New York State Division of Human Rights Archived Websites B2119

New York State Division of Human Rights Archived Websites

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Division of Human Rights.

Creator:

New York (State). State Division of Human Rights

Title:

Division of Human Rights archived websites

Quantity:

5 website(s)

Inclusive Dates:

2006, 2008, 2011, 2015

Series Number:

B2119

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of archival copies of the publicly accessible website of the New York State Division of Human Rights.

B2119-07: This accretion consists of a copy of the State Division of Human Rights Web site produced on December 11, 2006, shortly before Governor George E. Pataki (1995-2006) left office. It contains information about the history of the division and procedures for filing complaints; press releases (1999-2004); and the text of the State Human Rights Law. Annual reports (2001-2004) and publications concerning the State Human Rights Law, fair housing, reasonable accommodation in employment for people with disabilities, the State Sexual Orientation Non-Discrimination Act, and the rights of pregnant workers and people with AIDS are also included.

B2119-08: This accretion consists of a copy of the Division of Human Rights Web site produced on April 10, 2008, shortly after the resignation of Governor Eliot L. Spitzer (2007-2008). It contains information about the division's history, procedures for filing complaints, press releases (2007-2008), annual reports (2004-2007), speeches delivered by the commissioner (2007-2008), and commissioner's orders (2007-2008) and court orders (2006-2007) concerning individual discrimination complaints. It also includes the text of the State Human Rights Law, regulations issued by the division, and information about investigations and complaints initiated by the division. A guide to the State Human Rights Law and brochures concerning discrimination in housing or employment based on age, military status, disability, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, sex, and arrest or criminal history are also included.

B2119-11: This accretion consists of a copy of the Division of Human Rights Web site produced on April 19, 2011, several months after Governor David A. Paterson (2008-2010) left office. It contains information about the division's history, procedures for filing complaints, press releases (2007-2010), annual reports (2004-2010), and commissioner's orders (2007-2011) and court orders (2006-2010) concerning individual discrimination complaints. It also includes the text of the State Human Rights Law, regulations issued by the division, and information about investigations and complaints initiated by the division. A guide to the State Human Rights Law and brochures (in English and Spanish) and posters (in English and twenty-three other languages) concerning discrimination in housing or employment based on age, military status, disability, HIV/AIDS status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, or arrest or criminal history are also present.

B2119-15: This accretion consists of a copy of the State Division of Human Rights Web site produced on January 20, 2015, shortly after Governor Andrew Cuomo (2011-2021) completed his first term of office. It contains information about the division's history and mission, and biographies of the current commissioner, the Deputy Commissioners, and General Counsel. The site contains press releases (2012-2014); annual reports (2004-2012); brochures and basic guides (most in English and Spanish); posters about the division (in English and 23 other languages); posters about fair housing (all in English); graphs related to division casework and efficiency (2014); the text of the State Human Rights Law, the Rules of Practice, and General Regulations; as well as commissioner's orders (2007-2013) and court orders (2006-2012) concerning individual discrimination complaints. Also included is information on the rights for those with HIV/AIDs, employer rights and obligations pertaining to Ebola, and information on the procedures for filing complaints, complaint forms, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Researchers should note that almost all the information contained within this copy of the site is presented not only in English but also Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish.

Also included in this accretion is a February 13, 2015 copy of the division's Twitter feed. It includes information on news and events related to the Division. Researchers should also note, owing to the site's structure and the limitations of Web archiving technology, most of the content on this page could not be captured properly.

Researchers should note that, owing to the structure of the live site and the limitations of Web archiving technology, repeated attempts to capture the Division's Facebook page in 2015 were unsuccessful.