Tag: April 2025
NYCHA Tree Initiative: AG James Unveils $750K Project
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and Trees New York to announce a $750,000 initiative aimed at restoring green spaces in public housing communities. The program, called ‘Trees for NYCHA,’ will plant nearly 400 new trees across NYCHA properties and neighboring streets, focusing on…
James’ Trees for NYCHA: Greenwashing or Real Change?
James’ Trees for NYCHA: Greenwashing or Real Change? NEW YORK – While Attorney General Letitia James touts a $750,000 tree-planting initiative at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) campuses as a win for environmental justice, questions linger about whether this is genuine community investment or a calculated PR move. The “Trees for NYCHA” project, announced…
James Battles HUD Over Fair Housing Funding Cuts
NEW YORK – The fight for equitable housing access just got real. New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a charge against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), demanding the reinstatement of $78 million in congressionally-approved funding ripped away from fair housing organizations nationwide. The move, a blatant gutting of vital…
James Pushes for Fair Housing Funding Restoration
New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a charge against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for cancelling critical funding to fair housing organizations across the country, including New York. The AG, joined by 20 other state attorneys general, is urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit to…
Letitia James vs. Trump’s First 100 Days: A Legal Battle for Rights
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a resounding statement on the first 100 days of the Trump administration, revealing a relentless campaign against its illegal and unconstitutional actions. Since January 20, AG James has filed 15 lawsuits and 22 amicus briefs in a fight to protect New Yorkers. “We will not allow this administration…
NY State Troopers Linked to In-Custody Death: Footage Released
BARNEVELD, NY – The death of Matthew Brown, following a brutal encounter with New York State Police (NYSP) troopers, is now under intense scrutiny after Attorney General Letitia James released body-worn camera footage of the incident. The footage, obtained as part of an ongoing investigation, paints a disturbing picture of a rapidly escalating situation that…
James and 24 States Sue Trump Admin Over AmeriCorps Dismantling
New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched a lawsuit against the Trump administration to prevent the dismantling of AmeriCorps, an organization that supports over 200,000 volunteers delivering essential services across America. The coalition includes 24 states and seeks to stop what they describe as ‘illegal attempts’ by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to…
James Files 15 Lawsuits in First 100 Days of Trump Era
New York – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has thrown its considerable legal weight against the Trump administration, marking the first 100 days with a barrage of lawsuits and amicus briefs aimed at dismantling illegal policies. Since January 20th, Attorney General Letitia James has led the charge by filing and joining 15 lawsuits…
Trump Administration Targets AmeriCorps in Sweeping Cuts
Trump Administration Targets AmeriCorps in Sweeping Cuts NEW YORK – The Trump administration is facing a legal battle after Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 24 other states filed suit today, accusing the administration of illegally dismantling AmeriCorps. The move threatens over 200,000 volunteers nationwide who provide crucial services to vulnerable communities –…
Suffolk County Man Dies in Police Custody: AG Investigates
WYANDANCH, NY – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) is now formally investigating the death of Henry Sanders, a Suffolk County resident who died August 1, 2024, after an encounter with the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD). The case, already shrouded in questions, promises a hard look at police procedures and…
