The judges unanimously rejected the former president’s appeal of an earlier ruling that ordered him and two of his adult children to testify in a civil investigation into his family business. Source: New York Times
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Letitia James and N.Y. Lawmakers Move to Protect Abortion Providers
By Gotham Rex on May 9, 2022
Lawmakers in Albany are considering a range of options to expand abortion rights in New York, as many other states prepare to restrict them. Source: New York Times
Where the Investigations Into Donald Trump Stand
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2022
Progress on one of the highest profile investigations into the former president appears to have stalled, but several other inquiries are continuing around the country. Source: New York Times
The Reporter Who Designed Central Park
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
It’s the 200th birthday of Frederick Law Olmsted, who helped create one of New York’s shining jewels. Source: New York Times
Judge Holds Trump in Contempt Over Documents in New York A.G.’s Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on April 25, 2022
Donald J. Trump was ordered to fully comply with the attorney general’s subpoena and will be fined $10,000 a day until he does, though the ruling may be short-lived. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Seeks to Hold Trump in Contempt
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
The attorney general, Letitia James, has been conducting a civil investigation into former President Donald J. Trump’s family business. Source: New York Times
Future of Agency Created to Keep Mob Off Docks Now Up to Supreme Court
By Gotham Rex on March 14, 2022
New Jersey wants to dissolve a product of the “On the Waterfront” era. New York wants the country’s highest court to keep the bistate commission alive. Source: New York Times
How the Manhattan DA's Investigation Into Donald Trump Unraveled
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2022
The criminal investigation into the former president crashed amid a disagreement about the merits of bringing a case. The debate pitted a new district attorney against two veteran prosecutors who had pursued a case against Mr. Trump for years. Source:…
N.Y.’s Push for Weather Alerts in More Languages Highlights Greater Need
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2022
The storm hit the city’s immigrant communities hard, and the New York attorney general called this week for severe weather alerts to be sent in more languages. Advocates say deeper changes are needed. Source: New York Times
Andrew Cuomo TV Ad Recasts Him as a Victim of Politics
By Gotham Rex on February 28, 2022
Andrew Cuomo’s still-active campaign spent $369,000 to recast the sexual harassment case against him, pushing a narrative that he was driven out of office by “political attacks.” Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Leading Trump Fraud Investigation in NY Resign
By Gotham Rex on February 23, 2022
The resignations came after the Manhattan district attorney, Alvin Bragg, was said to have expressed doubts about the case, and amid a monthlong pause in the presentation of evidence to a grand jury. Source: New York Times
Cuomo and Top Aide Sued by Trooper Over Sexual Harassment Accusations
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Lawyers for Andrew Cuomo and Melissa DeRosa said the suit, which accuses them of discrimination and retaliation, was meritless. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Can Question Trump and 2 Children, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Former President Donald J. Trump and two of his children had sought to block Letitia James, the attorney general, from interviewing them under oath. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Doesn’t Need to Run for Governor to Grab the Spotlight
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2022
Ms. James, the New York attorney general, highlighted her work on matters related to former President Donald J. Trump as she accepted a nomination for re-election. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Recovers Funds for Those Misled by Virus Testing Labs
By Gotham Rex on February 15, 2022
As demand for coronavirus tests surged, some companies offered expedited testing but failed to provide results as fast as promised, officials said. Source: New York Times