NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — March is Women’s History Month and Gov. Kathy Hochul kicked it off with a message celebrating the achievements of New York women and expressing her vision for gender equity.
"As the birthplace of the women's rights movement, women's history is New York's History," Hochul said. "We stand on the shoulders of giants, and as the first female Governor of New York State, I know I would not be here if not for the brave women who blazed the trails I have walked. As New Yorkers, we must embrace that legacy and ensure the future we leave for our daughters and granddaughters is an even brighter, fairer one than was left to us."
In the governor’s proclamation officially recognizing March as Women’s History Month, Hochul builds upon this year’s theme of “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope” by celebrating pioneering women in the field of medicine and healthcare and honoring New York women from throughout history for their contributions to politics, culture and more.
Along with the proclamation, Hochul’s delivered a video message which discusses the work being done in the state to strengthen childcare, expand equal opportunities for all women, and pass an Equal Rights Amendment.
In recognition of the month, Hochul also announced the following New York landmarks will be lit up purple on Tuesday:
One World Trade Center
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
Kosciuszko Bridge
The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
State Education Building
Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
Empire State Plaza
State Fairgrounds - Main Gate and Expo Center
Niagara Falls
The "Franklin D. Roosevelt" Mid-Hudson Bridge
Grand Central Terminal - Pershing Square Viaduct
Albany International Airport Gateway
MTA Long Island Railroad - East End Gateway at Penn Station
Fairport Lift Bridge
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