A new law now gives New Yorkers who experience unlawful discrimination three years to file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. The new statute of limitations, which takes effect on February 15, 2024, was recently signed … [Read more...]
NYS Launches New Hotline, Online Form To Report Hate, Bias Incidents
A new telephone hotline and online form has been launched for New Yorkers to report hate and bias incidents. Governor Kathy Hochul, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Human Rights' Hate and Bias Prevention Unit, announced the new … [Read more...]
LGBTQ+ Initiatives Receive Additional Funding, Advancements in State Budget
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced major advancements in equity initiatives for the LGBTQ+ community as part of the enacted 2023 State Budget. The Budget includes $13.5 million for the Department of Health to support the LGBTQ+ community and more … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Actions to Protect Civil Rights and Combat Hate Crimes
NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo Sunday announced several actions to protect civil rights and combat hate crimes in New York, including the creation of a State Police unit to investigate reports of hate crimes, an expansion of the state’s human … [Read more...]
Governor Sets Up Hotline to Report Incidents of Bias and Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has launched a toll-free hotline to report incidents of bias and discrimination across the state. The hotline will bolster the state’s efforts to protect New Yorkers and allow those who are the victim of prejudice … [Read more...]
New York Finalizes Ban On Transgender Discrimination
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the New York State Division of Human Rights has adopted new regulations that ban discrimination and harassment against transgender people. The regulations affirm that transgender individuals are … [Read more...]
