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LEVY v. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMN.

85 N.Y.2d 740 (1995)

651 N.E.2d 1264

628 N.Y.S.2d 245

In the Matter of Lynn J. Levy, Respondent, v. City Commission on Human Rights, Also Known as New York City Commission on Human Rights, et al., Respondents. In the Matter of New York City Transit Authority, Appellant, v. New York City Commission on Human Rights, Respondent.

Court of Appeals of the State of New York.

Decided June 8, 1995.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Eugene Freidus, Brooklyn, Albert C. Cosenza, Martin B. Schnabel and George S. Grupsmith for appellant.

Rose M. Morgan, Long Island City, Arnold S. Cohen, Suzanne King and Donna Lise Dambrot for Lynn J. Levy, respondent.

Paul A. Crotty, Corporation Counsel of New York City (Michael S. Adler and Francis F. Caputo of counsel), for New York City Commission on Human Rights, respondent.

Chief Judge KAYE and Judges TITONE, BELLACOSA, SMITH, LEVINE and CIPARICK concur.

SIMONS, J.

As this appeal comes to us, the only issue presented is whether the New York City Transit Authority is subject to the jurisdiction of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. We hold that it is, and therefore affirm the order of the Appellate Division.

In September 1987 petitioner Lynn Levy filed a complaint with the New York City Commission on Human Rights, alleging discrimination by...

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