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Assemblywoman Galef to Host Panel Discussion on Paid Family Leave

Galef panel discussion to illuminate arguments for and against paid family leave legislation

New York State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef will be holding a discussion of the controversial paid family leave proposals in Croton on Hudson this coming Thursday. The meeting, which is free and open to the public, will discuss the issue from multiple angles. The speakers include the following business professionals and activists:

Frank Kerbein, Director, Center for Human Resources, Business Council of NYS

Beverly Neufeld, President & Founder, PowHer NY

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Ted Potrikus, President & CEO, Retail Council of NYS

Eric Williams, Campaign Director, NY Paid Family Leave

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“I hope to see many of my constituents on Thursday to have a thought provoking and engaging discussion about an idea that affects us all,” said Galef.

The forum will take place Thursday, March 24th, 2016 at Croton Municipal Building, Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York from 7:00-9:00 pm.

The following are co-sponsors of the event: Child Care Council of Westchester, Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, Hope’s Door, Open Door Family Medical Centers, Pace Women’s Justice Center, Women’s Enterprise Development Center, YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester

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