Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing
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Disabled New Yorkers Face Extra Costs in Finding Housing

Some landlords are asking disabled people to foot the bill for accommodations, leaving even those with ample resources without an accessible place to live.
Seeking the ‘Right’ Customers, an Insurer Is Accused of Discrimination
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Seeking the ‘Right’ Customers, an Insurer Is Accused of Discrimination

Erie Insurance defends its practice of telling agents to use subjective factors when judging a potential customer. Maryland regulators say the company sought to exclude Black and Hispanic people.