Sikh community celebrates law banning religious garb discrimination
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On Aug. 9, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Religious Garb Bill, which prohibits discrimination based on religious attire after years of advocacy by religious organizations.
Read MoreCuomo bans workplace discrimination against religious attire or facial hair
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“As New Yorkers we celebrate our diversity and we champion freedom of religious expression in all places, including the workplace.”
Read More2003 death of Queens Village woman inspires law against staging auto accidents
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Assemblymember David Weprin sponsored the bill and said the law “rightfully honors the memory of Alice Ross,” one of his constituents.
Read MoreWeprin educates Queens residents on landmark Child Victims Act
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The legislation increases the statute of limitations on criminal cases from age 23 to 28, and on civil from age 23 to 55.
Read MoreWeprin and Liu sponsor bill to monitor ICE detentions
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"ICE continuously flouts the law, with little or no regard for basic human rights.”
Read More‘There’s no trust there’ — town hall attendees question neighborhood policing
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“There’s no trust there.”
Read MoreCity picks up the tab for detainees who pick up the phone
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The Department of Correction is covering the cost of calls for people in custody.
Read MoreWeprin: Judith Clark is a reminder that rehabilitation is achievable
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“Establishing visitation as a right and not a privilege will make our prison system and communities safer.”
Read MoreState moves to prevent employment discrimination
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The new reform will mandate that employers be prohibited from discriminating against employees or job applicants with ACDs.
Read MoreLocal leaders join amicus brief challenging citizenship question
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Immigrants’ rights advocates say the citizenship question will discourage noncitizens from completing the Census.
Read MoreQueens DA boosts OCA budget to upgrade courts
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The DA’s Office contributed more than $1.67 million to pay for improvements in 19 courtrooms.
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