“Imminently, Roe v. Wade will be overturned here in the United States. It is the largest set back for women’s rights in the history of this country.” said Sonia Ossorio, president of the National Organization for Women in New York.

“Adrienne is ready to lead and ready to hold her own. She won't be a rubber stamp for the Mayor. That balance of power is critical," said Sonia Ossorio, NOW-NYC Executive Director.

“We believe with Adrienne Adams as speaker the chances for real reform can happen”

With a historic 31 member majority of women, and an historic year for gender representation, women’s groups are working with the new majority to empower them to select a woman speaker.

"We are here to show the rest of the nation that New Yorkers stand with every single one of you," Governor Kathy Hochul said. "Women across this nation, we have your backs. We will not abandon you just because we are far more enlightened in our respect for women's bodies."