«It is shameful that 100 years after winning the right to vote, women remain relegated to
second class status continuing to earn less than their male counterparts,» Hochul said.
«Based upon that brief, last - minute phone conversation, the plan is unacceptable and
continues to create a
second -
class citizen
status for FDNY firefighters and NYPD police officers, who risk their lives every day to keep New Yorkers safe,» the statement said.