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Hanging Noose Allegations Rock L.I. Cable Company

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Dec 15, 2006 8:08 pm US/Eastern

Hanging Noose Allegations Rock L.I. Cable Company

Black Workers Up In Arms, Say It Promotes Racism

CARLE PLACE, Long Island (CBS/AP) ― Workers at a cable T.V. installation company on Long Island are filing a complaint with the New York State Human Rights Division saying a noose hung in the workplace promotes an atmosphere of racism and bigotry against black workers.

The complaint to the State Division of Human Rights was detailed today at the law firm of Leeds, Morrelli and Brown in Carle Place.

However, the President of the company - 180 Connect in Farmingdale - says he is "shocked by the situation." Nick Wainright says the company is investigating the complaint. He could comment no further.

According to the complaint, four black employees say a noose was placed in the work area on December 7th and was left there despite repeated complaints to management who are all white.

(© 2006 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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