New York attorney general issues fraud alert on immigration scams
NEW YORK – In light of increased fear and anxiety in immigrant communities as a result of the current political climate, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today issued a fraud…
State settles with Trump University for $25 million
ALBANY — New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman’s office has reached an agreement with now-President-elect Donald Trump on a longstanding suit against Trump and Trump University. The $25…
State pushes school safety, anti-discrimination and harassment measures
NEW YORK—Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia today sent a letter to school districts with guidance on how to ensure schools are safe havens where…
Rochester man pleads guilty to larceny for improper Medicaid billing
ROCHESTER – A 39 year-old Rochester man pled guilty to grand larceny for his role in falsifying time sheets and billing Maxim Health Care and ultimately, the NYS Medicaid program,…
Schneiderman announces opposition to Trump plan
NEW YORK- Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released a statement this morning after reports that the Presidential Transition Team is considering ways to dismantle state consumer and investor protection statutes,…
State settles with NFL on ticket pricing
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced a multi-state settlement with the National Football League (“NFL”) resolving antitrust concerns about the NFL’s league-wide mandatory price floor policy.…
State Attorney General releases updated resource guide for veterans
NEW YORK — In honor of Veteran’s Day, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released an updated resource guide and website to provide veterans and active duty military personnel with information…
State settles with Vietnam veterans’ charity accused of squandering millions in donations
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office has reached settlements resolving investigations into the National Vietnam Veterans Foundation, which also operated as the American…
Niagara Falls City Councilman arraigned for alleged campaign finance disclosure failures
NEW YORK – Niagara Falls City Councilman Charles Walker was arraigned today on charges that he allegedly failed to file campaign finance disclosure reports with the New York State Board…
Rochester travel agent sued for alleged deceptive practices
ROCHESTER – A Rochester travel agent, Constance Catanise, and her travel agency, Escapes, Inc., was sued today by New York State for allegedly engaging in deceptive business practices and violating…