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Women’s History Month Celebrate And Honor the Trailblazing Women Who Help Shape The World

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According to brittanica.com, “International Women’s Day was first conceived at the Second International Socialist Women’s Conference in 1910. Its leaders, notably German activist Clara Zetkin, wanted to mobilize working women in a setting apart from the mainstream feminist movement, which they felt overlooked working women.

By the 1970s American feminist groups extended the now-mainstream International Women’s Day to Women’s History Week, an effort to amplify women’s history in schools. In 1975 the United Nations moved to formally sponsor an annual celebration of International Women’s Day. The force behind the movement made itself irresistible, and, as more and more groups began celebrating the full week—as well as lobbying for it to be nationally recognized—President Jimmy Carter designated the first National Women’s History Week, the week including March 8, in 1980.

Women’s history observations snowballed from there. By 1986, 14 states recognized March as Women’s History Month, and the next year the U.S. Congress established Women’s History Month as an annual federally recognized observance. Each sitting U.S. president since 1995 has issued a yearly proclamation honoring the role of American women in history.”

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Free Concert in the Park: Swingtime Big Band Returns to Nyack July 22

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July 8, 2025

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NYACK, NY – The Nyack Park Conservancy and ArtsRock proudly present a special evening of music under the stars as part of the beloved Free Music on the Hudson summer concert series.

🎶 SWINGTIME BIG BAND
📅 Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Memorial Park, Nyack, NY
🎟️ Free and open to all!

In honor of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, New York’s renowned Swingtime Big Band returns to Nyack for a powerful and joyful performance. The evening will feature a vibrant lineup of Big Band classics and timeless hits from the Great American Songbook, celebrating the music that uplifted a nation.

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets for a night of community, history, and unforgettable live music on the banks of the Hudson River.

For more information, visit Nyack Park Conservancy or ArtsRock.org.

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Small Business Resource Event in Clarkstown – Hosted by Congressman Lawler & SBA on July 11

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July 7, 2025

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Whether you’re starting a business, growing your existing one, or navigating challenges, this event is a valuable opportunity to connect with experts and access essential resources.

Date: Friday, July 11
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Clarkstown Town Hall

Meet with representatives from key organizations offering resources and support for small businesses:

  • U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

  • Lower Hudson Valley Small Business Development Center

  • Veterans Business Outreach Center

  • Community Capital NY (SBA Micro Lender)

  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Don’t miss it!

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