The New York State Commission Against Discrimination has ruled that a New York State resort hotel advertising “churches nearby” has violated the State Law Against Discrimination and must discontinue the use of that phrase, the American Jewish Congress reported today.
The ruling was set forth by Commissioner J. Edward Conway after an investigation conducted by him on a complaint filed by the American Jewish Congress. The complaint was ledged against Alfred M. Eisenbach doing business as Blackhead Mountain Lodge, a resort hotel located near Ca. ro, N.Y. The resort included in its newspaper advertisement a reference to the fact that there were “churches nearby.” The hotel also in response to an inquiry about its guest policy had replied that it was “a Christian place.”
Commissioner Conway ruled that the resort hotel must abandon in all advertising, whether by brochure, newspapers, periodicals, letters, or orally, the use of the phraseology “churches nearby” and similar language which suggests any restriction because of race, color or creed. The Conway ruling also requires the hotel to maintain for a year a record of all correspondence in relation to accommodations, including all cases of accommodation denied, as well as a full register of guests, and all advertising copy. According to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Eisenbach has agreed to comply with the ruling.
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