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2 Northern Westchester Prisons Involved In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against New York 2 Northern Westchester Prisons Involved In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against New York
2 Northern Westchester Prisons Involved In Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against New York Two women's prisons in Northern Westchester are involved in a civil lawsuit being filed against the state of New York alleging that several incidents of sexual assaults happened at the facilities.  The two prisons named in the lawsuit, Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and Taconic Correctional Facility, both located in Bedford, will be part of a series of civil actions alleging that at least 750 individuals were sexually assaulted while in the custody of the New York State Department of Correctional Services, according to an announcement by Slater Slater Schulman LLP from We…

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NYers Can Now Choose 'X' Gender Marker On Driver License, ID Cards, Hochul Announces NYers Can Now Choose 'X' Gender Marker On Driver License, ID Cards, Hochul Announces
NYers Can Now Choose 'X' Gender Marker On Driver License, ID Cards, Hochul Announces With the start of “Pride Month” just days away, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a historic step in removing barriers for transgender and non-binary New Yorkers. Hochul announced that New Yorkers will soon have the option to choose “X” as a gender marker on driver’s licenses, learner permits, or non-driver state ID cards. “As we prepare to celebrate Pride Month in a few days, I am excited to announce this historic change that represents another victory in our fight to help ensure equality and respect for the LGBTQ+ community," the governor said.  "Every person, regardless of…

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