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March 8: How to celebrate International Women’s Day in Queens

By Jessica Militello

Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers remarks to churchgoers at the Greater Allen AME Cathedral on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

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Hochul touts economic agenda, vows to fight Medicaid cuts in Sunday visits to Queens

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Op-Ed | The future of women’s rights and health

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Mayor Adams: Supreme Court ‘attempting to destroy’ women’s rights in Roe v. Wade reversal

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New York electeds react with fury to SCOTUS ruling striking down Roe

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‘This fight will continue’: Queens advocates, lawmakers condemn Supreme Court’s leaked ruling to overturn abortion rights

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Queens lawmakers join women’s rights activists in calling for reproductive justice amid Roe v. Wade uncertainty

By Julia Moro

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Center for the Women of New York in Bayside to mark 34th anniversary with virtual celebration

By Jenna Bagcal

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The Center for the Women of New York holds poster making contest in honor of Women’s History Month

By Jenna Bagcal

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‘A tenacious and unstoppable trailblazer’: Center for the Women of New York founder Ann Jawin, a Douglaston resident, dies at 97

By Jenna Bagcal

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Meng introduces a bill combating gender-based violence against women in humanitarian crises

By Jenna Bagcal

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Queens state senator and health advocates say new state law gives women control of their health decisions

By Jenna Bagcal

Breaking the silence

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Breaking the silence

By Ann Jawin

Opinion

Queens speaks out

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Opinion

New Yorkers stand tall

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Queens joins massive crowds for Women’s March on New York

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Queens joins massive crowds for Women’s March on New York

By Patrick Donachie

No plans are in place now, but a statue of a historic woman from Queens — such as former vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro (at right) — might one day replace the controversial Civic Virtue sculpture that once stood in Kew Gardens.

Why doesn’t a statue of a famous Queens woman replace the sexist Civic Virtue in Kew Gardens?

By Robert Pozarycki

Women reps seek equality

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Women reps seek equality

By Rebecca Henely

More from Around New York

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Top administrative judge tells state legislature staff increases are working in budget testimony

The Rainbow Flag stands tall at the Stonewall National Monument.

Trump administration derides Stonewall National Monument flag-raising ceremony as ‘political stunt’

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A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

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NYC Revolutionary Trail Launches June 2026: A Free AR Walking Tour for Families