Day: August 22, 2024
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NYC Mayor Adams Announces Largest Civil Rights Settlement in City History, Protecting New Yorkers from Housing Discrimination
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a historic civil rights settlement against Parkchester Preservation Management, securing $1 million in penalties and 850 apartments for housing voucher holders. This landmark agreement, the largest of its kind in city history, addresses discriminatory practices that excluded tenants based on their income source. The settlement reinforces New York…