THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS September 14 to September 18, 2015 TOP HEADLINES Laying Out A Vision For The New Tech Economy This week, the Attorney General spoke at a forum sponsored by NY Tech Meetup on the intersection between tech and government. In his remarks, the Attorney General outlined his vision of “responsible disruption,” […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS October 20 to October 24, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Secures Murder Conviction In 1979 Buffalo Cold Case Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information After a two-week trial and just three hours of jury deliberation, Attorney General Schneiderman announced the conviction of Michael Rodriguez for the 1979 murder of his estranged wife, […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS October 13 to October 17, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Awards $20M To Land Banks Across New York State Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Joined by elected officials and housing advocates in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo Attorney General Schneiderman announced $20 million in awards to 10 New York State land banks […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS October 6 to October 10, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman And Pennsylvania A.G. Kane Launch First Multistate Task Force To Combat Heroin Crisis Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information In New York City, Attorney General Schneiderman was joined by Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane to announce the creation of the Northeast […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS July 21 to July 25, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman & Superintendent Lawsky Reach Agreement With Lyft Attorney General Schneiderman and the New York State Superintendent of Financial Services reached an agreement with ride-sharing service Lyft to ensure the company operates in New York State in full compliance with existing regulations. […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS July 14 to July 18, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Proposes Bill To Blunt Effects Of Hobby Lobby Decision Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Joined by State Senate Democratic Conference Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and a broad coalition of pro-choice advocates and legislators, Attorney General Schneiderman announced the Reproductive Rights Disclosure Act, […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS June 23 to June 27, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Files Lawsuit Against Barclays For Allegedly Deceiving Investors Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Attorney General Schneiderman announced his lawsuit against Barclays – one of the world’s largest banks – arising from the operation of its dark pool and other aspects […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS June 2 to June 6, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman’s Legislation To Rid New York State Of Zombie Properties Gain Statewide Support Attorney General Schneiderman’s proposed legislation to address the increase in abandoned, “zombie” properties plaguing communities statewide received further support this week from 16 mayors, who sent a letter to […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS May 26 to May 30, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman’s COP Program To Fund Equipping Of NYPD Officers With Life-Saving Heroin Antidote Joined by NYPD Commissioner William Bratton, Attorney General Schneiderman announced that the NYPD – the largest police force in the United States – has joined his Community Overdose Prevention […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS May 12 to May 16, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman’s Community Overdose Prevention (COP) Program Makes Progress Statewide Attorney General Schneiderman was joined at New York City’s Penn Station by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to announce that the MTA has partnered with his office’s COP Program to equip the MTA police […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS April 21 to April 25, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Ends Ban By Bed Bath & Beyond On Hiring Applicants With Criminal Convictions Attorney General Schneiderman’s settlement with Bed Bath & Beyond, a national retailer with 62 stores in New York, will ensure that future applicants for employment are not automatically […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS March 17 to March 21, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Calls For New Efforts To Eliminate Unfair Advantages Provided By Trading Venues To High-Frequency Traders Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information The Attorney General called for tougher regulations and market reforms intended to eliminate the unfair advantages commonly provided to high-frequency trading firms […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS March 10 to March 14, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman Details Success Of His Homeowner Protection Program In Capital Region Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Attorney General Schneiderman was joined in Troy by local officials and housing advocates to announce his office’s efforts to help New York recover from the devastating impact […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS March 3 to March 7, 2014 TOP HEADLINES Schneiderman & Gun Safety Advocates Partner with Facebook and Instagram to Curb Illegal Gun Sales Online Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information Attorney General Schneiderman was joined by gun safety groups nationwide in announcing their partnership with Facebook and Instagram to curb illegal […]
THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS February 17 to February 21, 2014 Schneiderman’s “Unjust Imprisonment Act” Will Ensure All Wrongfully Convicted Have Access To Court Remedy During a speech at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Attorney General Schneiderman proposed his “Unjust Imprisonment Act,” legislation that will remove current barriers preventing those who are wrongfully convicted […]
Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher (Twitter @HHSYC) Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS January 27 to January 31, 2014 A.G. Schneiderman Announces Bust Of Major Manhattan-Based Prostitution And Drug Ring Joined by NYPD Chief of Department Phillip Banks III and representatives from the New York State Police, the Attorney […]
Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher (Twitter @HHSYC) Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information THIS WEEK IN THE NEWS January 20 to January 24, 2014 Statement By A.G. Schneiderman On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day In a statement, Attorney General Schneiderman honored the “life, legacy and vision” of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and urged […]
Posted by Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher (Twitter @HHSYC) Dear Friend: Beginning with this first edition of my weekly newsletter, my goal is to ensure that you are given a snapshot of the work that my office is doing on behalf of all New Yorkers. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy […]
A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN RELEASES REPORT ON ARRESTS RESULTING FROM STOP AND FRISK PRACTICES AND THEIR IMPACT ON THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM By Charles Fisher and Randy Fisher @HHSYC Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information As we continue to assess the success of Stop, Question & Frisk it is important to understand the dynamics behind the policy, which […]
