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NY has long served as a model for equality and fairness on several issues including women's rights. At the 2013 State of the State Address, governor Cuomo announced plans to advance a 10 point Women's Equality Act that will break barriers that perpetuate discrimination and inequality based on gender. Read the full report >>

When New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his State of the State Address on January 9, 2013, he included a 10 Point Plan for Women that covers many of the issues for which we in New York State Women advocate in our Legislative Platform and Advocacy Statement.

Kate Gleason was born the eldest of four children to William and Ellen McDermott Gleason in Rochester, New York, in 1865. Her father William owned a machine tool company that made gear cutting machine tools.

The theme, according to the National Women's History Project, is  Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. View their web site - http://www.nwhp.org/whm/index.php

We have introduced a new NIKE sponsorship level for our members. This is a great opportunity to market your business to over 600 people.

Achieving Equality for Women: New York has long served as a model for equality and fairness on several issues including women’s rights. The Governor today announced plans to advance a 10-Point Women’s Equality Act.

At the October meeting of Southern Finger Lakes Women (SFLW), Kelly McCarthy was named the 2012 Woman of the Year. Kelly currently serves on the Watkins Glen School Board and is an SFLW member.

Katherine T. King our 1962 State BPW President died Christmas Eve in Florida.  She was a young widow and a member of Delhi when she was Dean of Women there.

There are many organizations across New York State that interest me. I often find it difficult to decide to what groups and activities I want to support. NYS Women, Inc. has always been an easy participation decision for me. I first became involved as a member of the Tech Valley Chapter.

To “empower” means to give authority to, or power to act; to make yourself or someone else stronger, or more confident. In essence, it is a force for moving forward.