Annual Mercy College Conference Focuses On Women's Issues

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – The National Organization for Women's New York chapter will have its annual convention, "Empowering Women & Our Future" Saturday at Mercy College.

The National Organization for Women's New York chapter will have its annual conference Nov. 21 at Mercy College.
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James O'Rourke

11/17/2015 4:00 a.m.

The 6-hour event opens at 11 a.m. Among the talks on the agenda are “How to Run a Campaign & Win! Getting Strong Women Candidates Elected” at 2 p.m., “Women’s Rights in the Balance: What’s at State in the 2016 Election” at 3:15 p.m. and “Let’s Talk: Feminism, Race, Gender & Identity” at 4 p.m.

Several elected officials are expected to speak, including state Sen. Ruth Hassell-Thompson, state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, state Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia.

Attendees are urged to register before the event. Admission ranges from a $15, sliding student rate to $50 for “supporters.” Register here.

View a full program agenda here. For more information, e-mail nownewyorkstate@gmail.com or call 212-627-9895.

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