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2025 Testimony
The Chair/Commissioner and other members of the New York City Commission on Human Rights senior staff periodically testify before the City Council on issues involving the Commission and the NYC Human Rights Law.
May 9, 2025
Before the Committees on Civil and Human Rights & Small Businesses
"The NYC Commission on Human Rights is dedicated to advancing accessibility and ensuring all New Yorkers are able to live, work, and thrive in our city. The Commission welcomes the opportunity to speak about the NYC Human Rights Law’s protections against disability discrimination and the ways that the Commission on Human Rights educates New Yorkers about their rights and obligations under the Law."
March 7, 2025
Before the Committee on Civil and Human Rights & Committee on Finance
"I am Annabel Palma, Commissioner and Chair of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Today, I am joined by Kathie Carroll, Deputy Commissioner of the Law Enforcement Bureau, Kajori Chaudhuri, Deputy Commissioner of the Community Relations Bureau, and Mariela Salazar, Deputy Commissioner for Administrative Services. We are excited to speak about the Commission’s accomplishments over the last year and our plans looking ahead..."