Audit faults oversight of New York domestic violence shelters
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A new audit is raising concerns about New York state‘s oversight of domestic violence shelters. The report issued by Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli this week examined the […]
Comptroller: Cuomo’s budget plan raises oversight concerns
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state‘s comptroller says the budget proposal submitted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives him “significant flexibility” to adjust spending after the plan is approved by […]
NY comptroller sees bright spots in Finger Lakes economy
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s comptroller sees some good signs in the Finger Lakes’ regional economy. State comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the nine-county region that includes Rochester saw stronger […]
Job growth lagging upstate, report finds
A new report by the New York State Comptroller’s Office shows job growth has been lagging in upstate New York since the end of the recession, although the Finger Lakes […]
Comptroller says $200M fund to finance small NY businesses
ALBANY — New York’s comptroller says a new $200 million fund will provide credit financing to eligible small businesses that can provide solid returns to the state pension fund. Comptroller […]
NY gets 91 cents from DC for $1 sent
ALBANY — New York’s comptroller says the state receives about 91 cents in federal spending for every dollar its taxpayers send to Washington. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that compares to […]
Comptroller says high home foreclosure level persists
ALBANY — The foreclosure crisis persists in New York, even worsening in some suburban and upstate areas, the state comptroller reported Monday. Filings against homeowners unable to make mortgage payments […]
Public authorities spending more
ALBANY (AP) — A new report says New York’s public authorities are spending more even as they avoid significant oversight. The study from state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli identified some “troublesome” […]
Public campaign financing test falling short
ALBANY — The test of public campaign financing in the New York comptroller race has proved ineffective, with the incumbent declining to participate and the challenger falling short of the […]
NY reports levels of municipal financial stress
ALBANY (AP) — New York’s comptroller reports 10 municipalities in the state were under “significant” fiscal stress last year, with low fund balances and operating deficits, while another eight were […]
Comptroller reports retailer agreements
ALBANY — The New York comptroller has withdrawn shareholder proposals calling for supply chain accountability at retailers Dollar Tree and Dillard’s citing their agreements to have their suppliers report on […]
DiNapoli rejects test of public campaign financing
ALBANY (AP) — Incumbent New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has rejected public campaign financing for his fall re-election bid, although any opponents can still use it. Last week, Gov. Andrew […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – First Amendment: Real Estate Board of New York Inc. v. The City of New York
- Fourth Department – Juvenile offender: People v. Kameron P.
- Second Circuit – Anticompetitive policy: Cumulus Media New Holdings Inc. v. The Nielsen Co. (US) LLC
- Fourth Department – Aggravated harassment: People v. O’Neill
- Second Circuit – Convention Against Torture: Aguilar-Villalobos v. Blanche
- Second Circuit – Mandatory arbitration: 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East v. PSC Community Services
- Second Circuit – Anti-Injunction Act: Mutual Fund Opt-Out Plaintiffs v. Calamari
- Fourth Department – Premises liability: Polisoto v. St. Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church
- Fourth Department – Highway design: Montes v. City of Rochester, et al.
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
Law News
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary
- NY appeals court affirms weapon conviction rejecting illegal stop claims
- Nursing home worker accused of stealing from residents
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List






