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Syracuse lawmakers pass law banning discrimination against trangendered people
Posted: 11.19.2012 at 2:42 PM
Megan Coleman

Megan Coleman anchors the 5:00p, 5:30p, and 6:00p newcasts on WSTM/NBC and serves as News Content Manager for the CNY Central media group.

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SYRACUSE -- Syracuse lawmakers voted Monday to pass a law that bans discrimination against transgendered people.

The Fair Practices Act bans discrimination based on gender identity. Mayor Stephanie Miner released a statement to CNYCentral saying,"It is an honor to serve as Mayor of a city that has such a commitment to diversity and protecting our transgender brothers and sisters. This legislation will continue our longstanding efforts to ensure all Syracusans are able to live and work in a safe environment and send the message that we are a community which cares and will not tolerate discrimination. I will be proud to sign this into law."

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