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New York City Announces Veterans, Active Military Service Members Are Now Protected From Discrimination Under City Human Rights Law
November 22, 2017
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release:

New York City has begun enforcement of a new law that protects current and prior military service members from discrimination, bias, and harassment. It is now illegal in New York City for employers, landlords, and providers of public accommodations to discriminate against veterans and active military service members due to their military status. The law, introduced in 2016 and signed by Mayor de Bl . . .

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