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NY AG Files Motion To Block Trump Lawsuit Interfering With Her Investigation NY AG Files Motion To Block Trump Lawsuit Interfering With Her Investigation
NY AG Files Motion To Block Trump Lawsuit Interfering With Her Investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken another shot at former President Donald Trump as the two continue to spar over her ongoing investigation into his Organization’s business transactions. James announced that she is taking action to stop the former president's “baseless efforts to thwart the ongoing lawful and justified investigation into his and the Trump Organization’s financial dealings," as she filed a motion in US District Court. In December, Trump filed a lawsuit against James in federal court in an effort to halt her office’s investigation and interfere with state court…

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COVID-19: Uncertainty Abounds After NY Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate COVID-19: Uncertainty Abounds After NY Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate
Covid-19: Uncertainty Abounds After NY Supreme Court Strikes Down Mask Mandate A Supreme Court justice on Long Island struck down the statewide mask mandate in New York, causing mass confusion and prompting a fight from Gov. Kathy Hochul and her administration. In Nassau County, Justice Thomas Rademaker ruled that Hochul’s office had overstepped its authority with its December mask mandate that was issued through then-acting Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett. Instead, the judge said that it was not up to the Department of Health to approve the mandate, it instead should go through the Legislature, where it is potentially less likely to pass. Rademaker said that the…

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Trump Organization Lied To Tax Officials, Banks About Properties, NY AG Says, Seeking Subpoenas Trump Organization Lied To Tax Officials, Banks About Properties, NY AG Says, Seeking Subpoenas
Trump Organization Lied To Tax Officials, Banks About Properties, NY AG Says, Seeking Subpoenas Letitia James is turning up the heat on former President Donald Trump and his family. The New York attorney general is seeking a court order to compel the former president and his two oldest children, Donald, Jr., and Ivanka to testify in their fraud case regarding their alleged misleading activity involving multiple properties and the Trump Organization. Earlier story - Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says “We are taking legal action to force Donald Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., and Ivanka Trump to comply with our investigation into the Trump Organization's fin…

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New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run
New Primary Poll Shows Hochul With Strong Support As De Blasio Announces Decision On Run With former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announcing his decision on a possible gubernatorial challenge, incumbent Kathy Hochul has taken an overwhelming lead over her potential challengers, according to a newly released poll. Siena College released the latest results of its poll on Tuesday, Jan. 18, which found that she is the clear favorite among New York Democrats, with the support of 46 percent of those polled, leading any potential primary opponents by more than 30 points. The second-highest ranked Democrat, de Blasio, who had 12 percent support of those who were polled, announced…

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NY To Have $110M In Student Debt Canceled As Part Of $1.85B Settlement NY To Have $110M In Student Debt Canceled As Part Of $1.85B Settlement
NY To Have $110M In Student Debt Canceled As Part Of $1.85B Settlement New Yorkers will have millions of dollars in debt canceled after one of the nation’s largest student loan services agreed to relieve $1.85 billion in loan debt as part of a multi-state agreement, authorities announced. Navient, the target of a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general agreed to cancel $1.7 billion in private student loan debt and offered $95 million in restitution for thousands of students nationwide following an investigation into the company's business practices. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the agreement on Thursday, Jan. 13, which will include mo…

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AG Issues Alert About Fake Charities Set Up After Fatal NYC Apartment Building Fire AG Issues Alert About Fake Charities Set Up After Fatal NYC Apartment Building Fire
AG Issues Alert About Fake Charities Set Up After Fatal NYC Apartment Building Fire New York Attorney General Letitia James is alerting residents about potentially fraudulent charities created following the fire at a New York City apartment building that killed 17 people, including eight children.  The fire broke out at a high-rise apartment building in the Bronx on Sunday, Jan. 9, and smoke quickly spread throughout the building, injuring dozens of people, according to the New York City Fire Department. James said those considering making donations to organizations claiming to be working to assist victims of the fire should consider the Attorney General Office's tips…

