New York will set up a commission to consider reparations for slavery

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state will create a commission tasked with considering reparations to address the persistent, harmful effects of slavery in the state, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday. The bill signing comes at a time when many states and towns throughout the United States attempt to figure out how to best reckon with the country’s dark past. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. More from this section Recommended for you