Betsy McCaughey, seeking GOP nod for CT governor, sues NY
GOP candidate Betsy McCaughey accuses New York Gov. Kathy Hochul of driving up electric rates by blocking the flow of natural gas to CT.
Cop who killed drug suspect with Igloo cooler appeals conviction that made him an...
The New York defense attorney for former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, sentenced last week to years in prison for the death of a fleeing suspect, says he’s been “completely overwhelmed” by the public support for his client following his controversial trial. Duran was convicted of manslaughter in...
Attorney General James Secures $350,000 From Brooklyn Furniture Store for Cheating Consumers
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced she secured up to $350,000 from Payless Furniture, Inc. d/b/a 1StopBedrooms, a Brooklyn-based furniture store, for cheating consumers. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) received hundreds of complaints from consumers against 1StopBedrooms for excessive delivery delays, exorbitant cancelation fees, falsely promoting 30-day “hassle-free” returns, and delivery of damaged furniture with...
Malliotakis essay contest 2026: Here’s the list of winners
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Rep. Nicole Malliotakis recognized winners of the annual Presidents’ Day Essay Contest at her Staten Island and Brooklyn offices, celebrating students who shared their ideas for improving their communities. Elementary students in grades 3 through 5 from New York’s 11th Congressional District, which includes...
As Judicial Hearings Surge, Westchester Father Advances a Fix for New York’s Accountability Crisis
New York has become increasingly adept at documenting official misconduct. It must become equally adept at correcting the consequences that growing misconduct produces. The New York Times this week reported that New York City paid more than $117 million through 1,044 police misconduct settlements in 2025. This marks the largest number of settlements since 2019, and contributing to nearly $800 million in total payouts...
Study Suggests New Yorkers Handle Energy Costs Well, But Local Voices Say Otherwise
Despite a mid-range ranking for energy bill anxiety, many New Yorkers are feeling the pinch of rising utility costs.
Blakeman says NYPD cop thought ‘out of the box’ by throwing cooler that killed...
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman. Blakeman vowed to pardon the sergeant, Erik Duran, who was convicted of manslaughter. [ more › ]
NewYork-Presbyterian agrees to bolster care for patients in mental health crisis
An inquiry by the state attorney general found lapses in supervising and monitoring those seeking care. [ more › ]
N.Y. man must repay $66,000 to Pa. Fine Wine & Good Spirits for using...
A New York man who used stolen debit and credit cards to buy more than $66,000 in liquor from Pennsylvania Fine Wine & Good Spirits stores has been sentenced to prison and ordered to repay the state for the stolen booze. Eugene Antwi, 26, of Brooklyn, was charged in September...
FDA warns New York firm for failing to verify safety of imported foods
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are
