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iPhone 5 (credit: JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Schneiderman, San Francisco DA Announce Plan To Fight Smartphone Thefts

The top prosecutors in San Francisco and New York have announced the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition to battle a surge in smartphone thefts.

2013/06/13

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images/File)

AG: Bogus L.I.-Based Breast Cancer Charity Ordered To Pay Restitution

A judge on Long Island found earlier this year that the Campaign Center and its owner, Garrett Morgan, knew they were defrauding people by collecting for the Coalition Against Breast Cancer.

2013/06/12

iPhone (file / credit: John Moore/Getty Images)

Schneiderman To Host ‘Smartphone Summit’ To Combat Rise In Thefts

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman on Wednesday announced the June 13 meeting with some of the nation’s largest smartphone makers. The meeting will be held in Schneiderman’s New York City office.

2013/06/05

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images/File)

AG Schneiderman Announces Change To Law For Campaign Donations

Beginning Wednesday, any non-profits spending $10,000 or more must report the purpose of that spending.

2013/06/05

Foreclosure - File / Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

New York State Officials Urge Passage Of Foreclosure Protection Measures

One measure would require banks to negotiate a settlement with homeowners in foreclosure limbo. The other would impose criminal penalties for those committing fraudulent foreclosure practices.

2013/05/29

Woodhaven Nursing Home (file / credit: Woodhaven Assisted Living)

Long Island Nursing Home Aides Accused Of Spying On Residents

Two nursing home aides are accused of taking disturbing photos and videos of residents at multiple nursing homes on Long Island.

2013/05/16

Debris from superstorm Sandy in Long Beach, N.Y. - Nov. 20, 2012 (credit: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

State Investigating Some Nassau County Offices Over Sandy Clean-Up Efforts

The probe will look into how Sandy contracts were awarded and how contractors performed.

2013/05/15

iPhone 5 (credit: JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Schneiderman Seeks Help To Curb Cell Phone Thefts

New York state’s attorney general asked smartphone makers on Monday to do more to protect consumers from violent street crimes known as “Apple picking,” or cellphone thefts.

2013/05/13

A Hess gas station employee directs gas lines on Rte 110 in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy on November 3, 2012 in Farmingdale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York AG Announces Results Of Post-Sandy Price Gouging Investigation

New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said 29 gas stations have either reached settlements or are being sued for price gouging.

2013/05/02

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

NFL Finds No ‘Specific Violations’ In Questioning At Combine

Colorado tight end Nick Kasa and other players said they were asked about their sexual orientation, but did not identify by which teams or what questions they asked. The NFL’s investigation found no such improper questioning.

2013/04/05

A pro gay marriage protester stands in front of the Supreme Court on March 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. (Photo by KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Supreme Court To Take Up New Yorker’s Historic DOMA Case

The plaintiff in the case is Edith Windsor, who lived with her partner Thea Spyer in New York City for more than four decades and was forced to pay $363,053 in estate taxes when Spyer died in 2009 because DOMA didn’t recognize their marriage.

2013/03/26

FILE - Oxycodone Pills (Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

AG: New York Psychiatrist Admits To Selling Painkillers To Drug Dealers

Dr. David Brizer, 60, pleaded guilty to felony drug sale, drug possession and conspiracy charges as well as tax fraud.

2013/03/01

FILE - Oxycodone Pills (Darren McCollester/Getty Images)

AG: Manhattan Doctor Illegally Sold Prescriptions For Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Painkillers

Dr. David Brizer pleaded not guilty to the charges in Rockland County Court and remains free on bail. If convicted, Brizer could face up to seven years in prison.

2013/02/11

Clockwise from top left: Mosier Jules, Stacia Steele, Michael Pugh, and Troy Hall, who are all accused of participating in an insurance scam. (credit: NY Attorney General's Office)

Officials: 16 Arrested In Auto Accident Insurance Scheme

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office announced the arrest of 16 people who allegedly staged six “accidents” to get insurance money. They allegedly crashed into buses, livery cabs and cars they rented, and then acted like they were hurt.

2013/01/24

State police personnel led children from the school, following the shooting. (credit: Newtown Bee Photo, Shannon Hicks)

Officials React To Mass School Shooting In Newtown, Connecticut

Officials from Connecticut and beyond are expressing their shock and horror.

2012/12/14

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