Women of Distinction Celebration

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Senator Squadron Selects Community Leader Catherine McVay Hughes as One of New York’s Women of Distinction

Posted by Daniel L. Squadron on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

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Helen Henkel Honored as a NYS Senate Contemporary Woman of Distinction

Posted by Andrea Stewart-Cousins on Thursday, May 27th, 2010

On Tuesday, May 25th, Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins was proud to honor Yonkers resident Helen Henkel as one of the New York State Senate’s Contemporary Women of Distinction. As a Contemporary Woman of Distinction, Ms. Henkel was honored for her contributions that have enriched the quality of life in our community.

Squadron honors Hughes for community work

Posted by Daniel L. Squadron on Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

BY John Bayles

Catherine McVay Hughes is vice chair of Community Board 1; however she was absent from Tuesday’s full board meeting, and for good reason. She was in Albany, being honored at the recommendation of State Senator Daniel Squadron for her role as a community leader in Lower Manhattan, the senator’s district.

“The idea is really to focus on someone whose community activism has made a significant contribution - politics aside,” said Squadron.