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What voters need to know about the ERA from discrimination,” she said. “We will continue to do everyjvallone@liherald.com thing in our power to protect This November, voters in these rights and ensure everyNew York will have the oppor- one can live safely and freely in tunity to vote on an amend- the great State of New York.” Advocacy groups at both the ment to the state’s constitution, aimed at ensuring equal rights state and local level are beginto all under law. ning to spread the word about The current equal protection what the amendment entails. clause in the state’s constitu- The League of Women Voters tion already prohibof Central Nassau its discrimination recently held an b a s e d o n “ r a c e, “Appetizer & Postcolor, creed or relicard Party,” aimed gion.” The amendat educating neighm e n t w i l l a l l ow bors on what the New York voters to ERA is. include additional The League of classifications that SUSAN CUShMAN Women Voters is a people cannot be nonpartisan, grassLeague of Women discriminated roots organization Voters against, such as ethworking to protect nicity, national oriand expand voting gin, age, disability, sex, preg- rights. It empowers voters and nancy and pre gnancy out- defends democracy through comes, sexual orientation, and advocacy, education, and litigagender identity. tion at various levels of governThe decision to include the ment, and there are several amendment on this year’s bal- chapters on Long Island. lot came in mid-June. New Susan Cushman, the advocaYork’s Attorney General Letitia cy chair for the Central Nassau James said it was “a huge victo- division, said the idea was to ry in our efforts to protect our bring people together at the basics rights and freedoms.” Appetizer & Postcard Party, so “The ERA was advanced to the community and members protect access to abortion care, of the league could learn about enshrine this basic right in our the amendment, and if they constitution, and protect people
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Summer days slippin’ away at Merrick schools’ camp Students in the Merrick Union Free School District celebrated a fantastic summer at the district’s summer camp. The camp is the perfect place for kids to enjoy endless fun, exciting activities, and make lasting memories. Each day is packed with adventures that spark creativity, build skills, and foster friendships. From sports and games to arts and crafts, every camper left camp happy, with a bunch of new friends. Above, campers Elena, Courtney and Paige show off their letter art. Right, camper Liam dressed as Harry Potter for July-O-Ween. Story, more photos, Page 3.
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