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Keyword: Women's History Month

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In late 1916, Brooklyn’s Inez Milholland Boissevain, a prominent New York attorney and suffragist, was traveling the country, demanding equal rights for women, including the right to vote. By the time she reached the West Coast . . . more

3/9/17

Have you noticed? Women are making history

It is surely a positive sign for our society that women are no longer celebrated only for the help they give men. For a long time now, women have been heroes in their own right . . . more

3/10/16

Sandy Leonard and Ellen Cook, of the Daughters of the American Revolution Jerusalem Chapter, have portrayed Agent 355 and Anna Smith Strong, respectively, for prorgrams on George Washington’s Long Island spy ring.

Who inspired our local leaders?

In the late 1950s, the Levittown League of Women Voters welcomed the great Eleanor Roosevelt, who spoke at Division Avenue on the topic, “Could the Bill of Rights be passed today?” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/2/16

The Miss Wantagh Court will hold its second annual Women of Wantagh recognition event later this month.

Seeking women of distinction

The Miss Wantagh Court is busy preparing for the second annual Women of Wantagh event, known as W.O.W., to be held on Tuesday, March 29. It is Women’s History Month and the court is looking forward to recognizing local and inspirational women who have made a large impact within the community. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 3/1/16

The Miss Wantagh Court hosted its first Women of Wantagh program on March 30 at Wantagh Elementary School, honoring local women of distinction. From left are Nyatasha Jackowicz and Amanda Caso, ambassadors; Miss Wantagh Kayla Knight; Hempstead Town Clerk Nasrin Ahmad, Pageant Coordinator Ella Stevens; Christine Parola, second runner-up and Tylar Banedetto, ambassador.

Young women honor local role models

"I dwell in possibility,” wrote the poet and feminist Emily Dickinson. This is the very sentiment that might describe the eight women from Wantagh who were honored on March 30 by Miss Wantagh and her court, not only for their achievements in the community, but also for their ability to serve “as an inspiration to us all,” Kayla Knight, Miss Wantagh 2014, said. more

By Laura Schofer | 4/8/15

Women have helped shape journalism

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it would be fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping the world of communication, especially in the newspaper industry. more

3/26/15

Court to honor the Women of Wantagh

March is Women’s History month and it is befitting for Miss Wantagh and her Court to recognize and honor exceptional women of the town in the aptly named Women of Wantagh program. more

2/18/15

Women and the role they played in L.I.'s history

In observance of Women’s History Month, we thought it fitting to highlight some notable women who were instrumental in shaping present-day Long Island. more

3/20/14

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