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Greenfield Praises Human Rights Commission For Settling Clothing Restriction Lawsuit Against Orthodox Businesses

Councilman David Greenfield (Source: Facebook)The Human Rights Commission settled its lawsuit last week against Orthodox Jewish business owners who posted signs in their store windows requiring patrons wear modest attire, spurring praise from Councilman David Greenfield. The story blew up in October 2013, after the Human Rights Commission filed

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Greenfield Wants To Allow Store Owners To Hang Signs That Require Customers To Adhere To Religious Dress Code Rules

Councilman David Greenfield (Source: Facebook)Councilman David Greenfield came to the defense of Hasidic store owners who hung signs in their windows demanding that customers adhere to a dress code that reflects their religious beliefs. The Yeshiva World News reported [http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/194873/Greenfield-Calls-Individual-Human-Rights-Commissioners-to-Demand-City-Drop-Case-Against-Chasidic-Business-Owners.html]

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Local Pols Pursue Cyber-Bullying Legislation

Photo by Adam Clarke via FlickrBy Joe Maniscalco State Senator Carl Kruger and Councilman Lew Fidler are seeking to stem the tide of cyber-bullies through a pair of proposals at the state and city level. Heightened awareness about the dangers of cyber-bullying and the death of an 18-year-old Rutgers University