM A National Rifle Association fundraiser at the Inn at New Hyde Park Thursday night drew subdued protests from about 10 Long Island and Queens residents. “I oppose the NRA in every way, shape and form, and…
Read MoreNassau County Friends of the NRA Event Draws Protesters
News12 Long Island – Click HERE to view the video and read the article on News12.com Posted: Sep 27, 2018 6:20 PM EDT Updated: Sep 27, 2018 10:25 PM EDT NEW HYDE PARK – Protesters gathered outside a New Hyde Park catering hall Thursday night while the Nassau County Friends of the NRA held a fundraising event. A…
Read MoreGrechen Shirley Leads Rally for Universal Healthcare Outside Peter King’s Office
The Republican representative says ‘free is never free’ when it comes to Medicare for All Reported by Chelsea Irizarry Aug 7, 2018, 8:28 pm Click here to read full story MASSAPEQUA PARK — Activists rallied outside Republican Peter King’s office Tuesday, demanding universal healthcare alongside congressional candidate Liuba Grechen Shirley, who is trying to unseat King…
Read MoreProgressive Groups Looking Toward LI Congressional Primaries
Many activist leaders want to avoid the divisiveness of the 2016 Democratic primary battle. By Carol Polsky Updated June 10, 2018 12:14 AM Click here to read article on Newsday.com Progressive grassroots groups that emerged on Long Island after the election of President Donald Trump, seeking to avoid the party rancor of 2016, are agreeing…
Read More‘Handmaids’ Protest Opening of Hobby Lobby in Massapequa
Protestors say the company does not support women’s reproductive rights Click here to read story on Fios1 Website and to View Videos MASSAPEQUA — Hobby Lobby in Massapequa opened with many people lined up in front of the business to encourage shoppers to spend their money at another craft store on Monday. “We are just…
Read MoreResidents Gather to Protest Hobby Lobby Store in Massapequa
Click here to read article on Fios1 Website and view Videos Posted: May 29, 2018 6:36 AM EDTUpdated: May 29, 2018 7:19 AM EDT http://longisland.news12.com/clip/14381883/residents-gather-to-protest-hobby-lobby-store-in-massapequa MASSAPEQUA PARK –Some residents spent their Memorial Day protesting the new Hobby Lobby store in Massapequa Park. Demonstrators were dressed in costumes from the Hulu show “The Handmaid’s Tale.” They claim Hobby…
Read MoreOfficial Statement Regarding Israeli Actions Against Palestinian Demonstrators
The Long Island Activists are shocked and dismayed by the most recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Palestine and remain gravely concerned by the continued use of disproportionate force by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) against mostly peaceful Palestinian demonstrators in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. While no Israelis were killed or injured…
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