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Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against Elon Musk and the Trump administration on Feb 14.

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LETITIA JAMES INDICTED: NY attorney general hit with alleged bank fraud charges by Trump Justice Department

By Shane O’Brien and Robert Pozarycki, with Reuters reporting

A judge has dismissed two lawsuits against Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's ban of transgender athletes using county facilities.

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Judge throws out two lawsuits challenging Nassau’s ban on transgender athletes

By Casey Fahrer

The state Civil Liberties Union has filed an appeal regarding the Massapequa School District's policy regarding gender identity.

Nassau

NYCLU challenges Massapequa School District’s gender identity resolution

By Casey Fahrer

Friends and family gathered Monday night at the crash site where Antonio Benitez died.

Nassau

Attorney general reviewing death of teen killed in New Hyde Park following police pursuit

By Larissa Fuentes

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Letitia James leads national attorneys general coalition urging Congress to ‘protect Americans from masked ICE agents’

By Shea Vance

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AG James fights Trump Justice Department over Violence Against Women Act rule changes

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hochul signing data protection bill

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Landmark child data protection law by Gounardes and Rozic goes into effect

By Gabriele Holtermann

Top Democratic lawmakers and leaders from across New York convened to support four progressive mayoral candidates in a Sunday rally in Brooklyn aimed at uniting them against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Politics

NYC Mayor’s Race: In final push, progressive Democrats rally in Brooklyn to mount united campaign against Cuomo

By Ajani Stella

Attorney General Letitia James is challenging Nassau County’s trans sports ban.

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James announces Election Protection Hotline

By Nelson A. King

Cuomo, Mamdani and Lander speak at debate in mayor's race

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NYC Mayor’s Race: Cuomo and Mamdani come under fire in final debate ahead of primary

By Adam Daly

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

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NYC mayoral race: City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says she’s giving ‘serious consideration’ to last-minute run

By Ethan Stark-Miller

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AGs celebrate court victory stopping federal funding freeze for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James

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AG James welcomes court decision blocking Trump from withholding essential federal funding for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

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New York Attorney General’s office adds Director of Muslim Affairs to the team

By Emily Davenport

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AG Letitia James urges Senate to reject Laken Riley Act, citing threats to due process and public safety

By Emily Swanson

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s pet stores push back on retail sale ban — but activists say it’s much-needed

By Kirstyn Brendlen & Adam Daly

Gov. Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James provided an update on nonpartisan efforts to protect voting rights and public safety across New York State during the 2024 elections on Oct. 28. Photo courtesy

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Hochul, James launch nonpartisan efforts to safeguard voting rights and public safety in Presidential Elections

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Politics

AG to activate Election Protection Hotline

By Nelson A. King

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Justice Department settlement finds Cuomo created ‘sexually hostile’ environment for at least 13 women

By Emily Davenport

NY officials warn school districts that they must enroll migrant students

By Ben Brachfeld

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James takes action to prevent domestic abusers from accessing guns

By Nelson A. King

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Dems express gratitude for annual gala support

By Nelson A. King

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Protecting abortion rights: Hochul and James look to solidify access to medication on public college campuses, double down against pill ban

By Sarah Belle Lin

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Health

What the historic JUUL settlement means in the effort to combat e-smoking epidemic among New York teenagers

By Sarah Belle Lin

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Photos: Resume workshop roundtable held by Community Justice Connect

"Fight Back" takes place at The LGBT Community Center on Oct. 30 at 7 p.m.

‘Fight Back’ turns theatergoers into 1980s ACT UP activists

Nick the Ballonatic performs at the annual Columbus Day Italian Festival in Howard Beach. Image via office of Council Member Joann Ariola

Hundreds come out for annual Columbus Day Italian Festival in Howard Beach

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Artists open their doors to the public at Gowanus Open Studios, Oct. 18-19