Tag: Q2 2025
James Slams DOT Over EV Funding Freeze
NEW YORK – The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) just got a legal beatdown courtesy of New York Attorney General Letitia James. A federal court has ordered the DOT to immediately restore crucial funding for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, money the agency illegally froze following a dubious executive order. This isn’t some environmental feel-good…
James Demands Hospitals Offer Emergency Abortion Care
New York – In a bold move to protect reproductive rights, New York Attorney General Letitia James, joined by 21 other attorneys general, has issued a stern reminder to hospitals across the state regarding their legal obligation to provide emergency abortion care under the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). “When a pregnant…
Dutchess Dumping: Serial Polluter Cascino Hit With $200K Fine
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Salvatore Cascino, a former Bronx business owner with a history of environmental violations, is facing the music for a brazen pattern of illegal dumping in Dutchess County. Cascino and his company, Ten Mile River, LLC, were caught dumping waste – including directly into sensitive freshwater wetlands – on property along the Ten…
James Warns Hospitals: Emergency Abortions Are the Law
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is throwing down the gauntlet, reminding hospitals that denying emergency abortion care is a direct violation of federal law. On June 25, 2025, James co-led a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in a forceful letter to the American Hospital Association, asserting that hospitals *must* provide…
Dutchess Dumping: Serial Polluter Cascino Hit with $200K Fine
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY – Salvatore Cascino, a former Bronx business owner with a history of flouting environmental regulations, is facing a six-figure penalty and a court-ordered cleanup after being caught illegally dumping waste in Dutchess County. Cascino and his company, Ten Mile River, LLC, turned a stretch of land along the Ten Mile River into a…
Body Cam Footage Unveiled in Damon Louther’s Death Probe
New York Attorney General Letitia James has released harrowing body-cam footage from the May 13, 2025, incident involving Damon Louther and members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). The release comes as part of a transparent investigation into Louther’s death following an encounter in Brooklyn. Footage obtained by the Office of Special Investigation…
Attorney Gen. OpensProbe into Chautauqua Death
New York – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Mark Bemis, who tragically lost his life on June 18, following a confrontation with Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies. The incident unfolded at a residence in Mina when CCSO officers were dispatched to…
NY AG James Targets Deadly Police Chase Policies
NEW YORK – A new report released today by New York Attorney General Letitia James shines a harsh light on the deadly consequences of police vehicle pursuits, and proposes sweeping reforms to curb the escalating danger on state roadways. The report, titled “Improving Policing and Public Safety: Problems Presented by Police and Vehicle Pursuits,” details…
NY AG Unveils Louther’s Death Footage
New York – In a dramatic turn of events, New York Attorney General Letitia James has released body-worn camera footage obtained during the investigation into the tragic death of Damon Louther, who succumbed to injuries after a confrontation with NYPD officers on May 13, 2025. The footage, made public under AG James’ directive for increased…
Ex-Con Dodges Justice: Armed Robbery Suspect on the Run
New York – The streets are on edge as an ex-convict wanted for armed robbery continues to evade justice. Authorities have launched a city-wide manhunt following reports of his escape from a local correctional facility. The suspect, identified as John Doe, 25, was serving time at the New York Correctional Facility when he managed to…
