Tag: 2025
AG James Urges TPS for Jamaicans Post-Hurricane Melissa
New York – In a striking move of solidarity amidst disaster, New York Attorney General Letitia James has demanded the federal government extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Jamaicans. The plea comes in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which on October 28, 2025, unleashed destruction upon Jamaica, leaving at least 45 dead and billions in…
Civilian Killed by NYPD
A civilian is dead after an encounter with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Manhattan, prompting an investigation by the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI). According to reports, the incident occurred on November 13, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m. NYPD officers were responding to multiple 911 calls about a…
Man Shot Dead by NYPD on Madison Ave
Man Shot Dead by NYPD on Madison Ave Man Shot Dead by NYPD on Madison Ave NEW YORK, NY – A man is dead after a confrontation with New York City Police Department officers on Madison Avenue in Manhattan Wednesday night, and the New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is now leading…
Takisha Rainey Stole $25K with Forged Tax Check
New York Attorney General Letitia James has charged Takisha Rainey, 46, of Carle Place, with three felony counts for using a forged tax check to steal $25,000. Rainey allegedly deposited a fraudulent $41,236 refund check into her account and withdrew the cash two days later. The investigation revealed that on August 15, 2023, the fraudulent…
NY AG OSI: Unjustified Force Found in Bruce Boyd Death
New York – The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a Notification of Investigative Findings into the death of Bruce Boyd, who succumbed to injuries following an encounter with Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) officers on April 4, 2025. OSI concluded that a prosecutor would not be…
Nassau Woman Nabbed in $25K Tax Check Scam
CARLE PLACE, NY – Takisha Rainey, 46, of Carle Place, Nassau County, is facing serious time after allegedly using a forged New York State tax refund check to steal $25,000. The brazen scheme, uncovered by the Attorney General’s Office and the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, highlights a growing trend of exploiting…
Attorney General James’ OSI Clears SCPD in Boyd’s Death
New York – A grim chapter in the case of Bruce Boyd’s death has closed as the Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a Notification of Investigative Findings. The OSI determined that there was insufficient evidence to disprove beyond a reasonable doubt that deadly force used by Suffolk…
Health Scammers Targeting NYers in Enrollment Fraud Spree
New YORK – In a stark warning ahead of the 2026 open enrollment period through the NY State of Health Marketplace, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald have issued a consumer alert to caution residents about a surge in health insurance scams. ‘As health care costs skyrocket…
James Defends Haitian and Venezuelan Immigrants TPS
NUEVA YORK – In a fierce stand against governmental overreach, New York State’s Attorney General Letitia James has led a coalition of 15 other attorneys general in defending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Venezuelan immigrants. The AGs have filed an amicus curiae brief before the U.S. Court of…
James & McDonald Warn Against Health Insurance Scams in NY
New York – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and Department of Health (DOH) have issued a joint consumer alert, cautioning New Yorkers to be wary of health insurance scams as open enrollment approaches. With the start of the 2026 enrollment period, these scammers are on the prowl, aiming to exploit unsuspecting citizens. Attorney…
