New York Federal Choose Points Landmark Ruling Signaling Potential Change In Tide Of ADA Web site…
United States:New York federal judge issues landmark ruling signaling a possible change to the spate of ADA website litigation…
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The Main Challenges and Selections Going through Kathy Hochul as She Turns into Governor of New York
Incoming Governor Kathy Hochul (photo: governor's office)
Kathy Hochul will become New York’s 57th governor on Tuesday, and the first woman ever to hold the position, as disgraced Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation goes into effect and he…
New York county passes invoice permitting police to sue protesters
Nassau County's New York City legislature passed law on Monday that allows law enforcement officers and first responders to take legal action against anyone who harasses, assaults or injures them as a result of their work.Long Island…
York Twp. movie show complying with disability necessities after federal criticism
A York County movie theater took steps to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards after a visually impaired movie-goer was unable to access the required accessible equipment. R / C Theaters, which operates Queensgate…
Letter: New York state wants advocacy workplace for the disabled | Opinion
Dear editor:June 22nd marked the 22nd anniversary of the Olmstead Supreme Court ruling against LC. The judgment found that under the Americans with Disabilities Act, people with disabilities have a…
The Care Disaster: 1 in four direct help positions vacant in New York
In recent weeks, the disability community and its allies have expressed great concern about a huge gap in the workforce who support the daily lives of people with disabilities. On Monday, May 24th, a large crowd of advocates gathered…
New York State Division of Human Rights Declares Settlements of Accessibility Complaints Towards…
Companies will modify kiosks for use by people with visual impairments
The New York State Human Rights Department today announced the settlement of three disability discrimination complaints filed against newsstand…
Mark York, Actor on ‘The Workplace,’ Dies at 55
Mark York, an actor best known for playing a character on the NBC sitcom "The Office" who was paralyzed like him, died on May 19 in Dayton, Ohio. He was 55 years old.His hospital death has been confirmed by the Montgomery County Coroner…
Mark York, Actor on ‘The Workplace,’ Dies at 55
Mark York, the actor best known for playing Billy Merchant on the NBC sitcom "The Office," died last week in Dayton, Ohio. He was 55 years old.His death was confirmed by the Montgomery County Coroner Office, which announced Tuesday that he…
Emergency Grants for New York Metropolis Artists With Disabilities
The tulips are in bloom, Broadway is coming back and the pandemic slowdown in America seems to be in sight.But for many artists who are still trying to recover from a year of lost or reduced income, normal is still a long way off.Now a New…