Tag: April 2025
Castro Gang Leader Bayron Castro Sentenced for Narcotics Ring
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the convictions and sentences for all 31 defendants charged in a major drug trafficking operation led by Bayron Castro, also known as ‘Hov’. The ring operated across multiple counties in Central New York, distributing large quantities of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine. The investigation resulted in the…
AG James v. SSA: Battle Over Social Security Benefits
New York – In a bold move against the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) recent layoffs and chaotic management, New York Attorney General Letitia James has united with 20 other state attorneys general to protect millions of Americans’ access to vital benefits. Attorney General James and her coalition filed an amicus brief in American Association of…
Big Bus, Twin America Collude to Limit NYC Tour Competition
New York – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has secured over $2.5 million from Big Bus Tours Limited and Twin America, LLC for colluding to limit competition in New York City’s hop-on/hop-off bus tour market. Attorney General Letitia James’ investigation revealed that both companies engaged in illegal agreements, with Twin America halting its…
Big Bus and Twin America Hit with $2.5M Fine for Antitrust Collusion
New York – In a landmark antitrust victory, New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured over $2.5 million from Big Bus Tours Limited and Twin America LLC for their collusive efforts to limit competition in the bustling New York City bus tour market. James’ Office of the Attorney General (OAG) uncovered a series of…
James Fights SSA Cuts Threatening Millions
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading a charge against what she calls a deliberate dismantling of the Social Security Administration (SSA), a move that threatens the lifeline of millions of Americans. James, alongside attorneys general from 20 other states, has filed an amicus brief in American Association of People with…
Queens Cop-Kill Investigation Launched by AG James
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has announced an investigation into the tragic death of a civilian in Queens, following a confrontation with NYPD officers. On April 14, 2025, at 6:21 a.m., NYPD responded to calls about a man wielding a knife on 31st Street. Upon arrival, officers…
Karians Hit with $9,000 Fine for Discriminatory Housing Practices
New York – In a hard-hitting crackdown on illegal housing discrimination, Attorney General Letitia James has fined brothers Greg and John Karian $9,000 for denying rental opportunities to low-income renters. The Karians, who own three buildings in the Capital Region, were caught refusing Section 8 vouchers and charging exorbitant late fees, violating New York’s human…
Queens Knife-Wielding Man Fatally Shot by NYPD
QUEENS, NY – A man is dead following a pre-dawn confrontation with NYPD officers in Queens, sparking an investigation by New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI). The incident unfolded at approximately 6:21 a.m. on April 14, 2025, on 31st Street, leaving a trail of questions and a community on edge.…
Queens Knife Fight: NYPD Shooting of Pedro Felix Justified
NEW YORK – The streets of Queens ran red on July 4, 2024, and now, nearly a year later, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released its report on the death of Pedro Felix, ending the investigation into the NYPD officer-involved shooting. The report, released today, concludes that a…
Karians Busted for Section 8 Housing Discrimination
New York – In a hard-fought victory against illegal housing discrimination, New York Attorney General Letitia James has halted Greg and John Karian’s unjust practices in the Capital Region. The brothers, who own or manage twenty-four rental units in Glenmont, Albany, and Troy, faced charges for refusing to rent to low-income renters with housing vouchers.…
