November 2026

• 11/1, Sunday:
• 7:00 p.m. LWVS Book Discussion, Private Home
• 11/2, Monday:
• Mock Election at Scarsdale Middle School
• 11/3, Tuesday:
• ELECTION DAY
• 11/10, Tuesday:
• Scarsdale CNC Election, Scarsdale Public Library
• 11/19, Thursday:
• 9:30 a.m. Board Meeting, Village Hall
• 10:30 a.m. Gen Membership/Consensus Meeting (Proposed SBNC Resolution Amendments), Village Hall

December 2026

• 12/2, Wednesday:
• Scarsdale SBNC Election, Scarsdale Middle School
• 12/11, Friday:
• 9:30 a.m. Board Meeting, Village Hall
• 10:30 a.m. Gen Membership/Consensus Meeting (CNC Election), Village Hall

January 2027

• 1/8, Friday:
• 9:30 a.m. Board Meeting, Village Hall
• 1/23, Saturday:
• 5:00 p.m. Winter Social, Private Home
• 1/29, Friday:
• 9:30 a.m. Board Meeting, Village Hall
• 10:30 a.m. Gen Membership/Consensus Meeting (SBNC Election), Village Hall

The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale (LWVS) has been working tirelessly this fall. As a non-partisan, political organization, it is our charge to promote civic engagement and active participation in government. To that end, I encourage all registered voters to VOTE! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Throughout September and October, our Voter Service chairs and Board members have been involved in voter registration drives, development of candidate information for the Vote411.org voter guide, and various get-out-the-vote initiatives.

Voters have four ways to vote: by early mail ballot, by absentee ballot, in person during Early Voting, and in person on Election Day. Completed ballots may be submitted by mail (include first class postage), hand delivered to the Westchester Board of Elections, or placed in secure drop boxes at any Early Voting polling location during Early Voting or at your polling location on Election Day. Mailed ballots must be postmarked no later than November 3 (and are no longer necessarily postmarked on the same day they are placed in the mailbox, so if in doubt, please take your ballot to the post office and ask for it to be postmarked on the spot). Those who plan to vote in person on November 3, Election Day, please note that you must vote at your assigned polling location.

LWVS Youth Engagement has been working collaboratively with Scarsdale Middle School to foster youth civic engagement through its annual school-wide Mock Election and 8th grade Civics Jeopardy competitions. At Scarsdale High School, LWVS participated in Global Citizenship Day with a presentation including our SHS Students Inside Albany participants Samantha Goldban and Anushri Rana. We hope that all these programs spark a lifelong interest in community involvement and teach students that voting in every election is important.

Our fall book club meets this evening to discuss On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder. Our discussion is sure to be thoughtful and engaging. We look forward to seeing you tonight.

I welcome everyone in the Scarsdale community to join the League and support our work. I encourage all of you to stay informed, active, and engaged citizens -- your participation enhances and strengthens our democracy!

Warmly,

Beth Cukier

General Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

There are Four Ways to Vote

1. Early Mail ballot: no reason or excuse needed.  The online application deadline was October 24, but applications can be made in person through November 2 at the Westchester County Board of Elections (445 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601).

2. Absentee ballot: available only for those unable to vote in person due to specific reasons; consult the Westchester County Board of Elections website for details. The online application deadline was October 24, but applications can be made in person through November 2 at the Westchester County Board of Elections (445 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601).

3. In Person during Early Voting (Saturday, October 24, 2026 to Sunday, November 1, 2026): at any of the early voting polling locations and times in Westchester County.

4. In Person on Election Day (Tuesday, November 3, 2026): only at your assigned polling location.

Consult the General Election page on our website for additional information.

Important Dates:

• 11/1 (Sunday): Last day of Early Voting.
• 11/2 (Monday): Last day to apply IN PERSON at the Westchester County Board of Elections (445 Hamilton Avenue, 8th Floor, White Plains, NY 10601) for an Early Mail or Absentee Ballot.
• 11/3 (Tuesday): General Election Day
• In-person voting only at your assigned polling location.
• Last day to postmark a completed early mail or absentee ballot. LWVS strongly suggests that ballots to be sent via mail delivery be deposited inside the post office.
• Last day to submit an early mail or absentee ballot in person to the Westchester County Board of Elections or any Westchester County polling site by 9 p.m., the close of the polls.

