Women's Equality Act

Central New York group pushing for Women's Equality Act

Ellen Abbott — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:16:33 +0000

Supporters of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's 10-point Women's Equality Act are ramping up efforts to get support for the proposed legislation. The Women's Equality Coalition just launched a statewide television ad to raise awareness about the agenda, and supporters in one small central New York County are also raising their voices.

Local and state groups work to end sex trafficking

Ellen Abbott — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:08:00 +0000

It may sound like the stuff of Hollywood, but the sex trafficking trade is alive and well in the United States, and that includes central New York. Forcing young women and men into a life of prostitution is a very lucrative business, but there is a move afoot to end it in New York state.

Cuomo poll ratings down, but still higher than most pols

Karen Dewitt — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:58:59 +0000

A new Siena College poll finds a slight drop in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s popularity for the third month in a row. The poll finds the governor’s popularity has dropped to 64 percent -- still higher than most politicians in the country -- but an eight point slide from a 72 percent approval rating in December.

Catholics worry about provisions in women's equality act

Karen Dewitt — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 05:53:00 +0000

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal for a Women’s Equality Act has been praised by many legislators and women’s groups. But not everybody is applauding.