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Ford with Patrick Mullaney, who replaced her in the legislature.

Denise Ford honored for decades of service

Explore Denise Ford's legacy of community service and leadership, honored during Women's History Month. Learn about her impactful contributions and enduring dedication. more

By Angelina Zingariello | 3/29/24

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

Marcella Pizzo, right, talked to a student studying social work about research at Adelphi University’s research conference.

East Meadow’s Marcella Pizzo is a leader in social work

East Meadow resident Marcella Pizzo started her career as a high school English teacher in Brooklyn. But after seeing some of the mental hardships that these kids faced, she knew there was more … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/16/23

Randi Shubin Dresner, chief executive and president of Island Harvest, has worked in nonprofits since she was a child.

It all started the moment she raised her hand

When Randi Shubin Dresner was 8, she raised her hand during a school assembly — and that one action shaped the course of her life. The assembly, at McVey Elementary School in East Meadow, was … more

By Mallory Wilson | 3/10/23

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

A William L. Buck student with her paper doll.

At District 24, students celebrate Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, students at Valley Stream district 24 schools learned about and explored the significant contributions made by women who left their mark in history. At … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/25/22

Johnnie Walker, Worthy Matron W. Simone-Monet Wahls and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby are all Black women helping women.

Leaders honored (and not just for Women’s History Month)

Baldwinite Johnnie Walker, 80, Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, 83, and seven other women of distinction were honored for Women’s History Month “Women Leading the Way” event at the … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/24/22

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

State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin presented each of the honorees with citations from her and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky.

Rockville Centre women honored for overcoming obstacles

From being denied opportunities because of their race and gender to becoming successful businesswomen and community activists during a global pandemic, the seven women honored at the Rockville Centre … more

By Melissa Koenig | 4/8/21

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

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