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We are a non-profit state federation. Our membership includes women and men of every age, race, religion, political party and socio-economic background. We are a leading advocate on work-life balance and workplace equity issues.

In this section, you will read recent news releases and advocacy concerns as well as view our opinion editorials and letters to the editor. Members of the press who are writing about issues of concern to working women are encouraged to contact our Communications Committee at [email protected].

Latest News

New Family-Leave Policy for NYS

We should be proud to live in a state where our elected officials fight for the rights of working people, such as earning a living wage, and having paid family leave. Because women make up a majority of those earning minimum wage, and are often the care takers of children and other family members, this new budget will benefit the women of this state!

Grace LeGendre 2015 Fellowship Award Winners: Where are they now?
Raquel Soto and Marua Tyrell were our 2015 Fellowship Awards winners. Take a look and see/learn about each winners endeavors.

Compliments of Suzanne Kelly

Inventions Made by Women: Wow! Who Knew?
Jump through time and take a look at all the truly amazing accomplishments these women have achieved. Wow! Who knew?

Submitted by, Eileen Howe Bird CRWN

Capital Region Women's Network Presents Reality Store Program

Capital Region Women’s Network (CRWN) partnered with Girls Inc. to offer the Reality Store program on September 29, 2015 at the Girls Inc. Schenectady location, with 14 youth participating. Girls Inc. runs a vibrant after school program for Schenectady area youth that draws from Schenectady and the surrounding communities. 

NYS Women- Staten Island to present Women of Distinction Awards to Margaret Barry and Geraldine Walters Smith

The Staten Island chapter of New York State Women will honor their longest standing members Margaret Barry and Geraldine Walters Smith with their Lifetime Distinction Award. Margaret served the organization for 53years; Geraldine for 52 years.

Seven outstanding women will join Ms. Barry and Ms. Walters-Smith at the ceremony and luncheon on Saturday, April 2, 2016, noon, LiGreci’s Staaten, 697 Forest Avenue, and Staten Island. 

2016-2017 Officer Nominations

Do you have great ideas and thoughts about the future direction of this organization? Do you want to serve as a leader? Do you want to make an impact? If so, we need you! We are seeking good people to run for the offices of President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Written by Claire Knowles

Can You Go 24 Hours without Complaining?

Have you yet adopted the “no complaining rule?” Eight years ago, Jon Gordon’s book, The No Complaining Rule took the business world by storm, topping the best-seller’s list. The key to this book’s enduring success is that it offers positive ways to deal with negativity both at work and in other organizations. It requires that you shine a light on your own complaining.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Emotional Plea For Paid Family Leave
Women make up a majority of those earning the minimum wage, which has not kept pace with the rate of inflation over the last 50 years. Many of the modern, industrial nations of the world, our allies, have much higher minimum wages, without the disastrous consequences predicted by those who oppose raising the minimum wage. In fact, each of those states that have raised their minimum wages have experienced job growth much higher than that in every single state that did not raise the minimum wage. This is because raising the minimum wage pumps millions into local economies, providing a massive stimulus effect.
Member Benefit Update - 32% off Long Term Care Insurance

Member Benefit Update - Through New York Life and Dedicated Financial Solutions, all members of New York State Women Inc. as well as their Extended Family Members are eligible for up to 32% off Long Term Care Insurance, an important discount to take advantage of before changes increase in January.

2016 Fellowship Application for Graduate Study

Fellowships are awarded annually for graduate study to qualified women. The number and amount of the fellowships vary from year to year.

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