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Schneiderman Lauds Passage Of I-STOP Prescription History Check Program

Amid a recent trend of abuse and violence involving prescription painkillers, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman Wednesday lauded a new measure aimed at stemming the problem.

2012/06/27

Prescription painkillers (file/credit: CBS 2)

Prosecutors: 98 Charged In Connection With Prescription Drug Sales, Distribution

One of those charged, a doctor from Great Neck, is accused of conspiring to distribute oxycodone to “shoppers” he knew were reselling to addicts, prosecutors said.

2012/06/06

Kelly and Schneiderman with one of the recovered luxury vehicles targeted in theft ring (credit: Juliet Papa/1010 WINS)

Officials: Theft Ring Stalked Luxury Car Owners In New York

The ring allegedly took orders for specific colors and models of Lexus sedans and other luxury vehicles from an international broker who then sold the vehicles to buyers in Nigeria and other African nations, authorities said.

2012/05/16

These Long Island mothers are calling on lawmakers to pass the ISTOP program. (credit: Mona Rivera, 1010 WINS)

L.I. Moms Make Desperate Plea For Passage Of ISTOP Legislation In Fight Against Drug Overdose

The s legislation that would make it illegal to doctor shop and fill prescriptions without questions by creating an online database.

2012/05/11

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (file / credit: Edward Reed / Mayor's Office)

Attorney General’s Office Reviewing NYPD’s ‘Stop-And-Frisk’ Tactic

A published report says the state Attorney General’s Office is reviewing the New York Police Department’s “stop and frisk” tactic that has drawn criticism from civil liberties advocates.

2012/04/11

New York Moves To Ban Sex Offenders From Online Gaming Networks

New York’s attorney general has made a startling discovery: Your children may be playing Internet video games with registered sex offenders. In a move that’s the first in the nation, the top prosecutor is having the predators purged from online network.

2012/04/05

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman speaks at a news conference on Tuesday. (credit: Mona Rivera, 1010 WINS)

NY Attorney General Wants New Tool To Fight Prescription Drug Addiction

Eric Schneiderman wants to see a new real time database that would report and track certain controlled substances to prevent doctor shopping.

2012/02/21

MSG Network, Time Warner Cable Reach Deal After 2-Month Impasse

Throughout the dispute, Time Warner customers voiced their unhappiness and urged the two sides to come to a settlement. Time Warner customers can now watch the Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders, Red Bulls and Sabres.

2012/02/17

Family Wants Attorney General To Take Over Bronx Police Beating Case

The family of 19-year-old Jatiek Reed, who was allegedly battered with nightsticks and kicked repeatedly by police officers in the Bronx, are calling for an independent investigation.

2012/02/09

Expert Offers Tips On How To Help Someone Struggling With Prescription Drug Addiction

Dr. Deni Carise, chief clinical officer of Phoenix House, a substance abuse treatment center, says there are a number things you can do.

2012/01/14

A Home Depot Store - File / Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

AG: ID Theft Ring Hijacked 180 Customer Accounts At NYC Retail Stores

Seven people have been arrested in an identity theft scheme that allegedly netted more than $1 million in products and gift cards by tapping consumer charge accounts in four states.

2012/01/12

Bronx Woman Pleads Guilty To Forging Painkiller Prescriptions

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says the counterfeit prescriptions were filled in 20 counties throughout the state.

2011/12/21

Eric Schneiderman (Photo/ericschneiderman.com)

Attorney General Schneiderman Argues Against Gun Reciprocity Bill

Schneiderman says the bill would force states like New York with tougher handgun restrictions to allow visitors to carry their weapons obtained in other states with weaker laws.

2011/10/20

Eric Schneiderman and Ray Kelly (credit: Office of the Attorney General, Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images)

37 Suspects Rounded Up In Major Bust Involving Gambling, Loan Sharking Rings

The long-term investigation, called “Operation Flat Rate,” focused on gambling and loan sharking rings, the real moneymakers for the Gambino crime family.

2011/10/18

Bank Of America To Pay Out Mortgage Settlement

Bank of America and its Countrywide unit will pay $8.5 billion to settle claims that the lenders sold poor-quality mortgage-backed securities that went sour when the housing market collapsed.

2011/06/29

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