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The Quasquicentennial: The Monthly Lookback Takes a Summer Sabbatical
Of the many archival discoveries unveiled in the forthcoming commemorative volume, the story of costume designer James Bidgood stands apart. A cult photographer, filmmaker, and drag performer, Bidgood designed elaborate gowns and costumes for New York society balls, including the New York Junior League’s 1963 Mardi Gras Ball. A selection of Bidgood’s original designs, inducing […]
New York Junior League Report Calls for New Funding Models and Sector-Wide Coordination Network, Finds Demand on NYC Nonprofits Surging
With living costs surging in New York City, too many families have been left struggling to make ends meet and reliant on a human services sector pushed to the brink. On June 23, the New York Junior League released a landmark report identifying the systemic challenges and opportunities for government and private funders to support […]
The Quasquicentennial: A Monthly Lookback – “Tempest in a Teapot”
Called a “split,” a “revolt,” and even a “war” by the New York press, a 1919 dispute inside the New York Junior League forced volunteers to confront questions of politics, education, and service. The result was a training system of respectful dialogue that continues to shape the organization more than a century later. Just a […]
New York Junior League Rings the NYSE Closing Bell to Launch 125th Anniversary Year
On Thursday, February 5, 2026, the New York Junior League was honored to ring the Closing Bell at the New York Stock Exchange, marking the official start of the organization’s 125th Anniversary year. NYJL President Jeri Powell was joined by Past Presidents and members of the Board of Directors, Management Council, and the 125th Anniversary […]
2026 State Advocacy Day Highlight
On March 18, the New York Junior League Advocates for Public Policy brought a powerful presence to Albany for Advocacy Day, demonstrating a strong and unified commitment to advancing equitable policy across New York State. A total of 35 dedicated Junior League members participated, engaging in an impressive 34 scheduled meetings with legislators and their […]