Letitia James Archives – Politics NY

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Brooklyn

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.

Politics

James announces Election Protection Hotline

By Nelson A. King

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

Politics

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

By Adam Daly

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams.

Politics

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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Politics

AGs celebrate court victory stopping federal funding freeze for Caribbean immigrants

By Nelson A. King

New York Attorney General Letitia James

Politics

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.

Politics

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

By Emily Davenport

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Politics

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

Politics

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

Cuomo

Courts

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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Politics

James takes action to prevent domestic abusers from accessing guns

By Nelson A. King

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Brooklyn

Dems express gratitude for annual gala support

By Nelson A. King

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Courts

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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Business

AG James sues auto lender Credit Acceptance Corp, accuses of predatory loans and securities fraud

By Ben Brachfeld

Accuser blasts AG James’ handling of misconduct probe

By Timothy Bolger

AG James aide resigns after misconduct probe

By Timothy Bolger

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Brooklyn

ELECTION RESULTS: Polls close in Brooklyn after high-turnout midterm election

By Kirstyn Brendlen, Megan McGibney, Meaghan McGoldrick & Robert Pozarycki

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‘Our red flag laws are working’: Hochul adds $6.4M to support enforcement of New York gun regulations

By Briana Bonfiglio

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Health

Battle for reproductive rights reaches pharmacy aisles as AG James warns of legal repercussions

By Dean Moses

More from Around New York

U.S. Respresentative Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson State Assembly Member Landon Dais and nonprofit partners and small farms gathered to warn about the potential devastating impacts that the proposed $300 million in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could have on families in the Bronx.

Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, U.S., June 17, 2024.

Advocates, electeds reaffirm commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive education after controversial Supreme Court ruling

micro units

Micro units account for over 40% of NYC’s rental supply pipeline: report

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Brooklynites urge Malliotakis to reject Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill,’ fearing cuts to Medicaid, social services