Powerful women’s advocates cite Mark-Viverito's record of achievement on women’s rights

Stewart-Cousins "is singlehandedly redefining the power structure in Albany," said Sonia Ossorio, president of the New York City chapter of the National Organization for Women.

Across New York and in tight races across the country, women broke new ground and won a record of at least 126 seats in Congress - more than at any time before in history.