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More than 5,000 people have signed a petition demanding that former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman donate his campaign funds to organizations that support sexual violence victims. The petition was launched by a coalition of groups including the Feminist Majority, the National Organization for Women, the National Organization for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a shocking turn of events, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a self-proclaimed champion of the #MeToo movement has been accused of severe sexual violence against four women. Women across the state who are involved in New York politics are speaking out in response to these allegations, expressing their disgust, […]
Top lawmakers and the governor are reacting to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s resignation following reports of sexual assault allegations published in The New Yorker on Monday. Schneiderman announced his resignation last night and will leave his office effective at the close of business today. “The New Yorker has published an […]
With a final vote on New York’s 2019 budget expected by the end of this week, proponents of early voting are making a final push to ensure funding for the measure. Ahead of the budget vote, the “Let NY Vote Coalition,” a public watchdog group comprised of more than 30 […]