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NYC's Police (in Numbers) Regardless of gender, there are a total of 34,957 police officers in NYC. That's almost 35 thousand, in a city of 8.8 million people. If we were to separate them by gender, 81% are male, while 19% are female (as of 2022). This breakdown may seem unfair, but you need to remember that more and more women are joining NYPD. In 2014, only 14% of officers were ladies.

Thank you for celebrating Women’s History Month on NewsBreak with your amazing stories of women trailblazers. We loved learning more about the women who are making a difference in your communities.

Yes, FREE planning when you work with an Earmarked travel agency. Jennifer Arnold with R2-D2 in Hollywood StudiosJennifer Arnold/Used with Permission. If you have ever tried to book a Disney vacation it can get a little unwieldy. If you try to book it with only 3 weeks notice, it’s a challenge. But with Jennifer Arnold, a travel planner and independent contractor with Storybook World Travel, this is where pixie dust and magic meet.

I have always said that the Internet is one of the humans' best inventions ever created. But have you ever wondered who we have to thank for such inventions? In particular, do you know who came up with the idea of Wi-Fi? It's one thing to have Internet, but it's a different one to get wireless access.

Denver has a secret hidden history. One of the founders of the Ouija Board lived right here in Denver, Colorado. And we are going to take you to her Denver Ouija styled grave. We will talk about the history of the Ouija Board and Denver's own Talking Board Historical Society. A Society headed by Robert Murch. The Talking Board Historical Society is single handily preserving the history of the Ouija Board by erecting the headstones of the people responsible for the Ouija Board. One of those headstones is in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colorado. Come with us as we tell the story grave side.

Women's History Month GraphicThe Brown Report Newspaper (Photo) Cuyahoga County, OH. - Cuyahoga County has many women doing great things. They break barriers as elected officials. They are professional career women dealing with corporate boardroom obstacles. They are married women empowering their husbands. They are single mothers raising their children with one income and beating the odds. They are women who are strong enough to hold on to their dreams when life gets a little too rough. In Cuyahoga County, we celebrate Women's History Month to acknowledge the talents and skillsets of so many women who make a difference.

March is Women’s History Month, and I'm eager to share interesting stories and details about famous and prominent women in the United States and around the world who contributed to society. One of my favourite topics is discussing the "firsts" - as in people who were pioneers in their fields of work, science, and so on.

Did you spend lots of time playing Monopoly when you were a kid? I did for sure. It has always been my favourite game, and I gladly spent half of a day playing with my friends and family. In hindsight, it was a hint that I should become a banker (spoiler alert: I did).

When Marsha Neal Treacy became a hot air balloon pilot in 1984, little did she know the journey it would take her on. It all began when she saw a hot air balloon flying in her hometown in Michigan. She tried to follow him, but lost him. She stood in the middle of the road and immediately thought to herself “I want to do that.”

Valerie Walker-Isom CEO Teens with a PurposeCourtesy of Valerie Walker-Isom. Cuyahoga County, OH. - The month of March, many people celebrate Women's History. Women are contributors. Due to such, this is the time of the year women are recognized and honored. On this tenth day of March 2022, we acknowledge the work of Valerie Walker-Isom of Cuyahoga County.

Renay and Tracy Fowler of Fashions by FowlerCourtesy of Fashions by Fowler. Cuyahoga County, OH. - Historically speaking, many women have become involved in the fashion industry. Fashion is often considered an expression of one's true personality, character, and creativity. People make tough decisions about what to wear and where to shop every day. Parties, work, church, recreational dinner dances, and other activities will determine fashionable ideas about what to wear and how to wear it.

Have you ever tried driving a car in the rain without using the windshield wipers? I did. It happened against my will last summer when the wipers on my car stopped working. If you haven't encountered such a tragedy before, trust me: it's not pleasant and quite scary. It's even more dangerous when you're driving on a freeway.

Philadelphia native turned ex-pat, Alexa Dombkoski, has converted a pandemic pivot into a business venture with the launch of Bellecento Extra Virgin Olive Oil, a luxe first cold-pressed olive oil harvested fall 2021 on a single estate in the Tuscan countryside. Now, Dombkoski is bringing a taste of her adopted home in Florence, Italy back to Philadelphia, with the first limited edition batch of Bellecento, now available in select retailers in the Philadelphia area and nationwide via online purchasing.

The Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House got its start as Frances Langford's Outrigger Restaurant and Resort in the 60's when the famed golden age Hollywood starlet wanted to mix the cheer and joy of USO shows in Polynesia with her lifelong love of Florida water life. This dream created the famed Outrigger which ran until the 80s where Fred Ayres took over and brought the beautiful historic place back to life as The Dolphin Bar and Shrimp House. You can see Frances' legacy in both decor celebrating her storied life and in the continued cheer and joy that it is run today. This is an absolutely delightful place to dine on the water and I hope you too will check it out!

The Stylists at Hair RazorsJulina Salazar/Used with permission. Nestled unassumingly between a gym and an Indian market is a hidden gem within the Damascus community in Montgomery County. Don't be fooled by the outside, the inside is cozy, friendly, and welcoming. Inside you will be greeted with a friendly smile and a stylish motif with crystal chandeliers, a plush waiting area, and the most comfortable salon chairs.

Susan Anderson, M.D. better known as “Doc Susie,” brought medical care to those in the Colorado mountain communities and helped pave the way for female physicians across the country. She was the inspiration for the T.V. show, “Doctor Quinn Medicine Woman.” In this video we visit her grave in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Along with her cabin in Fraser, Colorado. Come along with us as we tell the story of Colorado’s own Doc Susie. #HerStory

Business owner and soap master Jenny Ho |Jade Soap Shop. Celebrating local female-owned businesses in honor of Women's History Month!. Dunedin business owner, Jenny Ho, has brought handmade artisan soaps made with natural, organic ingredients to our little corner of the world. Her store, Jade Soap Shop, specializes in various soaps made with natural plant oil, essential oils, and herbs. Without artificial fragrances and harsh chemicals, her soaps are ideal for sensitive skin types.

Julia Hurlbut and Mrs. J.W. Brann in front of the NWP headquarters in New York City, holding banners announcing a mass meeting on January 4Library of Congress. The history of Woman’s Suffrage has a deep connection to New Jersey and the Morristown, NJ area.

It was a good day when pastry chef of Rebecca "Bee" Powazek decided to strike on her own and open Bee's Cakes, a whimsical bakeshop specializing in wedding cakes and other delicious treats.