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1.1M Accounts Compromised In Cyberattacks Of 17 Companies, NY AG Investigation Finds 1.1M Accounts Compromised In Cyberattacks Of 17 Companies, NY AG Investigation Finds
1.1M Accounts Compromised In Cyberattacks Of 17 Companies, NY AG Investigation Finds An investigation by the New York Attorney General's Office found that more than 1.1 million accounts were compromised in cyberattacks of 17 companies. Attorney General Letitia James said in an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 5, that the "Credential Stuffing Attacks" involve repeated, automated attempts to access accounts by using information stolen from other websites. James said often people reuse the same passwords on different sites, which allows cybercriminals to use stolen passwords on other websites.  “Right now, there are more than 15 billion stolen credentials being circu…

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Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says
Trump 'Delay Tactics Won't Stop Our Investigation,' NY AG Says New York Attorney General Letitia James says she will not be deterred by former President Donald Trump and his family's push back as she continues investigating questionable business practices tied to his company. The former president and his two eldest children, Ivanka and Donald Jr., have all been subpoenaed by James' Office as the AG continues her yearslong investigation into the Trump Organization. Earlier story - Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. Subpoenaed In NY AG Probe Trump was first subpoenaed and a deadline was set for Jan. 7, and his children received the same on Monday, Jan. 3, thou…

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Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. Subpoenaed In NY AG Probe Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. Subpoenaed In NY AG Probe
Ivanka Trump, Don Jr. Subpoenaed In NY AG Probe Former President Donald Trump’s two eldest children have been the latest to be subpoenaed by the New York Attorney General’s Office as it investigates the family’s business practices. On Monday, Jan. 3 news leaked that Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump, Jr. have been subpoenaed by New York Attorney General Letitia James as she continues her yearslong investigation into the Trump Organization. The AG's office previously subpoenaed Donald Trump for testimony and set a deadline of Friday, Jan. 7, though the former president's lawyers have said they would move to block the action. Eric Trump, an …

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NY Jury Finds Pharmaceutical Company Liable In Opioids Case NY Jury Finds Pharmaceutical Company Liable In Opioids Case
NY Jury Finds Pharmaceutical Company Liable In Opioids Case Teva Pharmaceuticals, the last remaining defendant in a New York trial against opioid defendants, has been found liable for creating a public nuisance through its manufacture, sale, and distribution of opioids. The verdict from a Long Island Supreme Court jury came Thursday, Dec. 30, after six months of testimony in a trial brought by the State Attorney's General Office, along with Nassau and Suffolk counties. “This is a significant day for New York state. This is a significant day for this nation. But, more importantly, this is a significant day for every family and community torn apart by…

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Criminal Charges Against Cuomo Won't Be Pursued Due To Statutory Limits, Westchester DA Says Criminal Charges Against Cuomo Won't Be Pursued Due To Statutory Limits, Westchester DA Says
Criminal Charges Against Cuomo Won't Be Pursued Due To Statutory Limits, Westchester DA Says The Westchester County District Attorney’s Office announced that it will not pursue criminal charges against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo after investigating two allegations made against him in the county.  Cuomo stepped down as governor after an investigation New York Attorney General Letitia James found that he sexually harassed 11 women.  The Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah reported on Tuesday, Dec. 28, that it investigated allegations involving unwanted kisses made by two women in the county and found "credible evidence" that both incidents occurred, but sai…

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Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says
Long Island Pet Stores Banned From Purchasing, Adopting New Puppies, NY AG Says State officials in New York are taking steps to protect puppies on Long Island who were being mistreated and illegally sold while sick to unwitting customers. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Tuesday, Dec. 21 that her office has secured a court order banning Shake A Paw stores in Hicksville and Lynbrook in Nassau County from purchasing or adopting new puppies. Last week, James announced that she has filed a lawsuit against Shake A Paw for unlawfully selling multiple sick or injured dogs at its Long Island locations. Original story - Long Island Pet Store Sued By N…

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