Questions regarding voting may be directed to the Scarsdale League of Women Voters, Voter Service at LWVSVoterService@gmail.com.

The Ballot

During the General Election, Scarsdale residents will vote on the following races: 

1. N.Y. Congressional District 16

2. N.Y. Governor

3. N.Y. Lieutenant Governor

4. N.Y. Attorney General

5. N.Y. Comptroller

6. N.Y. Supreme Court Justice (vote for up to 3)

7. N.Y. Senate District 37

8. N.Y. Assembly District 88

9. Westchester County Board of Legislators District 5

Remember to Vote in Our Local Election Too!

Citizens Nominating Committee Election

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

In-Person Voting at Scarsdale Public Library

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

OR

Vote by Mail-In Ballot

The Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) is the body of 30 residents serving staggered, 3-year terms that vets applicants and nominates the proposed non-partisan slate for the Village Board of Trustees, including Mayor (every other year). Each year, voters elect new representatives from their neighborhood to fill spots vacated by those who have completed their CNC service.

All information about candidates and voting procedures, including instructions for voting by mail, can be obtained by consulting the Scarsdale Procedure Committee website.  Full information plus mail-in ballots can also be found in hard-copy form at Village Hall and at the Scarsdale Library.

Please join us for our

LWVS Fall Book Discussion TONIGHT

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century 

by Timothy Snyder

Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Private Home

Please join us on this evening, Sunday, November 1st, from 7:00 to 8:30 pm to discuss On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century by Timothy Snyder.

Written in the wake of the 2016 election, this short 128-page book uses the collapse of 20th century European democracies as a warning and guide to resisting America’s turn towards authoritarianism. With the midterm elections two days later on November 3rd, this is the perfect time to discuss how to recognize threats to our democracy and what we need to do to preserve our freedoms in the years to come. 

Bronx River Books in Scarsdale Village is offering a 10% discount on the purchase of the book when you mention you are participating in the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale Book Club.

We look forward to seeing you this evening!

Mock Election at Scarsdale Middle School

Monday, November 2, 2026

On Monday, November 2, the day before Election Day, League members and volunteers will support the Social Studies Department’s Mock Election. All Scarsdale Middle School students will go to the Great Hall during their Social Studies classes to cast their votes for candidates on this year's ballot. The Youth Engagement Committee will provide students with voter guides, outlining the candidates and explaining important ballot proposals, so they can be informed voters. League members and volunteers will be staffing polling station tables to check the young voters in before they cast their ballots.

Upcoming Information Session and Consensus Meeting on the Proposed Amendments to the SBNC Resolution

Thursday, November 19, 10:30 a.m.

Village Hall, 3rd Floor Meeting Room

At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, LWVS will hold a general membership information session regarding the proposed amendments to the School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) Resolution. Adam Hellegers and Sarah Bell, current Resolution Co-Chairs, will be present to answer questions. All members of the public are welcome to attend.

A consensus discussion will immediately follow the November 19 information session for purposes of making recommendations to the Administrative Committee. Only League members may be present for the consensus discussion. Those who have not yet paid annual dues are welcome to renew/join at the event.

The SBNC is the body that vets applicants and nominates the proposed slate for the Scarsdale Board of Education. The SBNC Resolution is the document that governs the School District's non-partisan election system. The SBNC Administrative Committee is the body that solicits candidates for SBNC, runs the SBNC election, reviews and proposes amendments to the SBNC Resolution, and runs the referendum on the amendments, if any.

The community will be voting on the proposed amendments on Wednesday, December 2, together with the SBNC New Member Election. The SBNC Election will take place at Scarsdale Middle School.

For more information, please contact Shilpa Spencer, LWVS School Election System Chair.

LWVS General Membership Information Session

and Consensus Meeting  on the Village Election System

Friday, December 11, 2026

10:30 a.m. at Village Hall, 3rd Floor Conference Room and via Zoom

LWVS welcomes all members of the public to its annual general membership information session regarding this year's Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC) election. Scarsdale Procedure Committee Chair Daniel Besikof and Vice Chair Allison Zolothave been invited to present and answer questions.

