Nick Reisman in New York State of Politics tracks reaction in New York to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to strike down the use of race as a factor in college admissions. Gov. Kathy Hochul said, "We are very disappointed in this decision, not unexpected given the political composition of the Supreme Court today.... But that being said, we go forth to ensure New York remains a place where we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and we're going to continue to subscribe to those principles regardless of the decisions made by the Supreme Court of the United States." New York Republican Chair Ed Cox, by contrast, was elated, saying, "De facto race quotas at our nation’s elite institutions have been a roadblock on the path to the American Dream for many Americans, especially Asian Americans.... Today’s decision takes us a big step closer to an America in which citizens are judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” And the New York Bar Association released a statement. “Businesses – including law firms – are worried about the legitimacy of corporate diversity initiatives. This could also impact governmental programs that require quotas such as minority business enterprise requirements,” Bar Association President Richard Lewis said. “We want to prepare our members, clients and lawyers throughout the state and nation for any eventuality.” Read more about this story in New York State of Politics.