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Sara Josephine Baker was born in 1873 in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Daniel Mosher Baker and Jenny Harwood Brown.  Josephine was just 16 when her father and brother died in a typhoid fever epidemic.  It was this event that made Josephine decide to give up a scholarship to Vassar College and go to medical school to become a physician.

As bill language gestates, NOW boosts Women’s Agenda -http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/185734/as-bill-language-gestates-now-boosts-womens-agenda/

Late last week, the House of Representatives blocked a vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act. This was a blow to all of us who have worked so hard on policies to help close the wage gap.

Owego, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Women of different backgrounds and experiences gathered Wednesday to honor the achievements of one another.Some of this year's award recipients include the past president of the Binghamton chapter of New York State Women, and a Vestal High School student who volunteers at Lourdes Hospital and in after school programs.

Region Awards for the Regions – For these awards, the Region Director and/or Assistant Region Director will nominate their Region, or another Region. Chapter Awards as Nominated by the Region – For these awards, the Region Director and/or Assistant Region Director will nominate a chapter, or chapters, in their Region.

Recognition will be given for Women’s History Month projects, programs and other activities that generate community awareness of the contributions women have made in the community, the state and the nation’s history. Local chapters are encouraged to take a comprehensive approach to participation in the celebration of Women’s History Month.  View Full Instructions 

Sue Mager accepted a Proclamation from the Erie County, NY Legislature recognizing New York State Women, Inc. members for their continuing advocacy for working women in New York State on March 7th. In accepting the proclamation, she took the opportunity to honor our foremothers by reminding the legislators that our work is not done until a New York Women's Equality Act becomes a reality for New York State women.

Jane Arminda Delano was born in 1862 to George and Mary Ann Wright Delano in Montour Falls, New York (some sources give Townsend, NY, as her birthplace).  George Delano was a soldier in the Union Army during the Civil War and died of yellow fever in Louisiana and was buried there.  Jane never knew her father.  She attended Cook Academy and after completing her education, taught school for a short time.

Their history is our history—and the Suffrage Centennial Celebration March 1 – 3, 2013, in Washington, D.C. will celebrate us all. Come learn from the bold, brave band of suffragists who marched down Pennsylvania Avenue March 3,1913, proudly demanding their right to vote. More Information >>