New York City is a place built on ambition and bold personalities. But for a long time, the stories we heard focused mostly on the men. Let’s change that and shine a spotlight on some of the incredible women whose work, activism, and sheer will helped shape the city’s history and continue to inspire. New York’s energy has always attracted those seeking to change society. These women went beyond the roles expected of their time: Lillian Wald: Founder of the Henry Street Settlement, she revolutionized public health care for the poor on the Lower East Side and was a tireless advocate for immigrant communities. Margaret Sanger: A controversial but undeniably impactful figure, Sanger defied laws in her fight to make birth control accessible to women, fundamentally changing women’s lives. Jane Jacobs: She went against the tide of urban planning in the 1960s, championing walkable neighborhoods and the preservation of historic communities against destructive mega-projects. Shirley Chisholm: The