Tag: October 2025
EPA Sabotages Solar for All: James Fights Back
NEW YORK – The Environmental Protection Agency is facing a legal firestorm after Attorney General Letitia James joined a coalition suing to halt the agency’s brazen attempt to gut the Solar for All (SFA) program. The EPA illegally yanked nearly $250 million earmarked for New York, part of a staggering $7 billion in funding intended…
AG James Sues EPA Over Illegal Solar Funding Cut
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with a coalition of plaintiffs in a twin legal offensive against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The lawsuits, filed in the Court of Federal Claims and the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, aim to protect billions in grant funding meant to…
Hochul & James Force DHS to Release $33M in MTA Funds
Feds Forced to Fund NYC Transit Security After Legal Beatdown NEW YORK – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) just got a harsh lesson in legal accountability. A federal court today ordered DHS to immediately release $33,898,500 in critical anti-terrorism funding earmarked for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), money the feds tried to strong-arm…
River Valley Estates Slapped with Lawsuit Over Unsafe Living Conditions & Rent Hikes
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a decisive victory in her lawsuit against River Valley Estates, LLC (River Valley) for years of mistreating residents and illegal rent increases. Judge Meagan Galligan of the New York Supreme Court in Sullivan County found River Valley and its owners, George Levin and Gayla Sue Levin, guilty…
Attorney General James Upholds NY Ammunition Check Law
New York’s top cop stands firm against industry challengers as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirms a landmark ruling that upholds the state’s law requiring background checks for ammunition sales. Attorney General Letitia James hailed the decision, saying, “Once again, my office has successfully defended New York’s common-sense approach to public…
AG James Prevails in Ammo Sales Law Battle
New York Attorney General Letitia James triumphed in the legal battle over New York’s strict ammunition sale background check law, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a lower court’s decision to deny a preliminary injunction against enforcement. James’ office successfully defended the state’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), which mandates…
River Valley Estates Owners Face Justice for Toxic Conditions & Rent Hikes
MONTICELLO, NY – The owners of River Valley Estates in Sullivan County are facing the consequences after years of allegedly subjecting residents to dangerous living conditions and illegally padding their pockets. New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a victory in court against River Valley Estates, LLC (River Valley) and its owners, George Levin and…
Ex-NYPD Officer Cadet and Lopez Face Manslaughter Charges
New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the indictment and arraignment of former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Officer Stanley Cadet, 27, of North Babylon, and civilian Kayla Lopez, 28, of Bayshore, on charges including Manslaughter in the Second Degree following a deadly traffic collision. The incident occurred on May 11, 2024, when…
Insurers Hit With $14.2M Fine For Data Heist
NEW YORK – Eight car insurance giants are shelling out a combined $14.2 million after New York Attorney General Letitia James exposed their shockingly lax data security. The companies allowed hackers to pilfer the personal information – driver’s license numbers, dates of birth – of over 825,000 New Yorkers, a treasure trove quickly exploited for…
NY AG Hammered Car Insurance Firms for $14.2M Data Breach
New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a staggering $14.2 million from eight car insurance companies for their woeful cybersecurity practices that left over 825,000 New Yorkers vulnerable to identity theft. The data breaches occurred when hackers exploited vulnerabilities in the companies’ online quoting tools, gaining access to personal information such as driver’s license…
