New York State Attorney General Letitia James’s office is lawyering up as the Democrat grapples with a pair of federal investigations. James hired Munger, Tolles Olson LLP, to deal with a pair…
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Gillibrand Seeks End to Forced Arbitration in Workplace
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said Wednesday that it’s time to put an end to forced arbitration, which requires employees to waive their right to sue their employers in court over age discrimination….
NY State Proposes New Rule That Could Make Parole Easier for Juvenile Offenders
Jermayne Timmons was 15 years old when he fired a gun at a group of rival teens in Albany. The bullet missed the teens but fatally struck 10-year-old Kathina Thomas as she…
WNY Wind and Solar Projects Hang in Balance as Feds Tighten Rules on Renewables
The sight of towering wind turbines and fields carpeted with solar panels is becoming increasingly common in rural areas of Western New York. It’s all part of the state’s push to ramp…
Hochul to Trump: We Don’t Need Your National Guard Troops
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she told President Donald Trump there was no need for him to deploy the National Guard to New York City. Hochul, a Democrat, told reporters Tuesday…
Battle of the Bean Counters: Challenger Emerges for NY Comptroller
Some Fridays you’ll find Drew Warshaw by the big brass bull near Wall Street holding an oversized check for $21 million. It represents the fees that the New York State retirement fund…
Officials Say Policies Are in Place to Protect Immigrants from ICE at the NYS Fair
State officials say they have strict rules in place meant to protect illegal immigrants who may be visiting the New York State Fair during its 13-day run. State Fair Director Julie LaFave…
The Peanut Effect: How One Dead Squirrel Upended New York Wildlife Enforcement
The smoggy, litter-swept stretch of the Cross Bronx Expressway leading to the Throgs Neck Bridge is not a place you’d expect to find a police checkpoint for illegal hunting. But each fall,…
ICE Arrests in New York Surpass 2024 Totals After Recent Surge
New York has seen a surge in ICE arrests during the past two months, with totals four times the number seen during the same June-July period last year. Of those arrested, 70%…