The Women's Equality Coalition, Capital Region, held a press conference Thurs., Apr. 4, in the 500 block of Warren St., in Hudson. The purpose of the gathering was to demonstrate support from business and community organizations for Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's Women's Equality Agenda. The Agenda identifies 10 ways women could benefit from the lifting of existing economic and other burdens. The event in Hudson was one of several held in the region and statewide, Thursday. Local speakers included Warren Collins, co-owner of Wild Wood Farms and Pooky Amsterdam, CEO and Founder of PookyMedia.

PLAY Blue Carreker, communications coordinator for Women's Equality Agenda. (2:37)

PLAY Warren Collins talks about gender equality. (1:28)
PLAY Pooky Amsterdam talks about the financial inequality between men, women and children. (6:29)