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Valuing our women leaders doesn’t end in March

The increasing number of women in positions of leadership has been vital to changing our national narrative about what is fair and equitable. I have known great female leaders throughout my career . . . more

By Patrick M. Pizzo II | 3/30/23

Susan Gottehrer, director of the Nassau chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union, has witnessed, participated and taught about the power of protests and essential need to speak up for rights and overall human equality.

Participating in, instead of watching, history

She described herself in college as a “timid soul” with a fear of public speaking. Meet Susan Gottehrer now, and you’ll find out that’s nowhere near accurate. more

By Karina Kovac | 3/4/23

Celebrate Women’s History Month

These days, we smile or roll our eyes when we hear the term “fashion police,” but leading up to the Nixon administration, wearing the wrong outfit could land an otherwise innocent young woman in hot water. more

3/3/22

We need more women elected leaders

It’s been over 27 years since Colin Ferguson stepped onto a Long Island Rail Road train in Mineola and started indiscriminately firing a 9mm pistol at passengers. The attack propelled Carolyn McCarthy to run for Congress. more

3/4/21

Let’s celebrate women speaking truth to power

On Friday, many countries worldwide are commemorating International Women’s Day. Meanwhile, in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, all of March will be marked by . . . more

3/8/19

Strong women will not be silenced

When acclaimed poet and memoirist Maya Angelou described the makings of a great woman in her 1995 poem “Phenomenal Woman,” she wrote of a female spirit that . . . more

3/2/18

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, center, recently appeared on “Good Day Street Talk” to discuss Women’s History Month.

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Sweeney marks Women’s History Month

Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, of Wantagh, participated in programs locally and beyond that were designed to celebrate Women’s History Month. Sweeney appeared on “Good … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/4/17

Six honorees were recognized at the third annual Women of Wantagh event on March 27. From left, Coordinator Ella Stevens, Honorees Melissa Swanson, Diane Sales, Maureen Conklin, Maureen Goldberg, Anne Marie Murale, Cathy Powell and Hempstead Town Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney.

Miss Wantagh Court celebrates local women

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Miss Wantagh Court honored six local women at the third annual Women of Wantagh celebration on March 27. With purple balloons and decorations lining … more

By Rebecca Anderson | 4/4/17

Dr. Tonie McDonald, center, the superintendent of the Levittown School District, won the Town of Hempstead Pathfinder Award. Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, left, Supervisor Anthony Santino and Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad commended McDonald for her commitment to the community.

Levittown superintendent wins Pathfinder Award

To commemorate Women’s History Month, Hempstead Town leaders honored Dr. Tonie McDonald, the superintendent of the Levittown School District, and 10 other women for their contributions to the community at the annual Pathfinder Awards ceremony on March 7. more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/21/17

The Miss Wantagh Court will host the third annual Women of Wantagh recognition event later this month.

Miss Wantagh Court seeking women of distinction

The Miss Wantagh Court is preparing for the third annual Women of Wantagh event. The 2017 WOW will be celebrated on March 27 at 7 p.m. more

3/9/17

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