Chautauqua County will receive more than $800,000 to address youth vaping. New York State Attorney General Letitia James secured a total of $112.7 million for New York State from JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for its pivotal role in the surge of underage … [Read more...]
House Subcommittee Subpoenas Former Gov. Cuomo On COVID-19 Response
A House subcommittee has subpoenaed former Governor Andrew Cuomo on his response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WTEN in Albany reports the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic wants Cuomo to provide testimony on an executive order issued on … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Releases Top 10 Consumer Complaints
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a list of the top 10 consumer complaints from last year. Topping the list were complaints about retail sales, specifically when it comes to price gouging. Number two was landlord-tenant … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Expands Lawsuit Against Cryptocurrency Group
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced on Friday that she has expanded her lawsuit against Digital Currency Group and other cryptocurrency defendants. James said the alleged fraud cost investors more than $3 billion. This … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney Generals Office Secures More Opioid Settlements
An advertising agency that helped develop marketing campaigns for OxyContin and other prescription painkillers has agreed to pay U.S. states $350 million rather than face the possibility of trials over its role in the opioid crisis. Publicis … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against SiriusXM
The Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM, accusing the company of trapping customers in subscriptions. Attorney General Letitia James, in a statement released Wednesday, claims that SiriusXM forces customers to call the … [Read more...]
NYS Court of Appeals Orders State To Redraw Congressional Map
The New York State Court of Appeals has ordered the state to redraw its congressional map. The 4 to 3 ruling on Tuesday hands Democrats a major win in the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives in the upcoming 2024 election. New … [Read more...]
Court Of Appeals Rules Against Portions Of NYS’ Concealed Carry Gun Law
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Friday against portions of New York’s gun laws including a provision that required concealed carry permit applicants disclose their social media accounts. The ruling strikes down the provisions that … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Letitia James Releases Report On Insurers Not Providing Adequate Mental Health Coverage
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report that says most mental health providers listed by New York insurance plans are “ghost” listings, meaning they are inaccurate or inaccessible. Attorney General James' office surveyed … [Read more...]
Medication to Reverse Opioid Overdoses Now Available in Pharmacies
The medication, Naloxone, that's used to reverse drug overdoses is now available in pharmacies. The medication, known widely by the commercial brand name Narcan, can reverse the effects of a drug overdose from heroin, fentanyl and prescription … [Read more...]
