Hearings

DHR investigates, prosecutes, and adjudicates complaints of unlawful discrimination. If a DHR investigation determined that there is probable cause to believe that unlawful discrimination may have occurred, the complaint will move forward to our public hearing process. A public hearing, pursuant to the Human Rights Law, is a trial-like proceeding at which relevant evidence is placed in the hearing record. It is a hearing de novo, which means that the Commissioner’s final decision on the case is based solely on the content of the hearing record. The public hearing is presided over by an Administrative Law Judge, and a verbatim transcript is made of the proceedings. The hearing may last one or more days, not always consecutive. Parties are notified of all hearing sessions in advance, and the case may be adjourned to a later date only for good cause. At the conclusion of the hearing sessions, a proposed Order is prepared by the Administrative Law Judge and is sent to the parties for comment.

The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) holds public hearings via a videoconference platform. Anyone who wishes to attend a public hearing, including members of the public, press, and other non-participating observers ("attendees") should email [email protected]. 

Attendees will be able to see and/or hear the public hearing in the same manner as the participants and will have a similar experience to sitting in a hearing room. Please note that you must email your intent to attend a hearing, to the email above, at least one business day in advance of the start of the hearing.

IMPORTANT: Any recording of a Division proceeding held by video or teleconference, including “screen-shots” or other audio or visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited.

Technical Support: The Division will not provide technical support for participants or attendees. Please contact your local IT support, and you may let us know if you are having technical difficulties by email at [email protected].

January 2025 Schedule 
Updated: December 31, 2024 

1/3/25, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Janet Bridges v Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy
 

1/6/2025 – 1/7/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
John J. Parker v Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

Katherine Holcombe v Buffalo General Dentistry, PLLC; Daniel R. Jammal
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy

Angelica Reyes v State Employees Federal Credit Union; Joe Scriver
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

1/8/2025 – 1/9/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Paul Poteralski v RRNYGC, LLC d/b/a Roofing Rochester
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

Rafaelina Plasencia v St. John's Health Care Corporation 
 

1/10/25, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Connie Kenney v Annechino Law Firm, P.C.; John Annechino
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

Jose Campodonico v S.L. Green Realty Corp.; First Quality Maintenance II, LLC d/b/a Alliance Maintenance; Marcos Caballero
Administrative Law Judge: Thomas S. Protano

Phyllis A. Damico v New York State, Department of Labor; Russel Oliver; Stephen Ryan; Orville Abrahams; Vicki Mockler; Karisa Coons
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy

1/10/25, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tara Mateik v City University of New York; College of Staten Island
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

1/13/2025 – 1/14/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Gabrielle M. Guhman and on behalf of her minor child, Kennedy Emma Amelia Guhman v Matthew Jamieson
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

Patricia Williams-McGahee, o/b/o Shirley A. Lucas v University of Rochester
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

1/15/2025 – 1/16/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Lisa D. Saunder v Precious Hearts Sisterhood, Inc. d/b/a Precious Hearts Adult Social; Earl Jones
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca Clancy

Danielle Graybill v Driver Awareness Training; New York State, Department of Motor Vehicles
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

Terry Lopez Morales & Adriana Hernandez v Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Dr. Mohammad Jawaid
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

1/17/25, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Seanna Hall v City of New York, Police Department
Administrative Law Judge: Thomas S. Protano

Salvador A. Granados v Madeira's Sport Cafe, Inc., d/b/a Madeira’s Café; Pascal Antonio De Sousa
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

1/21/25, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nigel Kenroy Forde v Joseph McDonald as President United Derrickman & Riggers Association, Union Local No. 197; A.J. McNulty & Co., Inc.; Artex Systems Inc.; William Hayes; William Hayes as Financial Secretary Treasurer and Business Manager of the United Derrickman & Riggers Association, Union Local No. 197; Local 197 Apprentice-Journeyman Educational Fund
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

Janet Bridges v Erie County Medical Center Corporation
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy

1/21/2025 – 1/22/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Christopher Manion v City of Utica, Police Department
Administrative Law Judge: Martin Erazo, Jr.

1/22/2025 – 1/23/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Long Island Housing Services, Inc. & Nadine Walker v Keith Goehring; Wendy Levine
Administrative Law Judge: Robert M. Vespoli

Christine Goedvolk v Community Health Center of Buffalo, Inc.; Lavonne Ansari; Keyani Davis
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy

1/24/25, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Nigel Kenroy Forde v Joseph McDonald as President United Derrickman & Riggers Association, Union Local No. 197; A.J. McNulty & Co., Inc.; Artex Systems Inc.; William Hayes; William Hayes as Financial Secretary Treasurer and Business Manager of the United Derrickman & Riggers Association, Union Local No. 197; Local 197 Apprentice-Journeyman Educational Fund
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

Michael A. Johnson, II v Liberty Rest., LLC, d/b/a Patriot Saloon; Charmion Raymond
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy

1/27/2025 – 1/28/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Miriam Edmunds v St. Colman's Home; Sister Joseph Mary Stedina
Administrative Law Judge: Alexander Linzer

Patrick J. Edelman v Delmonte Hotel Management LLC
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

Chad E. Reynolds v USHEALTH Advisors, LLC
Administrative Law Judge: Rebecca A. Clancy

Luz Areli Narvaez v Private Label Cosmetics New York LLC
Administrative Law Judge: Robert M. Vespoli

1/29/2025 – 1/30/2025, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Manuel Lopez v Sacco & Fillas, LLP; John Christoulakis; Mercedes Arias
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

Tino Posillico v Farmingdale State College
Administrative Law Judge: Robert M. Vespoli

1/31/25, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Connie Kenney v Annechino Law Firm, P.C.; John Annechino
Administrative Law Judge: Sharon A. Sorkin

A final Order is issued by the Commissioner. The Commissioner either dismisses the complaint or finds discrimination. If discrimination is found, Respondent will be ordered to cease and desist and take appropriate action, such as reinstatement, training of staff, or provision of reasonable accommodation of disability. The Division may award money damages to Complainant including back pay and compensatory damages for mental pain and suffering, attorney’s fees, and civil fines and penalties. A Commissioner’s Order may be appealed by either party to the State Supreme Court within 60 days. Orders after hearing are transferred by the lower court to the Appellate Division for review.

​Inquiries regarding public hearings may be directed to the:
Office of Administrative Law Judges
NYS Division of Human Rights
One Fordham Plaza, Fourth Floor
Bronx, NY 10458
Tel: (718) 741-8255
eFax: (718) 741-8333
Email: [email protected]