The Procedure Committee is the body that solicits candidates for CNC, proposes amendments to the Resolution, and runs the CNC election and referendum on the amendments. The CNC is the body that vets applicants and nominates the proposed slate for the Village Board of Trustees, including Mayor. The Non-Partisan Resolution is the document that governs the Village's nonpartisan election system.

A consensus discussion will immediately follow the information session for purposes of making recommendations to the Procedure Committee. Only League members may be present for the consensus discussion. Those who have not yet paid annual dues are welcome to renew/join at the event.

For more information, please contact Diane Baylor and Attiya Malik, LWVS Village Election System Chairs, at LWVS.ves@gmail.com.

Global Citizenship Day at Scarsdale High School

On Friday, October 9, LWVS Youth Services Chair Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez had the pleasure of presenting to Scarsdale High School students on Global Citizenship Day by sharing information about the League's history, role, and activities, both nationally and locally.

Joining her were SHS students Samantha Goldban and Anushri Rana, who attended Students Inside Albany this past spring.  They spoke about their impactful experience in Albany and encouraged fellow students to learn more about the Students Inside Albany program.

Civics Jeopardy at Scarsdale Middle School

During the last week of October, League members and SMS parent volunteers were in eighth-grade classrooms supporting the Social Studies teachers for its annual digital Civics Jeopardy Game. Students competed in teams to see what they knew about civics and gained a greater understanding of the election process and the importance of voting.

The League thanks the many volunteers from the Scarsdale Middle School community and the League for volunteering, as well as the SMS Social Studies department for this great opportunity to help students learn about civics.

Joseph J. Cinquemani (R)

George S. Latimer (D)

LWVW Candidate Forum for Congressional District 16

The recording of the LWVW-conducted Candidate Forum for NY Congressional District 16 is available and can be viewed on LWV of Westchester's candidate forum webpage or on the candidate forum playlist of LWVW's YouTube channel The candidates running for election are Joseph J. Cinquemani (R) and George S. Latimer (D).

Membership Renewal Reminder

It's a new membership year! Rejoin the League today!  

It’s time to renew your membership with the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale! Whether you are new to our distinguished organization or have been involved for years, the LWVS invites you to become a member for the 2026-2027 year. Your membership in the LWVS automatically grants you membership in the county, state, and national leagues. 

Follow the link below to learn about the benefits of membership or simply to rejoin. Please contact LWVS Membership Chair Liz Sipprelle at LWVSmembership@gmail.com with any questions.

Stay Connected!

The LWVS Bulletin is published monthly. To ensure that you receive our news directly, please provide your preferred email and physical mailing address when you renew your membership or join for the first time.

Bulletins will be sent via eblast and posted on our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages.

Contact us at LWVSMembership@gmail.com with any questions about your membership status or to change/update your contact information.

Thank you

Thank You, LWVS Volunteers!

October was a busy month, and it showed what this League can do when members pitch in. A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who gave their time and talent.

Thank you to Amber Yusuf for diving into our treasury and processes with such energy and care. Thanks also to Amber Yusuf, Erika Rublin, and Diane Baylor for their Quickbooks deep dive, which will make our finances easier to manage for years to come.

Thank you to Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez and the 2026 Students Inside Albany participants Samantha Goldban and Anushri Rana for making the SHS Global Citizenship Day a success. 

Thanks also to Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez and Eul Hui for organizing a legion of League and PTA volunteers to run Civics Jeopardy in all of the Scarsdale Middle School 8th grade Social Studies classes. Thank you to the SMS Social Studies teachers and administrators for their continued support of this program.

Thank you to June Deng for representing LWVS at the Scarsdale Chinese Association gathering and helping neighbors register to vote. Thank you to Kathy Gray for her Voter Service work coordinating with other Westchester Leagues to develop candidate information for Vote411.org, conduct voter registration drives, coordinate candidate forums and display our League Get Out the Vote banners at Village Hall and Chase Park. Thank you to Liz Sipprelle, Anne Lyons, Diane Baylor, June Deng and Kathy Gray for their work developing voter education materials.

