N.Y. Civ. Rights Law § 44

§ 44. Discrimination by industries involved in defense contracts. It\nshall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation engaged to any\nextent whatsoever in the production, manufacture or distribution of\nmilitary or naval material, equipment or supplies for the state of New\nYork or for the federal government to refuse to employ any person in any\ncapacity on account of the race, color, creed or national origin of such\nperson.\n