JIF Peanut Butter Recall Over Salmonella Contamination
JIF Peanut Butter products from J. M. Smucker Co. are under voluntary recall after salmonella contamination was suspected for many of their products.
Income Threshold for Child Care Subsidies Increasing, Making an Unprecedented Number of Young Children in New York State Eligible
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the largest investment in child care subsidies in New York State history will be distributed—$2 billion to increase the number of families receiving child care financial assistance and the amount child care providers are paid for their essential services
Attorney General James Recovers $36 Million from H&M for Unlawfully Keeping Money in Unused Gift Cards
New York Attorney General Letitia James today recovered $36 million from popular fashion retailer H&M for unlawfully keeping millions of dollars in unused gift cards.
Federal Jury Convicts Two New York Men for Operating Mass Mailing Fraud Scheme Targeting Elderly and Vulnerable Victims
A federal jury in Central Islip, New York, convicted Long Island residents Sean Novis, 51, and Gary Denkberg, 58, of conspiracy to commit mail fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, fraudulent use of fictitious names and aiding and abetting other mail fraud schemes.
Bargain Chain Century 21 Announces Relaunch
Century 21 officially announced a relaunch Tuesday with this message: “Never count out a New Yorker.”
Audit Finds Half of Joe Biden’s Twitter Followers are Fake or Inactive Accounts
At least half of President Biden’s 22.2 million Twitter followers are bogus, a new audit revealed.
Feds Find Major Drug-Smuggling Tunnel at US-Mexican Border
A sophisticated drug-smuggling tunnel equipped with a rail system and electricity was discovered near the US-Mexico border in California on Friday, authorities said.
All SNAP Households to Receive the Maximum Level of Food Benefits This Month
All New Yorkers enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive the maximum allowable level of food benefits for the month of May.
New Jersey Man Convicted Of Receiving Military-Type Training From Hizballah, Marriage Fraud, And Making False Statements
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that ALEXEI SAAB, a/k/a “Ali Hassan Saab,” a/k/a “Alex Saab,” a/k/a “Rachid,” was convicted today of receiving military-type training from a designated foreign terrorist organization, Hizballah, marriage fraud conspiracy, and making false statements, following a two-week trial before the Honorable Paul G. Gardephe.
As Supplies Dwindle, Attorney General James Warns Against Price Gouging of Baby Formula
With increased shortages of baby formula due to recalls and supply chain disruptions, New York Attorney General Letitia James today warned retailers that price gouging is illegal.
CEO of Mining Capital Coin Indicted in $62 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme
An indictment was unsealed yesterday charging the CEO of Mining Capital Coin (MCC), a purported cryptocurrency mining and investment platform, for allegedly orchestrating a $62 million global investment fraud scheme.
FDA Restricts J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Blood Clot Risk
U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots.
$300 Million Yacht of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Suleiman Kerimov Seized by Fiji at Request of United States
Fijian law enforcement executed a seizure warrant freezing the Motor Yacht Amadea (the Amadea), a 348-foot luxury vessel owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov.
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Preventing Colleges From Withholding Student Transcripts Because Of Unpaid Debts
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that prohibits colleges from withholding a student’s transcript because of unpaid debts or charging individuals who owe debts a higher fee to obtain their transcript.
$141 Million Secured for Millions of Americans Deceived by TurboTax
New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a record multistate agreement with the owner of TurboTax, Intuit Inc. (Intuit), for deceiving millions of low-income Americans into paying for tax services that should have been free.
How To Find Your Soulmate, A 5-Day Workshop for Women
Sasha Gordon, a sought-after dating and relationship coach, is offering a free 5-day workshop for women May 9th – 13th.
Governor Hochul Announces Representative Antonio Delgado as New Lieutenant Governor
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that she is appointing Representative Antonio Delgado to serve as Lieutenant Governor of New York. Representative Delgado currently represents New York’s 19th Congressional District, which includes the Hudson Valley and Catskills.
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