New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies
Dec 19, 2023 · In acknowledging New York's history, we confront the high cost of racial injustices. By Governor Hochul signing into effect the Reparations & Remedies Commission, New York State will empower communities to actively participate in shaping the essential path forward toward unity and healing.
New York City lawmakers approve bill to study slavery and reparations
Sep 13, 2024 · NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to study the city’s significant role in slavery and consider reparations to descendants of enslaved people.
New York Takes Historic Step: Reparations Commission Announced
Feb 29, 2024 · New York, NY – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Speaker Carl Heastie announced the appointment of nine distinguished individuals to serve on the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies.
New York governor signs law establishing reparations and racial ... - CNN
Dec 19, 2023 · New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, seated center, signed a bill Tuesday to create a commission that will study reparations and the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state.
Sanders Scores Historic Reparations Win: Healing and Justice …
Dec 19, 2023 · The Commission will research the harm from slavery and after slavery, including racial discrimination, in New York and recommend remedies and reparations. This legislation marks a historic turning point for the City of New York and the State of New York and sets a powerful example for the nation to follow.
New York will set up a commission to consider reparations for …
Dec 20, 2023 · ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday.
Governor Hochul Continues New York’s Leadership on Racial …
Dec 19, 2023 · Governor Hochul signed legislation to lead on racial equity by creating a new commission to study reparations and racial justice.
New York to Consider Reparations for Descendants of Enslaved …
Dec 19, 2023 · New York will undertake an ambitious effort to address the state’s history of slavery and racism, establishing the United States’ third statewide task force to examine whether reparations can...
New York lawmakers pass bill that considers reparations for slavery
Jun 9, 2023 · New York would create a commission to consider reparations to address the lingering, negative effects of slavery under a bill passed by the state Legislature. The measure passed Thursday will be sent to New York Governor Kathy Hochul for consideration.
NYC Council passes bill to study reparations for slavery
Sep 12, 2024 · NEW YORK - New York City Council members passed legislation Thursday aimed at acknowledging, studying and addressing the impact of slavery and racial injustices in New York City, including a bill...