Port Authority serves approximately 200,000 riders daily at its 42nd Street location.
He called it “a just result for which we simply shouldn’t have to fight so hard.” It also made it easier for passengers to access complaint forms via the authority’s website.Īttorney Seth Spitzer also represented the plaintiffs for Winston & Strawn. The Port Authority also agreed to designate single-stall, non-sex restrooms at the bus terminal. Officer training will be conducted in collaboration with the Gay Officer’s Action League. A spokesperson for the authority, which also manages area airports and seaports said in an email that it had not conducted patrols in many years and is committed t o proper standards of conduct at its facilities. Officials from the Port Authority have denied any misconduct by officers.
Molly Griffard, an attorney representing The Legal Aid Society who represented the plaintiffs, stated in a statement that “this kind of blatant homophobia does not belong in policing.”Īccording to the settlement, Holden will be paid $15,000.
