Letitia James Archives

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“The state is twisting itself into legal pretzels to deny the Green Amendment’s ability to check government action that may be legally responsible for the violations of the environmental rights…

ByMaya K. van Rossum 1Comment

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Mar 2023

Comunidades de habla hispana Economy Government Justice

El largo camino hacia la justicia para las víctimas del robo de salarios en Nueva York

Más de tres años después de que 15 trabajadoras de una lavandería presentaran su primera denuncia ante Letitia James, la fiscal general de Nueva York, las empleadas -todas ellas mujeres…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Feb 2023

Economy Government Justice

The Long Road to Justice for NYC Wage Theft Victims

More than three years after 15 laundry workers first lodged their complaint with New York Attorney General Letitia James, the employees—all Latina immigrant women—finally received the first checks for their…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Oct 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

AG Urges New York Officials to Make ‘Deed Theft’ an Explicit Crime

Under current law, state and county prosecutors are bound by statutes of limitations and forced to rely on charges, like grand larceny, that do not take into account the magnitude…

ByDavid Brand 3Comments

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Sep 2022

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Demanding Accountability in Puerto Rico’s Energy Crisis

“There’s no excuse not to transition to a system that is better, increasingly resilient, and more affordable than it was before. All members of Congress should call on FEMA to…

ByDr. Adi Martínez 0Comments

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Mar 2022

Government Justice

$7 Million Settlement Marks Latest in New York’s Home Health Care Crackdown

The settlement comes as legislators and organizers in New York rally for proposed legislation called Fair Pay for Home Care, which would increase the minimum wage for home healthcare workers…

ByLiz Donovan 7Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Andrew Cuomo’s Resignation Shows Democracy in Action

‘With enough popular momentum, politicians and offices will change their positioning based on constituent demands. It is contemptible to call these feedback loops a mob or a witch hunt. On…

ByLia Weintraub 1Comment

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

The bill would give tenants the right to a lease renewal in most cases and curb unlimited rent hikes in non-stabilized apartments. Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for…

ByDavid Brand 10Comments

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Oct 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

NY Attorney General Calls on NYC to Halt and Reform Tax Lien Sales

The city’s yearly tax lien sale, scheduled for Dec. 17, allows private corporations to purchase homeowners’ unpaid property tax and water bill debts for about 75 cents on the dollar.…

ByDavid Brand 4Comments

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Aug 2021

Government Justice News

Andrew Cuomo, in Final Days as NY’s Governor, Isn’t Leaving Quietly

The governor’s personal attorney spoke via video stream on Friday, fixated on perceived “fairness issues” in the report from Attorney General Letitia James’ office that outlined the harassment claims lodged…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

Opinion: State Government Must Protect New Yorkers’ Rights Under the Green Amendment