New York bans legal defense that discriminates against gay and trans people
/The bill signing took place as New Yorkers participated in the Pride march marking the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Read MoreThe bill signing took place as New Yorkers participated in the Pride march marking the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.
Read MoreIn recent years, prior to its ruling in the Indiana case, the Supreme Court had taken certain steps to restrict excessive fines and forfeitures.
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Read More“Collateral consequences from convictions, such as discriminatory hiring policies, serve only to further punish and marginalize already vulnerable communities.”
Read More“We hope … that all of us will be able to reflect on the past [and] consider where our fight for equal justice heads next.”
Read More“A year when parks will be safer, greener and more accessible in every single season throughout the year.”
Read More“It’s time we demand more for the nearly one million New Yorkers working longer and harder without a single paid day off to rest or tend to important life events.”
Read MoreThe modern zoning code is manipulated, and changes rubber-stamped, by developer-friendly members of the DCP, said organizers.
Read MoreNew York City is home to 3.1 million immigrants and Mayor Bill de Blasio hailed the court’s decision as “a key victory.”
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Read More“I am horrified that our federal government and our local elected leaders are allowing people to be jailed for no reason.”
Read MoreThe Ridgewood Reservoir is difficult to get to for many Queens residents who depend on public transportation.
Read More“AOC’s victory reminded me of my obligations to stand up for what is right.”
Read MoreEddy Florence, 34, admitted to placing prostitution advertisements on various escort service websites, such as Backpage.com, for the two teen victims, aged 13 and 15.
Read MoreCUNY is trying to turn the back-to-school idea upside down, launching efforts to court older adult learners who may have dropped out of college in the past.
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