Diversity

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez won a historic victory and became the youngest woman to ever have been elected to Congress.

Diversity

Did women make gains in New York legislative races?

More females were elected to the state Legislature, but there will be one fewer in the state’s House delegation.

By CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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Diversity

How far New York still has to go on MWBEs

City and state officials weigh in on efforts to award contracts to firms owned by women or minorities.

By JORDAN LAIRD, CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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Diversity

Breaking down the barriers of male-dominated boards

A new California law aimed at increasing diversity could be a model for New York.

By JORDAN LAIRD

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Governor Cuomo Attends the Fourth Annual MWBE Forum

Diversity

Momentum builds behind MWBEs

After a lackluster year, the rate of contracting for minority- and women-owned businesses is rising in New York.

By CHRISTINA SAINT LOUIS

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A veteran in a wheelchair during the 2012 Long Beach Lesbian and Gay Pride Parade.

Diversity

LGBT veterans struggle under dishonorable discharge status

Process to update status takes 10 to 18 months.

By KAY DERVISHI

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State Sen. Brad Hoylman kissing his husband, David Ivan Sigal, during New York City's Pride parade.

Diversity

After a milestone, lack of progress

Since same-sex marriage passed, bills to help the LGBT community have languished in the Legislature.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Diversity

Being a woman in government policy, with Maria Torres-Springer

The New York City housing commissioner spoke at City & State’s Gender Parity Summit.

By JEFF COLTIN

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Andrew Cuomo stands with construction workers

Diversity

New York's MWBE program facing staunch opposition in the Senate

A key law underpinning the state program may lapse this year.

By JON LENTZ

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Diversity

Cuomo signs one MWBE bill and vetoes another

Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte said she found the governor’s veto “deeply discouraging.”

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

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Diversity

Construction industry questions the city and state’s targets for contracting MWBEs

The construction industry questions New York City and state’s targets for contracting with minority- and women-owned businesses

By JUSTIN SONDEL

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