Archives for August 2019

August 30, 2019 The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, (“WBASNY”) is committed to protecting and advancing the rights of women and children. WBASNY is particularly proud the State of New York is witnessing historic progress being made toward social justice, including by the passage of a law by Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday (A.5318/S.2356). This legislation allows ... Read More

August 16, 2019 As WBASNY advances its mission to ensure women are protected from harassment and sexual assault, we celebrate and thank Governor Cuomo for signing legislation that advances women’s rights and continues to fulfill New York’s obligation to fight for gender equity. The legislation signed this week strengthens protections for victims of sexual harassment in the workplace ... Read More

The New York State Education Department is canvassing for Special Education Impartial Hearing Officer candidates to serve the New York City region.  An impartial hearing officer presides over a due process case requested by either a parent or school district on matters relating to the identification, evaluation or educational placement of a student with a disability, or the provision of a ... Read More

August 10, 2019 WBASNY applauds Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today for signing three pieces of legislation expanding protections for victims of abuse and domestic violence. These measures broaden the definition of the crime of domestic violence to include forms of economic abuse such as identity theft, grand larceny and coercion (S.2625/A.5608); give victims the choice to vote by mail-in ballot, even ... Read More