Suffolk County legislature's vote was the rights thing

Immigrant activists praised County Executive Steve Bellone and the county legislature for changing an anti-immigrant climate they say existed during the tenure of Bellone's predecessor The people of Suffolk County had much to celebrate Tuesday, when the county legislature unanimously passed a bill amending the Human Rights Law. "These amendments are very welcome, long overdue changes to the local law," said Michelle Santantonio, Long Island Housing Services executive director.

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