Schneiderman Seeks To Facilitate Lawsuits By Wrongful Convicts
New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has proposed revisions in state law, so that more people wrongfully convicted of crimes bring damage claims against the state.
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New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has proposed revisions in state law, so that more people wrongfully convicted of crimes bring damage claims against the state.
The New York Democrat announced Tuesday he is recusing himself from any role Congress plays in the acquisition after learning his brother was one of the lead lawyers behind the $45 billion deal.
The empty black hole in the mailbox has been a recurring disappointment in parts of the Bronx, most notably in Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Marble Hill, and Van Cortlandt Village. And you'll never believe the reason why.
New York City Police Commissioner William Bratton says he has "no problem whatsoever" with Mayor Bill de Blasio's call to the NYPD after a political ally was arrested.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration has reached a deal with one of the 150 municipal unions working on an expired contract.
Sokolich also was asked to provide documents. The Bergen County Record reported t hat Sokolich sent a letter back to attorney Randy Mastro on Monday declining the request.
Several state senators are attacking Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to fund more college classes in New York prisons. One launched an online petition against it.
Holt, 65, ran for the U.S. Senate last year to fill the seat left vacant by Sen. Frank Lautenberg but lost in the primary to Cory Booker.
The Long Island Democrat's bill would require bicycle and pedestrian lanes be factored in when building roadways.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is proposing to provide college classes in New York prisons, saying a college degree will reduce the likelihood an inmate will return to a life of crime when released.
Schumer is calling for the federal energy regulator and the Department of Homeland Security to draft tougher new security standards overseen by Congress that would end the industry's veto rights.
Funeral services will be held Monday for the longtime mayor of Harrison who died after collapsing in his Town Hall office.
A Staten Island teen was one of many people who thought Mayor Bill de Blasio made the wrong call on Thursday by keeping schools open during the snowstorm.
Gov. Malloy said Friday the state DOT has deferred its expected deliveries of salt until all the 88 cities and towns that obtain their salt under the state's contract receive what they need.
New York State has reached an agreement with federal officials for a waiver allowing the state to reinvest $8 billion in Medicaid savings to support hospitals and improve health care, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Sen. Charles Schumer said Thursday evening.
