Long Island City man charged for beating young woman, forcing her into prostitution

Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced that a Long Island City man has been arraigned on an indictment in which he is charged with sex trafficking, promoting prostitution,…

United States Reaches Agreements with New York State and Local Government Agencies to Improve Accessibility to Covid-19 Vaccination Websites for People with Vision Impairments

Jacquelyn M. Kasulis, Acting United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, today announced agreements pursuant to Title II of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (the “ADA”), with…

Is New Jersey the Hollywood of the East? $500 Million in Spending in 2021

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy wants to make his state the California of the east, but maybe in just one way, that’s not such a bad idea. Forget the…

New York AG Releases Footage from Investigation into the Death of Michael Rosado

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released security camera footage that the office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Michael Rosado, who died…

Oregon Is The First State In The Nation To Officially Adopt Its New Congressional Map

Oregon on Monday officially adopted its new congressional and legislative maps after Democrats passed the plans and Gov. Kate Brown signed them into law shortly after, making the state the first in…

Fired for not getting vaccinated in New York? Don’t bother applying for unemployment, you won’t get it state says

As New York faces a medical crisis in the event of mass firings of healthcare workers today, there’s more bad news for those who lose their jobs. The New York Department of…

Today is the day New York can begin firing unvaccinated healthcare workers, what’s next?

NEW YORK, NY – If you are not vaccinated and live or work in New York’s healthcare industry, today marks the start of the period where you can lose your job. New…

Cuomo-Appointed New York State Health Commissioner Announces Resignation

New York State Health Commissioner, Howard Zucker, has resigned from his position, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced during a news conference, multiple sources reported. Zucker, 62, worked with former New York…

Teens Arraigned for Killing Robbery Victim in City’s Broadway-Fillmore Neighborhood

BUFFALO, NY – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 18-year-old Calvin D. Clemons of Buffalo was arraigned this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan on an indictment…

New York AG fines lead remediation company $510,000

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today that her office has reached an agreement with a major New York City landlord to ensure that children living in its…

New York doctor charged for defrauding Medicaid for charging for drugs he never prescribed

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the extradition, arrest, and arraignment of Mujahid “Peter” Pervez, 71, who was residing in Pakistan, on charges of Enterprise Corruption, Grand…

New York AG Files Lawsuit Against Texas Abortion Ban

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her fight to safeguard the health care and reproductive rights of patients across New York and the rest of the nation.…

Two New Jersey Democrats say Republicans behind 9-11 attacks?

HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey Democrats for County Commissioner Patrick Heller and Mark Pomykacz are suggesting that “Far-right extremists” were behind the 9-11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington,…

Outlaw shot teen girl, woman in Atlantic City arrested

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – On September 14, 2021, an investigation by detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit led to the arrest of a man wanted for his involvement in the shooting of…

Poll Shows Majority Of New Yorkers Support Vaccine Requirements, Indoor Masks For Teachers And School Staff

Kendall Tietz on September 14, 2021 A majority of New Yorkers support COVID-19 vaccine requirements and indoor mask mandates for teachers and school staff, according to a poll from Siena College released…

New York Governor Hochul under fire for school mask policy after this photo goes viral

On her first day in office, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a new, comprehensive plan to help ensure a safe, productive return to schools this fall in the midst of rising COVID-19 numbers fueled…

“Tone Deaf” Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie criticized after launching 9-11 Twitter attack against Trump, followers

MORRISTOWN, NJ – Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie spoke on Friday at the Reagan Library, but on Saturday, he tweeted out his video on the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist…

Jimmy’s Egg opens new restaurant in Albany

ALBANY, NY – Jimmy’s Egg opened its second location at 1800 Western Avenue, Albany, NY on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. This is the second location to open for this group and…

Attorney General James Calls on NYC to Provide Emergency Housing Vouchers to New Yorkers Living in Unregulated Basement Apartments

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today called on the City of New York to provide special emergency housing vouchers to all New Yorkers living in unregulated basement apartments…

New York Man Charged After Threatening Public official on Facebook Messenger

Oakfield, N.Y. – Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announces that 49-year-old Thomas E. Netter of Oakfield, N.Y. was arraigned this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Shannon M. Heneghan on…

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