Central New York Pride 2025 is bigger, bolder, and more vibrant than ever, returning with the powerful theme Revolutionary Love. Spanning from May 31 to June 28, this year’s expanded festivities go beyond the beloved Pride Parade and Festival to include art exhibitions, community parties, interfaith gatherings, and social events that highlight the diversity and strength of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Support women-owned businesses and save all year long with the 2025–2026 CNY Women’s Network Members’ Card! Get exclusive discounts at 35+ local spots across Central New York — shop small, support CNY, and score big.

Start your Sundays with purpose, movement, and connection with the CNY Women’s Network. The 2025 CNY Women’s Walking Club invites women across Central New York to enjoy the outdoors and build community—all before 10 AM. Join rotating weekly walks in Camillus, Fayetteville, and Liverpool, NY, plus monthly hikes to scenic Upstate NY spots like Watkins Glen, from May through November 2025.

Learn 7 steps to setting and achieving your goals from health and life coach, Elena Bombardier. From defining your purpose to overcoming challenges, these strategies will help you build lasting habits and make real progress in your health, business, and life.

The CNYWN Holiday Gift Guide features local businesses across Central New York, including favorites like Rise N Shine, SYNPLE, Parthenon Books, Bee Kind, Wildflowers Armory, and more. Find unique gifts for everyone on your list and enjoy exclusive discounts to make your holiday shopping even sweeter.

With the launch of Megan Thomas Law, PLLC in Syracuse, New York, Attorney Thomas is on a mission to create a safer, fairer workplace for women, minorities, and anyone facing legal issues on the job such as harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.

THE RACKET CLUB LOOK IS NOT JUST INFLUENCING FASHION BUT ALSO SHAPING BRAND EVENTS, CONSUMER GOODS, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGIES…

Our Central New York solar eclipse experience at Emerald Cocktail Kitchen (ECK) in Syracuse, New York. Rooftop views, specialty cocktails, and a once-in-a-lifetime solar event.

Mark your calendars for April 4th, 2024, and reserve your spot at a leadership workshop for women in business featuring Gwen Webber-Mcleod, President & CEO of Gwen, Inc.

WISE Women’s Business Center is being honored as one of 24 Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in New York State.

THAT’S A WRAP: THE 2024 CNY WOMEN’S SUMMIT

Women Making History: Melanie Littlejohn Begins Term as the First Black Female President + CEO of CNY Community Foundation

Now, just two years later, a full day of programming awaits, promising to inspire, educate, and celebrate the achievements of women in Central New York.

BRODOCK, IN BOTH HER ROLE AS GENERAL PARTNER AT W FUND AND AS THE CEO OF SWITCH, IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF AN ONGOING ENDEAVOR TO INCREASE REPRESENTATION IN THE TECH INDUSTRY.

BALANCING WORK AND WELLNESS IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

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The Stanley Tumbler: Trendy Fad or Branding Genius?

Products, habits, and mindset shifts that are bound to ramp things up for you in 2024.