Thank you to Liz Sipprelle and Anne Lyons for their diligent membership outreach. Thanks to Shilpa Spencer for keeping our membership records and stats accurate and up to date.

Thanks to portfolio chairs Debbie Bhatt and Dalya Khan for monitoring the school and village budget processes, and major community projects, and to Shilpa Spencer and Diane Baylor for studying the SBNC and CNC election processes.

Thank you to Dana Matsushita for her work on communications and for producing this Bulletin each month. Thank you to Diane Baylor for keeping the League and the community informed through accurate and up-to-date information on our website, and to all who post and repost League updates on social media.

I am grateful to all of our volunteers for the many ways they contribute to the League. I look forward to all the positive work that lies before us!

All my best,

Beth Cukier

Village of Scarsdale

As of October 31, 2026

Board of Trustees

Justin Arest, Mayor

2nd term ends April 2027

Dara Gruenberg, Deputy Mayor

2nd term ends April 2027

Tim Foley

1st term ends April 2028

David Goldschmidt

1st term ends April 2027

Jason Kofman

1st term ends April 2027

Ron Schulhof

1st term ends April 2028

Scott Silberfein

1st term ends April 2028

Board of Education

Suzie Hahn, President

2nd term ends June 2028

Colleen Brown, Vice President

  2nd term ends June 2028

Leah Dembitzer

1st term ends June 2027

Jim Dugan

  2nd term ends June 2027

Laura Ying Liu

1st term ends June 2028

Omer Wiczyk

1st term ends 2029

Kevin Ziegler

1st term ends 2029

League of Women Voters of Scarsdale

2026-27

Officers

President: Beth Cukier

LWVSpresident@gmail.com

First Vice President: Deborah Bhatt

Second Vice President: Kathy Gray

Corresponding Secretary: Dana Matsushita

LWVScommunications@gmail.com

Recording Secretary: Diane Baylor

LWVSrecsecretary@gmail.com

Treasurer: Amber Yusuf

LWVStreasury@gmail.com

2026-27 Elected Board Members

Dalya Khan

Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez

Susan Lee

Attiya Malik

Nan Eileen Mead

Liz Sipprelle

Shilpa Spencer

2026-27 Appointed Board Members

June (Xun) Deng

Eul Hui

Anne Lyons

Kitt Rosenthal

Committee Chairs

Advocacy: TBD

Audit: Erika Rublin (Off-Board)

Book Group: Dalya Khan

Budget: TBD (Off-Board) 

Bylaws, Policies, and Procedures: Diane Baylor

Communications:

• Bulletin Editor: Dana Matsushita 
• Eblast: Dana Matsushita  
• Publicity: Dana Matsushita 
• Social Media: TBD
• Website: Diane Baylor 

Development/Finance Drive: Anne Lyons

Environment/Sustainability: TBD

Local Budgets:

• School Budget: Dalya Khan
• Village Budget: Deborah Bhatt

Local Election Systems:

• School Election: Shilpa Spencer
• Village Election: Diane Baylor and Attiya Malik

LWVW Liaison: Diane Baylor and Kitt Rosenthal

Membership: Liz Sipprelle

• Membership Statistician: Shilpa Spencer

Nominating Chair: Diksha Mudbhary (Off-Board) 

Planning, Zoning, and Major Projects: Deborah Bhatt

Programming/Education: Susan Lee

Voter Service: Kathy Gray and June (Xun) Deng

• Candidate Forum(s)
• Naturalization Court
• Voter Registration Drive(s)

Youth Engagement:

• SHS Global Citizenship Day: Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez and Eul Hui
• SHS Students Inside Albany: Nan Eileen Mead
• SMS Civics Jeopardy: Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez and Eul Hui
• SMS Mock Election: Mayra Kirkendall Rodriguez and Eul Hui

Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport – Get Involved!

The League of Women Voters

Creating A More Perfect Democracy 

For Over 100 Years

The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale (LWVS) is a volunteer nonpartisan political organization which promotes political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League is nonpartisan in that it does not support or oppose any candidate for public office; it is political in that it takes positions on selected governmental issues after serious member study and consensus.