Slaughter skipping inauguration
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-Fairport, is one of 60-or-so Democrats who will be skipping today’s inauguration of Donald Trump due to his spat with Georgia Congressman John Lewis.…
State reaches settlement on opioid treatment
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that Anthem, the second largest health insurer in the country, will end its policy of requiring prior authorization for medication-assisted…
Louie’s Texas Red Hots celebrating 50 years
BUFFALO — Since opening its doors in 1967, Louie’s Texas Red Hots has proudly been serving its delicious Sahlen’s hot dogs, special sauce, Greek favorites and more. The name has…
Schneiderman leads coalition to defend EPA smog rule
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today filed a motion in D.C. District Court seeking to intervene in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Cross-State Air Pollution Update…
Schneiderman provides local governments with legal tools to protect immigrant communities
NEW YORK – Anticipating potential changes in federal immigration enforcement practices and priorities, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today provided local governments and law enforcement agencies with a legal roadmap…
Schneiderman to provide tips on setting up ‘Sanctuary City’ policies
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman will provide local governments and law enforcement agencies with legal tools to enact sanctuary city policies and protect immigrant communities, at 1…
Rizzo to leave NT Council
NORTH TONAWANDA — For the second time in two weeks, a member of the North Tonawanda Council has announced their resignation. Alderman Phillip R. “Russ” Rizzo says he will retire…
State settles with drug manufacturer for engaging in anti-competitive conduct
NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a joint settlement with four other attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission with Mallinckrodt plc and its U.S. subsidiary, formerly known as…
Mayor honors Buff State president at MLK scholarship breakfast
BUFFALO — Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, ’83, honored Buffalo State President Katherine Conway-Turner earlier this week with a proclamation declaring that Jan. 16, 2017, was “Dr. Katherine Conway-Turner Day” in…
Schneiderman among attorneys general urging U.S. Senate to oppose EPA appointee
A coalition of nine attorneys general, including New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, is urging the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose the confirmation of Oklahoma Attorney…