New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking court intervention to protect a historic burial ground for formerly enslaved New Yorkers in Elmhurst, Queens, as the property faces a foreclosure auction. The Office of the Attorney General filed a motion to intervene in a pending foreclosure case involving the property at 47-11 90th St. James…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has helped preserve 57 affordable housing units across four buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, ensuring residents can remain in their homes while the properties undergo renovations. The agreement brings together the Office of the Attorney General, IMPACCT Brooklyn, New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), and the New York…
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, May Day Strong and its coalition partners are planning more than 750 “Solidarity Schools” across the country, offering trainings focused on election participation, community organizing and nonviolent direct action. The organization announced the initiative Sept. 2, alongside an interactive map showing planned trainings in cities nationwide. According to May…
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning student loan borrowers to be on alert for scams as changes to federal student loan programs create confusion over repayment options and financial relief. James issued a consumer alert urging New Yorkers to watch for fraudsters who are attempting to take advantage of borrowers navigating changes to…
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from obtaining the personal information of millions of commercial drivers, following a lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted the coalition’s request for a temporary restraining order on Aug.…
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The cryptocurrency industry is heading into a critical stretch as the Senate prepares to revisit the CLARITY Act, a sweeping bill designed to establish clearer federal rules for digital assets. The legislation, which would help define when cryptocurrencies fall under the jurisdiction of the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, has…
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In a legal profession often criticized for being intimidating and difficult to navigate, New York attorney Stephanie L. Nelson is working to change the experience for her clients one case at a time. Since launching Stephanie L. Nelson Law in September 2023, Nelson has built a growing practice focused on making legal representation more accessible,…
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A high-level gathering at the United Nations is putting a renewed spotlight on the role of inclusive leadership and positive masculinity in advancing gender equality worldwide. During the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, in partnership with the World Madam Foundation, convened a widely…
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A heated debate unfolded during a recent hearing of the Virginia House General Laws ABC/Gaming Subcommittee, as lawmakers and public witnesses raised urgent concerns about the potential dangers of expanding online casino gambling through House Bill 161. The proposal, which would legalize and regulate iGaming in the state, has sparked pushback from critics who warn…
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Pastoral leaders across Central Virginia–Tri-Cities are speaking out against proposed legislation to expand internet casino gambling in the state. In a letter to House leadership, clergy representing urban, rural, and suburban communities urged lawmakers to reject HB 161 and SB 118, warning that the bills would effectively place a “virtual casino on every phone and…
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