Hundreds of Women to Sue New York Over Prison Sex Abuse
Hundreds of formerly incarcerated women are planning to sue New York State for sexual abuse by prison guards under the recently passed Adults Survivors Act.
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BU Researchers: Downtime Is Imperative for Women
Women have twice the risk of mental distress compared to men but researchers have found a simple way women can combat negative mental health.
NYC Is Mandating Wage Transparency in Job Postings, Should Upstate Do the Same?
Employers in NYC will soon be required to include wage information in all job postings. Should New York mandate this across the entire state?
This Bainbridge, New York Native and BU Grad is Breaking Barriers at Toyota
Things are starting to change as women begin to take higher leadership roles in previously male-dominated industries. People like Lisa Materazzo of Bainbridge.
Victims of Binghamton Clothing Company Fire Remembered 108 Years Later
July 22, 2021 marked 108 years since the Binghamton Clothing Company fire that killed 31 people.
14 Women From Binghamton, New York Who’ve Left Their Mark on the World
On this International Women's Day, we are pleased to introduce you to 14 women who were born in the Southern Tier and who've left their mark on the world.
Broome WIC Program Working Remotely
The Broome County Women, Infants and Children’s, or “WIC” office is still providing services, but remotely over the telephone.
Number of Women on Corporate Boards to be Counted
A new law in New York State requires a study on the number of women who lead domestic and foreign corporations authorized to do business with the state.
Cornell Cooperative Extension Offers Course for Women in Farming
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County is looking to help agriculture operations in the area with a course designed especially for farm women.
More Women Playing Roles in Government as New Sessions Begin
The new Congress has a record number of female Representatives and the Broome County Legislature has two female caucus leaders.