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...]
NYS Attorney General James Warns Price Gouging On Oil and Gas Illegal
In response to President Biden’s announcement that the United States will ban imports of Russian oil, natural gas, and coal, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning oil companies and gas stations that price gouging is illegal. She … [Read more...]
NY Attorney General James Encourages Businesses, Consumers To Protect Themselves from Cybersecurity Threats
State Attorney General Letitia James is providing warnings and tips to consumers and businesses to protect themselves against potential cybersecurity threats that may develop due to the crisis in Ukraine. While there is currently no active … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General Launches Process to Crack Down on Illegal Price Gouging
The New York State Attorney General's office has launched a process to crack down on illegal price gouging. Attorney General Letitia James' office said Friday morning it is starting a new rule-making process to examine and address evidence that … [Read more...]
Judge: Trump, Children, Must Comply with Subpoenas
A judge ruled Thursday that former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices. The Associated Press reports Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his two eldest … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul’s Mask Mandate Granted Full Stay by Appeals Court
Governor Kathy Hochul's statewide mask mandate was granted a full stay by a State Appeals Court on Monday. The mandate had been given a "temporary stay" by the Appellate Division on January 25th after State Supreme Court Judge Thomas Rademaker … [Read more...]
New York’s Mask Mandate Remains In Place For Now
New York's mask mandate will remain in place for now after a judge issued a stay Tuesday afternoon of Monday's ruling that the mandate was unconstitutional. Justice Robert Miller of the Appellate Division of New York State Supreme Court issued the … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Issues Subpoenas for Donald Trump’s Children in Fraud Inquiry
New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued subpoenas to Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr., as part of an ongoing fraud inquiry examining the operations of former President Donald Trump's namesake real estate business. USA Today reports the … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General James Warns LabQ Diagnostic to Stop Falsely Advertising COVID-19 Test Result Times
State Attorney General Letitia James sent a warning letter to LabQ Diagnostics for falsely advertising COVID-19 test result times. The letter came after the AG's office learned some consumers have waited over 96 hours for test results, even though … [Read more...]
