U.S. Justice Department Secures Settlement Agreement with State of New York Executive Chamber to Resolve Sexual Harassment and Retaliation Claims Under Title VII

The Justice Department announced today that it has signed an agreement with the State of New York Executive Chamber (Executive Chamber) to resolve the department’s claims that the Executive Chamber under former Governor Andrew Cuomo engaged in a pattern or practice of sexual harassment and retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of…

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Social Security Expands SSI Access: New Rule Includes SNAP Recipients and Revises Public Assistance Household Definition

Social Security to Broaden SSI Eligibility with New Public Assistance Household Definition Starting September 30, 2024, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement a significant update to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. This new rule, titled “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household,” aims to make it easier for individuals and families to…

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Appoints Elijah Hutchinson As Executive Director Of Mayor’s Office Of Climate And Environmental Justice

September 25, 2023 Hutchison Previously Served as Vice President for Waterfronts at NYCEDC, Launched Lower Manhattan Coastal Resilience NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Elijah M. Hutchinson as executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Climate and Environmental Justice (MOCEJ). An experienced public servant with expertise in waterfronts…

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