Linda Alexander, the president and chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Central New York, said she is glad that Cuomo is
fighting against hate crimes in the state.
She added, «I am offended and outraged that he would use my name and my long history of work
against hate crimes as part of an attempt to create a smoke screen clouding his clear support for fanatical persecution of the LGBT community.
Cuomo said his agenda for a special session also includes freeing up money to build more housing for the homeless and extending the state's human rights law to protect more
people against hate crimes.
Together as a community — unified as one — we will continue to take a stand
against hate crimes in a City that is known for equality, acceptance and diversity.»
Hundreds of borough residents and a crush of elected officials representing Queens and beyond marched down College Point Boulevard last weekend to speak out
against hate crimes following the brutal beating of an openly gay College Point man earlier this month.
The Alabama lawmaker has
voted against hate crimes protection legislation, «Don't Ask, Don't Tell» repeal and a version of the Employment Non-Discrimination Act.
Governor Cuomo today announced that applications from non-profit non-public schools and day care centers, are now being accepted for the $ 25 million Securing
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Cuomo says his agenda for a special session also includes freeing up money to build more housing for the homeless and extending the state's human rights law to protect more
people against hate crimes.
Cuomo's written a letter to college students, informing of them of their rights to nondiscrimination, and putting them on notice that the state will enforce its «strict laws»
against hate crimes.
And he's written a letter to the state's college students, informing of them of their rights to nondiscrimination, and putting them on notice that the state will enforce its «strict laws»
against hate crimes.
And he's written a letter to the state's college students, informing of them of their rights to non-discrimination, and putting them on notice that the state will enforce its «strict laws»
against hate crimes.
Enacting a paid family and medical leave program, strengthening laws
against hate crimes and exempting Social Security income from the state income tax are among the proposals he endorsed Wednesday.