Tag: Q4 2025
Diocese of Albany Hit with $54.2M Judgment Over St. Clare’s Pension Fraud
New York – In a landmark victory for the elderly and their families, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced today that a Schenectady County jury has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany liable in a $54.2 million judgment against St. Clare’s Hospital. The verdict penalizes the diocese and former leadership for neglecting the…
Saratoga County Shooting: Zaremski Gunfight Deemed Justified
CLIFTON PARK, NY – A pre-dawn raid turned deadly on May 23, 2023, when Anthony Zaremski opened fire on Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office deputies executing a federal search warrant. The incident, detailed in a newly released report from New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI), has been ruled legally justified, meaning…
James’ Legal Victory Shields $4B for Disaster Prep
New York Attorney General Letitia James has scored a landmark victory in the fight against natural disasters with a lawsuit that has protected billions of dollars for critical infrastructure projects. The AG, along with 20 other state attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, successfully challenged the illegal termination of the Federal Emergency…
Saratoga Deputy’s Death: Justification Law Clears Officer
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has released a report concluding that the shooting death of Anthony Zaremski by a Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputy was justified under New York law. The incident, which occurred on May 23, 2023, in Clifton Park, involved SCSO’s special operations team executing a…
James Sues Trump Admin Over $100K H-1B Visa Fee
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today slammed the Trump administration with a lawsuit, alleging a blatant attempt to cripple the H-1B visa program with a crippling $100,000 fee on all new applications. The move, announced in September, represents a massive hike from the historically modest fees associated with the visa –…
Tech Moguls Targeted in AG James’ AI Chatbot Crackdown
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined forces with a bipartisan coalition of 41 other attorneys general to demand action from major tech companies. The group is targeting AI chatbots, highlighting dangers such as inappropriate interactions with children and links to domestic violence, hospitalizations, and even deaths. In letters sent to 13 prominent companies…
Tech Mogularged: Top Execs Face Charges for AI Chatbot Carnage
New York’s Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan group of 41 other attorneys general have launched an unprecedented offensive against Big Tech, sending a scathing letter to 13 leading companies including Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. The letter demands immediate action to curtail the dangerous features of AI chatbots that have been implicated in deadly…
JFK Cargo Kickbacks: Five Indicted in $250K Bribery Scheme
JFK Cargo Kickbacks: Five Indicted in $250K Bribery Scheme NEW YORK, NY – The concrete jungle just got a little more corrupt. New York Attorney General Letitia James today unsealed indictments against five men accused of running a years-long bribery and money laundering operation at JFK Airport, greasing palms to secure contracts with Delta Airlines.…
BlueSky Management Hit with $672,000 Fine for Tenant Harassment
New York – The New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Tenant Harassment Prevention Task Force have announced a historic $672,578 settlement with Steven Kashanian and his real estate firm, BlueSky Management NY, LLC, for systematically violating NYC construction codes. The company’s negligence forced hundreds of tenants to endure hazardous living conditions across its…
BlueSky Management Landlord Fined $672K for Tenant Harassment
New York – In a landmark ruling, the New York Attorney General’s Office (NY AG) and the Tenant Harassment Prevention Task Force have secured a settlement of over $672,000 against Steven Kashanian and his real estate firm, BlueSky Management NY, LLC. The penalty stems from violations of NYC construction codes that resulted in hazardous living…
