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LI women break barriers in defense manufacturing industry
A growing network of women leaders is tackling Long Island's defense manufacturing labor shortage — and reshaping the male-dominated industry — one contract, one company and one skilled job at a time.

'Bring the best local food possible'

Single women buy more homes, but men still lead overall, data shows

NewsdayTV celebrates Women's History Month

A year later, some see over-the-counter birth control pill as big step forward in U.S.

'Sky Queens' celebrated at American Airpower Museum

5 LI women in male-dominated fields on what it takes

These women rock: Simply Swifties, Joni Project and more

'It's a great collaborative space'

Inside LI's hidden 'mini-mall' of women-owned businesses

Remembering Alison Steele, WNEW-FM's iconic 'Nightbird'

'No doubt Lindbergh looked at this mural'
From customers to owners: Longtime friends reopen women's boutique

Historic mural by groundbreaking female pilot comes to aviation museum
Shop owner champions women empowerment through her boutique, community roles

Affirmations light the way at this yoga and wellness studio

Spa owner strives to promote self-care in the Black community

They don't wear capes, but these two LI women were awarded the title 'Shero'
Herstory Freedom Forum helps participants write so they can heal

Northport 'icon' has been teaching dance for 71 years

'I've made a significant difference'

LI witness to civil rights history still fighting for equal treatment

'Innovation and radicalism': SUNY Old Westbury was at the center of a feminist revolution in the '70s

LI high school groups aim to empower young women

Valley Stream girls athletes get boost from Olympic gold medalist

Grabbing the spotlight: LI's Gregory O'Connell honored

Women's History Month events on Long Island

'Dream big, work hard and never quit'

Messages of strength, diversity resonate at International Women's Conference

Photographer's mural celebrates pandemic heroes

'I belong to such a wonderful group of women'

U.S. stamp honoring Black jurist Constance Motley unveiled at LI ceremony

Memorial to victims of storied factory fire

Diverse cast of players made up the women's rights movement

Edith Windsor, whose historic court ruling opened the door to same-sex marriage, honored in Southampton

Lighthouse's female keeper finally honored by Coast Guard after 120 years

Meet the Long Island mom behind Be Clear Handbags

Linda Ellerbee looks back at an amazing career

Girls power through to lead Nassau Junior Firefighters

Young women lead Nassau junior firefighters board

Book casts Louisa May Alcott and Emily Dickinson as pen pals

Spirit + Soul owner manifested the career she dreamed

Pay for New York women in 2021 lagged behind earnings for men, state report says

In St. James, 'community over competition'

6 LI women share their leadership stories

Sisters infuse Caribbean culture into East End boutique

Students have the opportunity to speak their truth and be heard

By land or by sea, these 19th century women led a whale of a life

Celebrate Women's History Month at NYS parks on LI

A medical spa on a mission to help women

Looking back at the winter's big winners in HS sports In Episode 8 of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg Sarra and Newsday's high school sports team look back on the winter sports season, this year's winners and big surprises.
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