"New York State was not a bystander to slavery — it created, enacted, and protected the institution. Reparations must be extended to all Black New Yorkers descended from those enslaved by New York State, and to all Black New Yorkers still living under the systems slavery built." The groups noted that New York state exhibits a wider racial wealth gap than the national average. "In order to build a thriving economy and a resilient multi-racial democracy, New York must repair past harm and break down barriers to opportunity for Black communities. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPThe New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies was created under legislation signed by Democratic Gov.