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The order applies only to state employees who work under the authority of the executive branch and it does not apply to anyone in the private sector.
A number of cities in New York State, including Buffalo, Albany, Rochester and New York City, already prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or expression.
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GENDA has already passed the New York State Assembly but awaits action in the New York State Senate.
It's a nice first step, but the New York State Senate needs to do the right thing and pass GENDA. Thank you Governor Paterson for doing so.
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