Tomorrow, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development New York office will host a virtual Landlord Outreach Event for New York City landlords regarding Housing Choice Vouchers. Speakers will include representatives from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and New York State Homes & Community Renewal. All are welcome to attend! Register here: https://bit.ly/4bDJwoW
NYS Division of Human Rights
Government Administration
Bronx, New York 3,685 followers
Discrimination is illegal. If you see it, or experience it, call us. We're here.
About us
The New York State Division of Human Rights is dedicated to eliminating discrimination, remedying injustice, and promoting equal opportunity, access, and dignity through enforcement of the Human Rights Law. Our vision is a New York free of discrimination where everyone can fulfill their potential and participate fully in the life of the state.
- Website
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https://dhr.ny.gov
External link for NYS Division of Human Rights
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Bronx, New York
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1945
Locations
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Primary
Fordham Plaza
Bronx, New York 10458, US
Employees at NYS Division of Human Rights
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Kathy Kosova
Director, Internal Audit at NYS Division of Human RIghts; Attorney, Falati IP and 4 Corner Law
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Sharon Sorkin
Administrative Law Judge at the NYS Division of Human Rights
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Adv. Linda Adebola (LL.B, LL.M, M.S.)
Human Rights Specialist I
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Helen D. Torres Ramos
Human Rights Specialist II (Spanish) at NYS Division of Human Rights
Updates
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Last Thursday, NYS Division of Human Rights Director of Disability Rights John Herrion took part in a virtual event hosted by the New York Association on Independent Living discussing where the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & NYS Human Rights Law intersect & where they differ. For video, click here: https://lnkd.in/ePRZAeub
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On July 24, the New York Office of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will host a virtual Landlord Outreach Event for NYC landlords regarding Housing Choice Vouchers. Speakers will include representatives from New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development & New York State Homes & Community Renewal. All are welcome to attend! Register here: https://bit.ly/4bDJwoW
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Yesterday, the New York State Division of Human Rights and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence held a webinar for social service providers on the rights and protections domestic violence survivors have in housing, public accommodation, and employment. Thank you OPDV for partnering with us and helping us reach first-line providers who help New Yorkers. To learn more about domestic violence survivor protections, click here: https://ow.ly/jsAR50SEnoR
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Signed in July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was the first comprehensive federal civil rights law for people with disabilities, and was critical in protecting the rights and access of disabled individuals. To learn more about NYS disability rights, click here: https://ow.ly/q4nR50Syf7K
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All faiths are welcomed in New York. Discrimination based on religion is not only illegal, it should never be tolerated. Learn how you can stand against hate and bias: dhr.ny.gov/nohate
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Today, Governor Hochul announced the NYS Division of Human Rights awarded more than $8 million to over 900 New Yorkers who suffered discrimination in FY 2024. This is the highest compensation amount in 13 yrs and a 20% increase from FY 2023. #Equity #StopDiscrimination Press release: https://ow.ly/1bGa50Sz60q
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Often named as one of our country's best presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt contracted a paralytic illness when he was younger, which made it impossible to walk without the use of a wheelchair. As president, he carried the nation during World War II, initiated far-reaching New Deal legislation and established substantial finance, communications and labor reforms. #Limitless