These numbers are down from 2007, but suggest a clear female majority in the teaching profession, especially in the earlier grades. (astapro.org)
In light of Public Advocate Letitia James launching her bid for New York State Attorney General on Wednesday — she would be the first black woman to hold statewide office if she wins — as well as New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray weighing higher office and Democratic state Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins becoming the first black female majority leader if Democrats take back the Senate, is the movement spreading to New York, too? (observer.com)
Maio, the legislature's first female majority leader, seemed more comfortable with women's issues. (hudsonvalleyone.com)