Legal Opinion
City of Schenectady v. State Division of Human Rights
New York Court of Appeals
Decided July 8, 1975PublishedCited by 81 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCooke, J.
The question in issue on this appeal is whether there was substantial evidence to sustain the determination of the Commissioner of the State Division of Human Rights, as to discriminatory action by respondents City of Schenectady, the City of Schenectady Department of Police and the Chief of Police thereof. The complainant, a woman, had the right to be considered for appointment to the position of police sergeant and could not be denied consideration because of her sex.
Article 15 of the Executive Law, under the heading of the Human Rights Law, is deemed "an exercise of the police power of the…
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- Matter of Berger v. WalshNew York Court of Appeals · 1943
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