Comments on: Second Chances not a consideration in Woodstock, NY

By: Sasha

Sasha — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:43:08 +0000

She should be able to sue, or at the very least file a complaint with the New York State human right’s office. Or she has to do is describe that, although her significant other is on the registry, she is not, it doesn’t impose a substantial risk to her job, she’s more than qualified to do her job. They will most likely find that there was probably cause. She’ll win something. Hope the best. She should also retain an attorney.

By: No end

No end — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:52:05 +0000

In reply to James. You misread the article. The boyfriend wasn't fired, his girlfriend was due to him being on the registry. She's the one being punished because he's on the registry.

By: James

James — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:11:07 +0000

This is indicative of the types of actions that prove the registries are punitive. Maybe this situation could be used to prove it. Since this man was terminated from employment due to his being on the registry and the termination was done by the government, it proves that the registry is being used to cause harm without cause.
This would require him to sue for lost wages and damages yet the outcome since it was termination without legal justification Might open some eyes.

By: VOCAL

VOCAL — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 05:32:27 +0000

Trump has just signed an executive order on homelessness. Registrants are explicitly mentioned twice in this order. This order will increase the “tracking” of all registrants, whether they are homeless or not, which will probably lead to an increase in the harassment of registrants and their family members.
There is also a section not explicitly directed towards registrants but could lead to an increase in the civil commitment of registrants.
Everyone must read and understand this order. This order must be on the action agenda for every organization, including FAC.

By: rpsabq

rpsabq — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:47:54 +0000

I have been fired from every job I have ever had for being on the registry and am currently unemployed. Gainful employment is not possible if you are on the registry whether you self-disclose or not. This is a fact. If you have been lucky enough to find such a job you are the exception, not the rule. Just because your boss knows you and is aware of your past your job will always remain in constant jeopardy waiting for that one person, customer or co-worker who feels threatened or uncomfortable by your mere presence. All that person has to do to get you fired is to go public.

It is for this reason that it is the registry, not the conviction that prevents me from getting a job. Let us use this information going forward and be clear in our statements to the Courts and to the public.

By: obvious answers

obvious answers — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:17:30 +0000

good to see the registry is not punitive… everyone knows humiliate, joblessness, despair and the frustrations that come with no financial security ALWAYS lead to reform and community security..

By: RET. SGT. Vito

RET. SGT. Vito — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 21:55:44 +0000

The registry strikes again.

By: No end

No end — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:46:54 +0000

Disgusting.