The White man charged with murdering 10 people at a Tops supermarket in Buffalo appeared briefly in court Thursday. The Associated Press reports prosecutors said that the suspect, 18-year old Payton Gendron, has been indicted on a first-degree … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Announces Measures to Strengthen Gun Control, Track Domestic Terrorism
Governor Kathy Hochul introduced an array of executive orders and new legislation Wednesday in response to a mass shooting in Buffalo last week. The Associated Press reports Hochul's announcement came days after a White 18-year-old wearing … [Read more...]
Judge Releases Trump From Contempt Order, Orders to Pay $110,000 Fine
A New York judge has released former President Donald Trump from a judicial order holding him in contempt of court on the condition that he pay a $110,000 fine. Politico reports Trump, whose business dealings are under a civil investigation by the … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General James Announces Legislation to Support Abortion Providers
State Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday new legislation to establish a state program that would provide financial resources to abortion providers in New York. The legislation would create the Reproductive Freedom and Equity Program … [Read more...]
Intuit Will Pay $141 Million to Customers for Deceptive Tactics in Tax Filing
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the company behind the TurboTax tax-filing program will pay $141 million to customers across the United States who were deceived by misleading promises of free tax-filing services. Under the terms … [Read more...]
CNN: Judge Holds Donald Trump in Contempt for Not Complying with Subpoena
CNN reports a New York judge is holding Donald Trump in civil contempt after the state's attorney general's office said he did not comply with a subpoena for documents as part of its investigation into the former President's company. Judge Arthur … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Files Motion Against Real Estate Firm in Investigation of Donald Trump
State Attorney General Letitia James filed a motion Friday to force real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield to comply with the investigation into former President Donald Trump. The AG's office said Cushman & Wakefield is a publicly traded, … [Read more...]
NYS to Appeal Court’s Rejection of Redistricting Plans
Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James both announced they intend to appeal the Stueben County Supreme Court's rejection of the state's current redistricting plans. The Associated Press reports Judge Patrick McAllister issued a … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Signs Laws Combating Sexual Harassment and Discrimination
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a package of laws to combat sexual harassment and discrimination. The legislation establishes a toll free confidential hotline for complaints of workplace sexual harassment.It also includes the State and all public … [Read more...]
State Audit: State Department of Health Unprepared to Respond to Disease Outbreak
An audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli states the New York State Department of Health (DOH) was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks in nursing homes even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. DiNapoli said a lack of funding for … [Read more...]
