2006 New York Code - 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.