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Press Releases / May 12, 2022

NOW Supports Making Cyberflashing an Offense

The National Organization for Women of New York urges lawmakers to support legislation that will make cyberflashing a violation offense under New York law and recognize this unwanted behavior as not only abusive but unlawful.

Press Releases / May 3, 2022

Supreme Court Set to Overturn Roe V. Wade

“In post-Roe America, New York is a safe haven for women,” said Sonia Ossorio, president of the National Organization for Women in New York. “In much of the rest of the country women will lose their right and access to abortion when Roe v. Wade is struck down and women’s lives, health, and stability will be at risk.”

Press Releases / March 31, 2022

NOW New York Endorses Governor Kathy Hochul

“Governor Hochul has spent her career breaking barriers and lifting up women and families along the way. She is without a question the best person for the job and we are so proud to endorse her for a full term,” said Sonia Ossorio, President of the National Organization for Women - New York.

Press Releases / March 7, 2022

NOW-NY Testifies at Senate Hearing on Prison Sexual Assault

"What many current and formerly incarcerated women have said to their therapists, family, in depositions, and to the media, is that there is a real problem. Women are not safe at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility."