New York City’s Public Advocate Letitia James won the Democratic primary for attorney general on Thursday, coming out ahead in a field of four candidates during a closely watched race. James is on her way to making history in the coming general election. If elected over her Republican opponent Keith […]
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Legislature elects Underwood to serve as attorney general
Barbara Underwood was appointed New York state attorney general on Tuesday to fill the vacancy left by Eric Schneiderman’s abrupt resignation on May 8. Schneiderman resigned following a New Yorker article which detailed allegations of abuse by four different women. The New York State Legislature, led by the Assembly, interviewed […]
As interviews conclude, interim AG candidates not seeking reelection seem to hold favor with legislators
Interviews for the interim attorney general position officially concluded Wednesday around noon. Questions regarding topics such as workplace harassment, opioids, New York relations with the federal government, political party tribalism, civil rights and the status of American democracy dominated each interview. In addition to these topics, each candidate had uttered […]
State Assembly releases list of candidates to fill the office of Attorney General
Following the unexpected resignation of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman earlier this month, the state Legislature will begin interviewing candidates this Tuesday and Wednesday to find a replacement. The interviews will be conducted by a bipartisan, bicameral committee consisting of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, Assemblyman Matthew Titone, Assemblyman William Barclay, […]
Nassau County DA appointed as special prosecutor in Schneiderman investigation
Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas was appointed special prosecutor in investigating allegations against former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. As special prosecutor Singas will investigate Schneiderman’s alleged assault, drug abuse and other actions as well as Attorney General staff based on facts in The New Yorker […]
Doing his job and doing it well
The current joke in Albany is that while most people think that AG stands for Attorney General, it really means “almost governor.” That’s because lately the Attorney General is next up to be governor. Eric Schneiderman, the current Attorney General, must be measuring the curtains in the governor’s office. […]