Two conspiracy theorists who tried to suppress Black voters ahead of the 2020 election have lost a lawsuit brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James. James filed a lawsuit in federal court against Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman in May 2021 … [Read more...]
County Legislature Opts Into Opioid Settlement, Will Receive Over $957,000
The Chautauqua County Legislature has approved opting into an opioid settlement that will bring in over $957,000 to the county. State Attorney General Letitia James secured a $523 million settlement with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries last year … [Read more...]
Trump Withdraws Lawsuit Against NYS AG James
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The withdrawal came in a brief document filed Friday morning with U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks had warned Trump's … [Read more...]
AG James Files Preliminary Injunction Against Gun Distributors For Illegally Shipping Ghost Gun Parts
State Attorney General Letitia James has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against ten national gun distributors to demand they stop illegally shipping ghost gun parts into New York. James is asking a federal court to order these … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court Says NYS Concealed Carry Act Can Remain In Effect Pending Appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act can remain in effect pending appeal. The Court upheld a stay that was issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Antonyuk v. Nigrelli in December … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Sworn In as New York State’s First Elected Female Governor
Kathy Hochul was inaugurated Sunday as New York State's first elected female governor. Hochul took office in August 2021 after then-Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior. She was elected … [Read more...]
Drug Stores Limiting Purchases of Children’s Medicine Amid ‘Tripledemic’
A nationwide shortage of cold, flu and fever medicines for children is causing some drug store chains to limit purchases of the products amid a "tripledemic" this holiday season. The "tripledemic" of COVID-19, RSV, and the flu is causing a run on … [Read more...]
CVS, Walgreens Agree to Pay $10.7 Billion in Settlement of Opioid Lawsuit
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of $10.7 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll of opioids. New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of attorneys general in negotiating the … [Read more...]
The Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud
Donald Trump's real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities A jury in Manhattan has found The Trump Organization guilty of paying personal expenses for top executives … [Read more...]
Kathy Hochul Elected New York State’s First Woman Governor
Democrat Kathy Hochul has been elected the first woman governor of New York State. Hochul defeated Republican Lee Zeldin with 52% of the vote. It was a sweep for the Democrats in statewide elections in New York. Incumbent Democrat State … [Read more...]
