Tag: October 2025
James Demands Trump Admin Protect SNAP Benefits
NEW YORK – While Washington D.C. plays political games, millions of Americans are facing the very real threat of hunger. New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside 22 other state attorneys general, is putting the heat on the Trump administration to immediately protect Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the federal government remains locked…
James Demands Trump Admin Protect SNAP Amid Shutdown Threat
James Demands Trump Admin Protect SNAP Amid Shutdown Threat SNAP on the Brink: James Leads Fight Against Benefit Cuts NEW YORK – While Washington D.C. descends further into political gridlock, millions of Americans face a far more immediate crisis: the potential loss of food assistance. New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside a coalition of…
Royalty Tobacco Shut Down by NY AG for Repeatedly Illegally Selling Vapes to Minors
New York – In a stunning move to protect public health, Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit against Royalty Tobacco in Otsego County for repeatedly selling vapes to minors and violating state bans on flavored nicotine products. The owners, Eysa Sharhan and Ahmed Mozeb, face accusations of disregard for New York’s public health…
AG James Launches ICE Activity Submission Portal
New York – In a bold move to combat perceived intimidation by federal immigration enforcement, New York Attorney General Letitia James has launched an online portal for the public to submit photos and videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the state. The initiative follows yesterday’s ICE raid on Canal Street in Manhattan.…
Alba Services Bilks Workers: $1.4M Settlement Reached
NEW YORK – Alba Services, Inc., owner Andrew Horan, and a network of related New York City construction and demolition companies are shelling out $1.4 million after a damning investigation by Attorney General Letitia James revealed a decade of systematic abuse of its workforce. The firm stands accused of widespread workers’ compensation fraud, brutal retaliation…
Attorney General James Slams Alba Services with $1.4M Over Construction Worker Rights Violations
New York – A landmark settlement has been reached by New York Attorney General Letitia James against Alba Services, Inc., its owner Andrew Horan, and related entities for a systemic violation of workers’ rights in the construction industry. The AG’s Office uncovered a pattern of retaliation against injured workers and failure to address sexual harassment,…
Wojeski & Company Hit with $60K Penalty for Data Breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with public accounting firm Wojeski & Company, imposing a $60,000 penalty for failing to protect the personal data of over 4,700 New Yorkers. The firm suffered ransomware attacks that exposed sensitive information, including social security numbers and financial account details. Wojeski, a certified public accounting firm,…
Wojeski & Co. Hit with $60K Fine for Data Breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James has penalized accounting firm Wojeski & Company with a $60,000 fine following two data breaches that exposed over 4,700 New Yorkers’ personal information. The investigation revealed inadequate security measures and delayed notifications from the company. Wojeski & Company, a certified public accounting firm, suffered a ransomware attack on July…
Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Triumph in $33M MTA Funding Case
New York’s U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has delivered a decisive blow against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by ordering the release of $33,898,500 in critical anti-terrorism funds owed to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul hailed the decision as a…
Cleveland Man Faces Federal Charges After Deputy U.S. Marshal Shooting
On October 15, 2025, an Ohio man named Larry Leon Dwight Wiley, 55, from Cleveland, was arrested and charged with assault on a federal officer following a terrifying barricade incident. Wiley reportedly shot at Deputy U.S. Marshal who had responded to execute an arrest warrant for a previous federal violation. The event unfolded when members…
