In January 2024, former Chief of Staff to then-Majority Leader Tasha Diaz submitted a complaint to the New York State Division of Human Rights. On March 18, 2024, a response to this complaint was delivered by the law firm, Harris Beach on behalf of Diaz and the City of Yonkers.
This FOIL request to the COY Law Dept./Corp Counsel seeks that response letter and any associated documents sent to the NYS Division of Human Rights.
We are in receipt of your FOIL request below. Please be advised that pursuant to NYS CPLR ยง 3101, the case file concerning complaints filed with the Division of Human rights, including attorney work product, can be withheld from disclosure, prior to the finding of probable cause. As such, your request is hereby denied.
You have a right to appeal this denial to the Corporation Counsel Matthew Gallagher at 40 S Broadway, Room 300, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Sincerely,
J. Helen Aggrey
FOIL Officer
Office of Corporation Counsel