James: State Bars Seizing of Stimulus Payments to Pay Off Debts

Attorney General Letitia James reminded financial institutions Wednesday that the federal stimulus payments being sent to New York State residents are exempt from debt collection. The American Rescue Plan Act  issued official guidance to New York state banking institutions, creditors, and debt collectors, making clear Read More …

Incumbents, James Win Democratic Primaries

Democratic voters generally went with incumbents in Thursday’s primary vote for several offices, backing Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul for new terms in office. They also chose Letitia James for attorney general by a solid margin. Progressive candidates managed to knock off several Read More …

Election Season: Union Endorses James; Young Republicans to Meet

The 2.5 million member New York State AFL-CIO Tuesday announced the endorsement of New York City Public Advocate Letitia “Tish” James for New York State Attorney General and the endorsement of Tom DiNapoli for re-election as New York State comptroller. The endorsements took place at Read More …

James Pledges Corruption Crackdown in Bid for State Attorney General’s Job

State attorney general Letitia James told Huntington Democrats last week that, if elected, she would crack down on corruption, protect immigrants and tackle other issues important to local residents. James, Zephyr Teachout, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and Leecia Eve are competing for the Democratic nomination in Read More …