NY: Civil Rights
Monday, April 15, 2024
Nassau County exec's plan to deputize armed citizens draws fire
Nassau County's executive wants to deputize residents who hold gun permits. County Executive Bruce Blakemen's plan involves training 100 residents …
Members appointed to NYS reparations commission
New York state lawmakers have appointed members to the Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, created through legislation Gov. Kathy Hochul …
New York Senate pushes for more ballot access
Just a week into the legislative session, New York lawmakers are moving to uphold democracy and expand voting rights. The state Senate passed a …
Medical aid-in-dying bill sees stronger support in NY Legislature
Legislation to allow medical aid in dying bill has been introduced in New York State every year since 2015, and its backers say 2024 could be the …
Proyecto de Ley de Asistencia Médica para Morir recibe fuerte apoyo en NY
La legislación para permitir la ayuda médica para morir se ha introducido en el estado de Nueva York cada año desde 2015, y sus …
NYC community health centers focus on migrant health
A network of New York City community health centers is in the crossfire of the city's migrant crisis. Ryan Health is a system of primary health …
NY disability advocates want more accessible polling places
New York disability rights advocates are working to make polling places more accessible. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds 25% …
Defensores de discapacitados en NY quieren colegios electorales más accesibles
Defensores de los derechos para las personas con discapacidad en Nueva York trabajan para que los colegios electorales sean más accesibles…
NY group in Washington to protest Israel/Gaza war
A New York group is among many at the U.S. Capitol today, protesting the U.S. response to the Israel-Gaza conflict. Elected officials from President …
Why Israeli politics matter in NYC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Nations General Assembly sparked major demonstrations in New York City on Friday…
NY rallies for Jewish democracy as Netanyahu meets UN
Protests have heightened in New York as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins the United Nations General Assembly today. Sonya Meyerson-…
NY Legislation Expands Vote-by-Mail Access
Before New York's legislative session ended, lawmakers expanded vote-by-mail access. The New York Early Mail Voter Act allows registered voters to …