ALBANY - New York's attorney general has announced his resignation after four women accused the Democrat of physically abusing them. Eric Schneiderman released a statement late Monday saying the allegations will ``effectively prevent him from leading … [Read more...]
FCC Votes to Repeal Obama Era Net Neutrality Regulations, New York AG to Lead Lawsuit Against Repeal
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines Thursday to repeal landmark 2015 rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet. The approval of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal in a 3-2 vote marked a victory for … [Read more...]
New York Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Charter Communications
MANHATTAN - State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office is suing Charter Communications and its subsidiary Spectrum, formerly known as Time Warner Cable. In a Manhattan news conference, the state’s top prosecutor said the 87-page … [Read more...]
Schneiderman Opens Investigation into Trump Foundation
ALBANY - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has opened an investigation into the Donald Trump Foundation. The probe will focus on several topics related to the GOP nominee’s charity, including its 2013 $25,000 donation to Florida Attorney … [Read more...]
State Attorney General, New York City Comptroller to Investigate Primary Day Problems in NYC
NEW YORK - While no major primary day problems have been reported here in Chautauqua County, the same can’t be said across the state in New York City. New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer on Tuesday ordered an audit of the city's election … [Read more...]
Schneiderman Calls on FDA to Enact Rules for Packaging, Selling Liquid Nicotine
ALBANY - State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has joined his counterparts in Indiana and Illinois to call on federal officials to take action to prevent poisoning of children from liquid nicotine and other novel tobacco products. In a letter … [Read more...]
New York Delegation in Puerto Rico to Discuss Economic and Healthcare Crises
PUERTO RICO - Governor Andrew Cuomo is in Puerto Rico today with a New York delegation that will discuss the Puerto Rican government’s ongoing healthcare crisis and economic challenges. The Governor and the delegation will be meeting with Puerto … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Releases Three-Year Report Highlighting Success Of Housing Programs
JAMESTOWN - The top law enforcement official in New York State was in Jamestown Wednesday to give an update on his effort to prevent what he feels are unnecessary housing foreclosures across the state. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman was … [Read more...]
11 Financial Institutions Agree to Take Action Against Zombie Properties in NY State
ALBANY — New York is getting help from 11 major financial institutions in its fight against zombie properties. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the group of banks, credit unions and mortgage companies will take action to maintain properties … [Read more...]
Attorney General Warns of Microbeads Hazards, Pushes for Legislation Banning Microbead Products
ALBANY - Microbeads - tiny plastics contained in personal care products - are polluting the Great Lakes and Finger Lakes, New York's attorney general said this week. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman Monday released a report saying the … [Read more...]
