ALBANY, NY (WENY)-- A NEW LAW IN NEW YORK ESTABLISHES A COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE INSTITUTION OF SLAVERY, RACIAL AND ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION AND ITS IMPACT ON NEW YORKERS.  

“We are all held back when millions of our neighbors struggle to lift their families up generation after generation, struggle to give their kids a good education, quality healthcare that they deserve, struggle while fighting the indignities of racism,” said Gov. Kathy Hochul. 

GOV. HOCHUL SAid THE COMMISSION, TO BE MADE UP OF NINE PEOPLE SHE AND THE LEGiSLATURE WILL SELECT, COULD HELP ADDRESS THE HARMS AND RACIAL DISPaRITIES THAT EXIST TODAY IN HEALTHCARE, HOUSING, THE ECONOMY AND EDUCATION.  

SOME LAWMAKERS SAid THE COMMISSION WILL HELP COME UP WITH IDEAS TO MITIGATE THESE ISSUES AND ENSURE THEY DO NOT CARRY ON.  

“The battle is to create an even playing field for all New Yorkers,” said Sen. James Sanders (D-10th Senate District).

SOME REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS SAid THE COMMISSION IS DIVISIVE AND WILL MAKE RECOmMENDATIONS THAT ARE TOO COSTLY.  

SEN. SANDERS ARGUEd THE COMMISSION’S RECOMmENDATIONS WILL BE WORKABLE.  

“I have faith in New Yorkers, I’m sure that nine worthy people rooted in reality can come up with workable ideas,” he said.