Orange County will receive at least $4.4 million and as much as $7.6 million in proceeds from lawsuits filed against drug manufacturers and distributors responsible for the ravages of opioid addiction, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced on Oct. 5. Photo illustration by Kevin Bidwell from Pexels. ‘These funds will not bring back loved ones lost’ Orange County will receive at least $4.4 million and as much as $7.6 million in proceeds from lawsuits filed against drug... Local News 05 Oct 2021 | 07:25
‘No blindsiding,’ Hochul vows, as she takes New York’s helm Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York on Tuesday, vowing to bring new energy and urgency to solving immense... Local News 25 Aug 2021 | 02:40
The fallout from Cuomo’s resignation The reaction was lightening quick to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement Tuesday, Aug. 10, that he would resign his office.... Letters to the Editor 10 Aug 2021 | 03:07
Pictured from left to right: Mike Griffin, executive director, County Executives of America, NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, Joseph F. Rice, an attorney with Motley Rice, and Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus met to discuss upcoming opioid settlements. Provided photo. ‘An opportunity to hold opioid distributors accountable for their unlawful actions’ Orange County will share in the proceeds of a landmark $1.1 billion suit designed to help abate the ongoing scourge of painkiller... Home 28 Jul 2021 | 09:46
Albany. Attorney General issues alert regarding coronavirus vaccine scams New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers about potential scams offering early access to a COVID-19... Local News 29 Dec 2020 | 10:59
State police plan body camera pilot program, official says (AP) New York State Police say they plan to go forward with a body camera pilot program for state troopers, a move that would... Police & Fire 26 Feb 2020 | 04:25
Lawsuits can drain a town dry Who says you can't fight city hall? A $40 parking ticket in Hamburg, N.J., ballooned into a $1.25 million settlement when... Local News 21 Feb 2020 | 02:53
State AG has ‘grave concerns’ over Indian Point State Attorney General Letitia James has stated “grave concerns” over the current decommissioning plans for the Indian Point... Letters to the Editor 26 Jan 2020 | 06:53
Developer Livy Schwartz at the Greens at Chester ( Frances Ruth Harris) We invite Assemblyman Schmitt to hear our side of the Greens at Chester story Editor's note: The following letter to NYS Assemblyman Colin Schmitt is dated Jan. 8. It was written in response to Schmitt's... Letters to the Editor 15 Jan 2020 | 12:11
Please visit us, Attorney General James Editor's note: New York State Assemblyman Colin J. Schmitt (R-New Windsor) sent a letter to Attorney General Letitia James... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2020 | 06:10
We either have home rule, or we don't To the Editor: Home rule is a very powerful subject. The Greens of Chester property got approval for smaller houses and then... Letters to the Editor 08 Jan 2020 | 05:52
The Greens of Chester construction site ( Frances Ruth Harris) Attorney general beats back Chester's demand that she not intervene in housing lawsuit The New York Attorney General fired back at the Town of Chester's demand that she not intervene in a developer's $100 million... Local News 03 Jan 2020 | 06:43
Mary E. Marzolla of Feerick Lynch MacCartney & Nugget (file photo) ( Frances Ruth Harris) Chester is being hijacked by attorney general, town lawyers say The Town of Chester's lawyers say the New York Attorney General has hijacked the town by using litigation to benefit a private... Local News 24 Dec 2019 | 11:36
For you and the governor it's payback time Dear Ms. James,... Letters to the Editor 10 Dec 2019 | 04:22
Kiryas Joel supports the attorney general's intervention to prevent housing discrimination The Village of Kiryas Joel strongly supports the action taken by New York State Attorney General Letitia James in a federal... Opinion 10 Dec 2019 | 04:17
