N.Y. Civil Rights Law § 18-a: Findings and declarations of policy

§ 18-a. Findings and declarations of policy. 1. This article shall be

deemed an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection

of the welfare, health and peace of the people of this state and the

fulfillment and enforcement of the provisions of the constitution of

this state concerning civil rights.

2. The practice of discrimination because of race, color, religion,

national origin or ancestry in any publicly assisted housing

accommodations is hereby declared to be against public policy.