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Four takeaways from our investigation into New York’s judicial patronage problem
Throughout the 1990s, favoritism ran rampant in New York City’s court system: Political leaders within the boroughs were getting state Supreme or Surrogate’s Court appointments from the same judges they’d helped elect.
New York’s state budget expected to be late as housing, education negotiations continue
New York's state budget deadline will be pushed back as negotiations over housing and education are ongoing, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Potential Seneca gaming facility in Monroe County likely still part of compact negotiations
As negotiations continue on a new gaming compact between New York State and the Seneca Nation of Indians, it's possible that a gambling facility within Monroe County is still being discussed.
Appeals court orders new congressional lines in New York, a potential boon for Democrats
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A mid-level state appeals court on Thursday ordered new congressional lines be drawn for New York, a ruling that could benefit Democrats in the 2024 fight […]
Consumer alert issued for pricing of at-home COVID-19 testing products
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert Tuesday to New Yorkers concerning potential price gouging of over-the-counter COVID-19 testing products for at-home use, as well as other in-demand essential […]
New York attorney general hopefuls exit race after James seeks reelection
All five Democrats who had announced campaigns to succeed Letitia James as New York's attorney general have now withdrawn from the race.
Hochul announces pick for lieutenant governor
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced state Sen. Brian Benjamin as her choice for lieutenant governor Thursday in the senator's Harlem district.
Kathy Hochul vows swift action as she takes helm as New York governor
Kathy Hochul became the first female governor of New York and in her first hours on the job sought to bring a new sense of urgency to tackling immense problems.
Cuomo issues clemency for 10 people in last days as governor
In his last days in office, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has granted clemency to 10 people.
Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for accountability on nursing home deaths
Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for his handling of outbreaks in nursing homes.
Hochul prepares for spotlight as Cuomo steps aside
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Suddenly tapped to lead New York through a pandemic and a political earthquake, Lt. Gov Kathy Hochul said Wednesday she was prepared to steer the state […]
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigning over sexual harassment
NEW YORK (AP) — Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday over a barrage of sexual harassment allegations in a fall from grace a year after he was widely hailed […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Habeas Corpus: Brown v. James
- Fourth Department – Comptroller authority: Scanlon v. Miller-Williams
- Fourth Department – Confidential witness: People v. Sanchez
- Second Circuit – Interest-on-escrow accounts: Cantero v. Bank of America, N.A.; Hymes v. Bank of America, N.A.
- Fourth Department – Relation back doctrine: Poindexter v. The State of New York
- Fourth Department – Double jeopardy: People v. Royal
- Fourth Department – Real property claims — Summary judgment Penn v. Rochester Rev Holdings, LLC
- Second Circuit – Breach of lease agreement: Delsha 60 Ninth, LLC v. Free People of PA LLC
- Court of Appeals – Zoning: Smith et al. v. Town of Thompson Planning Board, et al.
- Fourth Department – Right to Appeal: People v. Nixon
- Court of Appeals – Vehicle and Traffic Law: Second Child, et al. v. Edge Auto Inc., et al.
Law News
- Oneida County attorney disbarred after Trump pardon
- New trial ordered in child sex abuse case
- Rochester, Monroe County to pay $1.75M to officer blinded in stabbing
- Drug conviction reversed over faulty indictment
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- WNY nursing home fraud settlement could total $9M
- Elmira settles federal lawsuit over police encounter for $2.5M
- Lawsuit claims Chili man was cheated out of home equity
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