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Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas spoke about the power of women in government at a community forum hosted by the League of Women Voters.

Nassau County D.A. Singas speaks to the power of women in government

In honor of Women’s History Month, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas spoke to a group of residents — most of them women — at a community forum hosted by the League of … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/29/19

Johanna Mathieson-Ellmer, director of Artists in Partnership Inc., and Ed Kennedy, former music department chairman for the Long Beach schools, interviewed Long Beach resident Stephanie Klemons, far left, associate choreographer and global dance supervisor of Broadway’s hit musical “Hamilton.”

Up close with a Broadway artist

By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com “I knew I wanted to dance before I had reason, so I don’t try to superimpose one as an adult,” said Long Beach resident Stephanie Klemons, … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/14/19

Each honoree received a citation from Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen. From left were Louise Skolnik, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Susan Kluewer, Dr. Karen Blitz-Shabbir, Scottie Coads, Gillen, Cindy Vaupel and Marguerite Keller.

Rockville Centre women discuss overcoming obstacles

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Rockville Centre Democratic Club recognized six residents at its first “RVC Women of Distinction” panel on March 7. From artists to activists, each woman told her story to roughly 50 attendees at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/14/19

An artist’s rendering of famous Irish pirate Grace O’Malley, pictured directing her crew with a flick of her sword.

Cold Spring Harbor museum highlights history’s ‘pirate queens’

Visitors of Cold Spring Harbor’s Whaling Museum and Education Center will get a taste of untold history at the “Irish Pirates!” event on March 16. In addition to notable … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/14/19

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

Ashley Cegelski was honored at the 2018 Pathfinder Awards by Town of Hempstead Clerk Sylvia Cabana, left, and Town Supervisor Laura Gillen.

Lynbrook, East Rockaway women honored by Town of Hempstead officials

A Lynbrook High School senior and an East Rockaway resident were among 11 women recognized by the Town of Hempstead for their impact on the community through volunteer work, education and health services. They were presented with the 2018 Pathfinder Awards, in honor of Women’s History Month. more

By James Mattone | 4/12/18

Jackie Brown, with a Henrietta Easter bunny. The giant confection is made in-house annually for the season.

Celebrating the women-owned businesses in Oceanside

Ninety-eight years have passed since women gained the right to vote in the United States. The decades-long fight for the recognition ended with the 19th Amendment becoming part of the U.S. … more

By Peter Belfiore | 3/29/18

Little girls, carrying homemade signs, left, chanted alongside adults at the city Women’s March.

Women’s history: past, present, future

Last year, Laura Curran made history on Long Island when she was elected as Nassau’s first female county executive. Around that same time, women across the country — in every sector from … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 3/22/18

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

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