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New York has been the backdrop for the women’s equality movement in the United States for two centuries. In 1848, the state hosted the Seneca Falls Convention, a the first prominent gathering of women’s rights advocates. Now women such as New York City Public Advocate Letitia James are among the top contenders to be the next state attorney general. From Susan B. Anthony to James, here is a rundown of influential women in New York political history, and how their work contributed to achieving social and political equality.