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Merrick resident Lucille Munson, who will celebrate her 100th birthday next Wednesday, said she would make it a point to vote in person on Election Day.

A Merokean turning 100 offers some advice: get out and vote

2020 is the 100th anniversary of a constitutional amendment that changed the course of American history. Because of the efforts of suffragists like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott, who … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/8/20

In 2017, the City of Glen Cove and the Long Island Woman Suffrage Association had dedicated a Woman Suffrage historic marker on Dosoris Lane to commemorate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in the state of New York and the contribution of Glen Cove Suffragists.

Glen Cove, a ‘Woman Suffrage City’ for August

The plight for women’s voting rights is currently being in the city. This comes after the Glen Cove City Council voted on July 28 in favor of designating Glen Cove as a “Woman Suffrage City” for the month of August. more

By Jennifer Corr and Danielle Agoglia | 8/17/20

An ornate dressing gown is on display in an unusual place — the center of a ship. The piece is part of the the Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor’s latest exhibit, “Heroines at the Helm.”

New exhibit in Cold Spring Harbor highlights the 'Real Housewives of Whaling'

In 1845, Mary Brewster sailed from Connecticut on the ship, “Tiger,” to accompany her husband for a three-year-long journey on the open seas. He was a whaler. At the time her decision was … more

By Alyssa Seidman | 10/4/18

Diana Harrison, left, Jeanne Cardinal and Ann Lichtenstadt were among the guests celebrating at the tea party, which commemorated 100 years of women’s right to vote in New York.

Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook celebrates 100 years of women’s right to vote

The Historical Society of East Rockaway and Lynbrook held its 12th annual Celebration Tea Party fundraiser at the Lynbrook Public Library on Jan. 29. more

By Michael Smollins | 2/8/17

Rockville Centre resident Edna Buckman Kearns was a leading activist in the state and national campaigns to get women the right to vote.

The impact of the 19th Amendment

Ninety years ago, the United States was a different place. There were 107 million people living here; life expectancy was 54 years for men and 55 for women; the average annual salary was $1,236, and Gangland crime was rampant in major cities. more

Theresa Navarra | 8/25/10

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