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Senate confirms Denise Miranda as commissioner of New York Division of Human Rights
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The New York State Senate voted 53–3 to confirm Denise Miranda as commissioner of the Division of Human Rights after floor remarks highlighting her public-service background and an objection to bundling numerous nominations into a single vote.
The New York State Senate confirmed Denise Miranda as commissioner of the Division of Human Rights on Wednesday, approving the governor's nominees by voice and roll call and recording a 53–3 vote.
Senator Krueger urged colleagues to support Miranda, saying the nominees undergo “an extensive process” before reaching the floor and noting Miranda had served as acting commissioner for about 14 months. “When you…
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