Eric Schneiderman

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Lawyers: Internal Bleeding Keeps Hevesi From Corruption Sentencing

It’s unclear when ex-New York state Comptroller Alan Hevesi will be sentenced for accepting free travel and campaign contributions in exchange for awarding hundreds of millions of dollars in pension fund money.

2011/03/28

Indian Point Emergency Plans Under Review Monday

Using the Japan nuclear crisis as a worst case scenario, the Westchester Board of Legislators was set to meet to explore the disaster preparedness plan at the Indian Point Nuclear power plant.

2011/03/21

Adovasio (Handout), Indian Point Nuclear Plant (Flickr), Breitkopf (Nassau Co. Police)

The Week In Review: Nuclear Concerns, Unspeakable Tragedy & Irish Pride

By Philip J. Victor, CBSNewYork.com The week in the Tri-State area was one marked by tragic deaths and safety concerns. Two New York police officers were killed in very different incidents. A New York City […]

2011/03/20

Millstone Nuclear Power Plant (credit: nrc.gov via Dominion Energy)

Connecticut Nuclear Power Plant To Review Disaster Plans

The Millstone Power Station in Waterford is starting to pull together teams that will evaluate response plans for earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters.

2011/03/19

Eric Schneiderman (Photo/ericschneiderman.com)

NY State Senator’s Charity Ties Under Investigation

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has begun investigating two state-funded educational groups and their ties to a legislator.

2011/03/17

Officials Warn Against Japan Relief Scams

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has released some tips for New Yorkers planning to donate to Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

2011/03/16

NY Attorney General Reveals Biggest Consumer Scams Of 2010

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman marked National Consumer Protection Week by releasing New York’s top 10 frauds of 2010 on Sunday.

2011/03/06

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UPS Settles With New York Over Trucks In Disrepair

ALBANY, NY (AP / WCBS 880) - United Parcel Service has agreed to pay $1.3 million and use an independent vehicle inspector for five years after investigators found dozens of its delivery trucks had operated with […]

2011/03/02

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AG Schneiderman Sues Online Tobacco Sites

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says his office is suing six website operators, accusing them of illegally selling cigarettes to state residents.

2011/02/03

2 NYC Businesses Accused Of Bilking Immigrants

The companies have 45 days to close down and face fines of more than $25,000.

2011/02/03

NY Attorney General To Target Contractor Fraud

The official said that by policing the billions of dollars spent annually with contractors, Schneiderman hopes to recover millions of dollars from those that are unscrupulous.

2011/01/27

NY Medicaid Probe Settled For $18 Million

According to Attorney General Schneiderman, the Young Adult Institute, the state’s largest provider of residential services, for a decade inflated expenses reported for reimbursement.

2011/01/19

Gov.-elect Andrew Cuomo (L), Attorney General-Elect Eric Schneiderman (R) (AP Photo)

Cuomo: Albany Should Police Itself With Ethics Law

Governor-Elect Cuomo said it would be “comprehensive ethics reform passed by the state legislature” that would be the most effective tool in combating government scandals and abuse.

2010/11/12

Schneiderman Defeats Donovan In NY A.G. Race

Election returns show the Democratic state senator beating the Republican Staten Island District Attorney in the race to be New York’s next attorney general.

2010/11/02