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New York Consolidated Laws

N.Y. Correction Law § 755 (2026)

Enforcement

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§ 755. Enforcement. 1. In relation to actions by public agencies, the
provisions of this article shall be enforceable by a proceeding brought
pursuant to article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and rules.
  2. In relation to actions by private employers, the provisions of this
article shall be enforceable by the division of human rights pursuant to
the powers and procedures set forth in article fifteen of the executive
law, and, concurrently, by the New York city commission on human rights.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2010–2024 · leading case: Whitfield v. City of New York, 96 F.4th 504 (2d Cir. 2024).
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Whitfield v. City of New York, 96 F.4th 504 (2d Cir. 2024). “” N.Y. Corr. L. § 755 (1). 8 ACS to pay him “compensatory and punitive damages for violating his rights not to be discriminated against, for emotional distress, and for loss of all other benefits, advantages and rights”; and (4) awarding him “costs, disbursements, expenses and…”
Figel v. Dwyer, 75 A.D.3d 802 (N.Y. App. Div. 3d Dep't 2010). “Correction Law article 23 does not specify the manner of review (compare Correction Law § 755 [1] [providing for article 78 review of public agency decisions to deny employment or licenses under Correction Law article 23-A]).”
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