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Politics

Bills outlining civil service protections against artificial intelligence and discrimination pass City Council

By Renee DeLorenzo

Governor Hochul signed landmark legislation to require Title VI anti-discrimination coordinators on every New York college campus

Politics

Rozic, Stavisky bill to protect students from discrimination signed into law by Governor

By Bill Parry

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Hillcrest

NYPD releases video of suspects behind swastika graffiti in snow at St. John’s University

By Bill Parry

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez spoke with members of the New York City Council Higher Education Committee during the hearing.

AMNY

City Council hearing focuses on antisemitism at CUNY, and efforts to keep all students safe

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PoliticsNY

City Planning Commission nominees offer differing views on zoning, housing & discrimination

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Gay City News

Gay teacher fired by Catholic school loses first round in lawsuit

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AMNY

Housing Rights Initiative files historic lawsuit against real estate companies and brokers

House for Rent

AMNY

Real estate website launches new tool to help protect New York City renters

Transgender Community Members Celebrate 10th Annual Trans-Latinx Night

Jackson Heights

Annual Trans Latinx Night in Jackson Heights demands equality and end of discrimination

By Gabriele Holtermann

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Flushing

Queens senator calls for investigation into anti-Chinese employment discrimination allegations at BioReference Laboratories

By Julia Moro

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Flushing

House passes resolution condemning anti-Asian sentiment amid COVID-19 pandemic

By Carlotta Mohamed

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Elmhurst

Commission on Human Rights finds NYPD discriminated against Make the Road NY’s Spanish-speaking members

By Angélica Acevedo

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Health

Queens congresswoman’s resolution calls for action against anti-Asian sentiment surrounding COVID-19

By Jenna Bagcal

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Flushing

Islamic organization awards $15,000 grant to Flushing organization for its anti-Muslim harassment campaign

By Carlotta Mohamed

John Bowne High School principal reassigned after four harassment lawsuits

Flushing

John Bowne High School principal reassigned after four harassment lawsuits

By Carlotta Mohamed

Opinion

Long Overdue

By QNS TimesLedger

Pro-life group settles with Queens College

Flushing

Pro-life group settles with Queens College

By Gina Martinez

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Ridgewood

Ridgewood landlord allegedly retaliates against immigrant tenants who reported rights violations

By Robert Pozarycki

Officials vow to protect transgender students

News

Officials vow to protect transgender students

By Patrick Donachie

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Politics

More action is being taken against bias acts and reports of discrimination in NYC

By Emily Davenport

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Astoria

‘You’re an Arab, you’re a f—ing loser!’ Bigot goes on apparent Trump-fueled tirade in Astoria

By Emily Davenport

Flushing

The un-American message from Trump

By Assemblyman Ron Kim

Pan American International High School in Elmhurst.

Elmhurst

Feds sue former principal of Elmhurst high school and city for racist actions against black teachers

By Robert Pozarycki

Jamaica

Panel educates attendees on human rights for city residents

By Patrick Donachie

More from Around New York

Queens immigrant hugging daughter amid battle with ICE

One mom’s fight: A Queens immigrant battles feds for her future in the U.S., and a reunion with her daughter

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leads a press conference at the Stonewall National Monument on Feb. 15.

Schumer introduces bill to make Rainbow Flag permanent part of Stonewall National Monument

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Schneps Podcasts

A Conversation with Assemblyman Steve Stern of New York’s 10th District

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New York Family

NYC Revolutionary Trail Launches June 2026: A Free AR Walking Tour for Families