NYS Women Inc News

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We are a non-profit state federation. Our membership includes women and men of every age, race, religion, political party and socio-economic background. We are a leading advocate on work-life balance and workplace equity issues.

In this section, you will read recent news releases and advocacy concerns as well as view our opinion editorials and letters to the editor. Members of the press who are writing about issues of concern to working women are encouraged to contact our Communications Committee at [email protected].

Latest News

NYSW, Inc., Westchester 2016 Scholarship Winner

On May 17, 2016, Kathy Stagg presented the Westchester Chapter 2016 scholarship award to Madison Sacramone at the May dinner meeting at which Madison and her father, Steven, were the honored guests. The award is for $1000, along with a student membership to NYSW, Inc.

Event date: 6/9/2016 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The St. Lawrence Chapter will have our Installation Dinner for our new officers and new members on June 9, 2016.

Rome Chamber of Commerce, Co-hosted the 22nd Congressional District Primary Political Forum
Professional Business Women of Rome, in partnership with the Rome Chamber of Commerce, co- hosted the 22nd Congressional District primary political forum. The event was held in the morning of May 11th at the Beeches Restaurant in Rome. Candidates spoke and were asked questions from students of our local high school along with area Community leaders.

Event date: 5/18/2016 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Rome Chapter Meeting - Essential Oils/Aromatherapy Speaker

Join us on May 18, 2016 for a fun and informative meeting and program. Our speaker will have a variety of essential oils to entice your senses.

Westchester Chapter sponsored a Women’s History Contest

The Westchester Chapter sponsored a Women’s History Contest in March in The Montessori Academy in Yonkers, New York.  The contest is open to all first, second and third graders.  Each student was asked to choose a woman that they felt had made a difference and why they felt the woman had made a difference.

Event date: 5/17/2016 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

The Clarence Chapter of NYS Women, Inc. May Meeting will consist of a presentation by Denise Reichard, historical dramatist. She will be presenting "An Evening With Eleanor Roosevelt" This is sure to be a fascinating presentation so we encourage you to bring a guest.

Event date: 5/11/2016 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Join us on May 11, 2016 for our Candidates' Forum in Rome, NY. Five congressional candidates will be answering questions in a forum setting. This meeting is co-sponsored with the Rome Chamber of Commerce.

Event date: 6/3/2016 - 6/5/2016

Annual State Conference

Register today for  our Annual Conference, June 3rd – 5th at the Embassy Suites in Saratoga Springs. We hope to see you all there for a fun and eventful weekend!

Event date: 5/7/2016 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

GLEF "World of Possibility Luncheon"

Join us on Saturday, May 7, 2016 for our "World of Possibility" Luncheon honoring the 2016 Grace LeGendre Fellowship recipients. 

CNY Chapter Grant Information

The CNY Chapter is offering (1) $500.00 grant to an adult women residing in Oswego, Madison and/or Onondaga County in financial need who is returning to school as a result of the recent recession, corporate downsizing or a change in family structure (i.e. separation, divorce or death) to specifically pursue an education in the medical and/or health sciences field. 

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