The New York City Districting Commission is sifting through more than 8,300 submissions it received from diverse populations from Harlem to Hollis.
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Continue readingAttorney General James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Protections for Native American Children and Families
New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Haaland v. Brackeen.
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Continue readingBrady PAC Announces Support For Congraional Member Liz Holzman 9 Point Gun Safety Plan
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Continue readingInspector General Publishes Investigative Report And Makes Public Historical Letters
The Offices of the New York State Inspector General earlier today published a newly issued investigative report as well as 21 previously non-public letters arising from investigations undertaken by her office. These letters, which are sent to public officials and agencies regarding allegations of misconduct or wrongdoing, provide information on the ultimate investigative findings by the Inspector General. Today’s published documents constitute the remainder of such investigative letters issued in 2013, and continues the Inspector General’s commitment to provide all such historical letters on a year-by-year basis.
“Today’s new report and previously unpublished historical letters bear out this office’s commitment to thorough investigations and transparent disclosure to the public of their conclusions” said Inspector General Lucy Lang. “My thanks to our staff, and all the agency and law enforcement partners who share that commitment.”
- New York State Inspector General Report: Investigation of the New York State Police’s Handling of a Protective Services Unit Incident
- 11.04.13 – OMH Letter re: Outside Social Work Employment
- 11.04.13 – DOS Letter re: Handling of Protected Information
- 11.04.13 – NYPA Letter re: Misuse of Fuel Card
- 10.07.13 – OMIG Letter re: Misuse of State Resources for Tax Preparation Business
- 10.01.13 – DCJS Letter re: BERC Grant
- 09.17.13 – DMV Letter re: Employee DWI with Firearm
- 08.27.13 – DOL Letter re: Forgery of Official Document
- 08.02.13 – NYPA Letter re: Employee Misuse of Agency Generator
- 08.02.13 – OMIG Letter re: Misuse of State Resources for Property Mgmt. Business
- 07.29.13 – OPWDD Letter re: Vendor Monitoring
- 07.25.13 – OMIG Letter re: Disclosure of Confidential Information
- 07.23.13 – DOCCS Letter re: Lakeview Outside Employment
- 07.15.13 – DMV Letter re: Theft of Documents from Guilderland Warehouse
- 06.27.13 – DOB Letter re: Copyright Infringement by Agency Employee
- 06.19.13 – DOB Letter re: Inappropriate Images on Employee Computer
- 06.17.13 – OMIG Letter re: Handling of HIPAA Information
- 06.11.13 – OMH Letter re: Employee Theft of Food Stamp Benefits
- 05.20.13 – DHSES Letter re: Allegations Against Fire Safety Instructor
- 04.22.13 – OPWDD Letter re: Misuse of Procurement Card
- 03.15.13 – DMV Letter re: Misuse of State Resources for Travel Agency Business
- 03.15.13 – TA Letter re: Misuse of State Resources for Travel Agency Business
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Attorney General James’ Office Of Special Investigation Releases Report On Death Of Timothy Flowers
New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Timothy Flowers of Rochester.
Continue readingMayor Adams Announces “Project Open Arms,’ Support The Educational Needs Of Families Seeking Asylum (Spanish)
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks.
Continue readingMayor Adams Removes Abandoned Outdoor Dining Sheds Completes Initial Blitz Demolishing 24 Neglected Sheds
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Continue readingPart Of The Solution, What You Need To Know About August 23, 2022, Primary In Upper Manhattan
The second of two New York City primaries this summer is just around the corner. Here's helpful information on early voting, absentee ballots, and polling places.
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