The New York Court of Appeals has upheld a new state law allowing absentee ballots to be reviewed before Election Day. The court said in its decision that it would would be "extremely disruptive" to change the rules with absentee voting already … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Board of Elections Warning Residents About ‘Voter Integrity’ Group
The Chautauqua County Board of Elections and Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office are warning residents about reports of a "Voter Integrity" group. The Board of Election posted on their website a message saying that any individuals claiming to … [Read more...]
Catholic Diocese of Buffalo Agrees to Settlement in Lawsuit by NYS
The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo and New York Attorney General Letitia James have agreed to settle the lawsuit brought against the Diocese in November 2020 related to the past handling of clergy sexual abuse allegations. According to a release by … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General’s Office Receives $4.6 Million to Support Red Flag Law
The State Attorney General's Office is receiving $4.6 million to support the state's Red Flag Law use to prevent gun violence. Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced the funding comes on the heels of the number ERPOs … [Read more...]
Appellate Court Grants NYS Request To Keep Concealed Carry Act In Effect During Appeals Process
An appellate court has granted New York State's request to allow the new Concealed Carry gun law to remain in effect as it appeals a decision by a federal judge that temporarily blocked parts of the measure. State Attorney General Letitia James … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General is Suing Donald Trump, 3 Children for Fraud
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she is suing former President Donald Trump and three of his children for fraud stemming from her three-year civil investigation into the Trump Organization’s business … [Read more...]
Former Trump Aide Steve Bannon Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Fraud
Former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon has pleaded not guilty in court to New York State charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud. State Attorney General Letitia James said the charges are related to a year-long fundraising scheme in which … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Joining Effort to Crack Down on Robocalls
The State Attorney General is joining an effort to crack down on robocalls. Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition of 50 attorneys general to form a nationwide, bipartisan Anti-Robocall Litigation Taskforce to investigate and take legal … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General Urges Those Deceived By Cryptocurrency to Contact OAG Office
New York Attorney General Letitia James is urging any New Yorkers deceived by cryptocurrency platforms to contact the Office of the Attorney General. According to the OAG, "many high-profile cryptocurrency businesses have frozen customer … [Read more...]
Wegmans Paying $400,000 in Penalties After Data Breach
Wegmans is paying nearly half a million dollars in penalties after a data breach. New York Attorney General Letitia James said that Wegmans did not do enough security testing and failed to ensure consumer information was kept private. The … [Read more...]
