Updated 7:43 pm CDT, Saturday, April 27, 2019 FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, speaks during an inauguration ceremony in New York. New York state’s attorney general has begun an investigation into the National Rifle Association. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Letitia James said Saturday, April, 27, 2019 that James’ office has issued subpoenas as part of an investigation related to the NRA. William A. Brewer, the NRA’s outside lawyer, said the NRA “will fully cooperate with any inquiry into its finances.” James, a Democrat, vowed during her campaign last year to investigate the NRA’s not-for-profit status if elected. less FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 file photo, Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, speaks during an inauguration ceremony in New York. New York state’s attorney general has begun an investigation ... more … [Read more...] about New York investigating National Rifle Association’s finances
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New York’s $25 billion Hudson Yards development opens
NEW YORK — New York's $25 billion Hudson Yards development is open to the public. People lined up Friday to climb the 2,500 steps to the top of a massive sculpture named Vessel. It's the visual centerpiece of a complex of high-rises on Manhattan's West Side with luxury commercial and residential space, including about 100 shops and restaurants. CNN's Anderson Cooper hosted the inaugural ceremony, which included Democratic Sen. Chuck Schumer and other New York elected officials. CNN will be a tenant at Hudson Yards along with its parent company, WarnerMedia. Also at the opening was developer Stephen Ross, whose company, Related, partnered with Oxford Properties Group to build Hudson Yards. Half of the 28-acre mini-city by the Hudson River is completed. The rest will be done by 2025. … [Read more...] about New York’s $25 billion Hudson Yards development opens
New York attorney general feted at inauguration ceremony
Published 3:29 pm PST, Sunday, January 6, 2019 United States Senator Chuck Schumer greets former Attorney General Loretta Lynch during an inauguration ceremony for the new Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, in New York, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 United States Senator Chuck Schumer greets former Attorney General Loretta Lynch during an inauguration ceremony for the new Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, in New York, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 Photo: Seth Wenig, AP Photo: Seth Wenig, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 United States Senator Chuck Schumer greets former Attorney General Loretta Lynch during an inauguration ceremony for the new Attorney General of New York, Letitia James, in New York, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019 United States Senator Chuck Schumer greets … [Read more...] about New York attorney general feted at inauguration ceremony
New York Times assailed for Alice Walker interview endorsing ‘anti-Semitic’ conspiracy theorist
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Washington Post Published 7:54 am PST, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 In this file photo, Alice Walker stands in front of a picture of herself from 1974 as she tours her archives at Emory University, in Atlanta. Walker and The New York Times are drawing fire after she praised an author who critics say is a conspiracy theorist who expresses anti-Semitism. In an interview in Sunday’s “By The Book” column, the author of “The Color Purple” said David Icke’s 1995 book, “And The Truth Shall Set You Free,” is on her nightstand. A New York Times spokesperson says the column is not a list of recommendations from its editors. The 52 Biggest pop culture conspiracy theories of all time >>>> less In this file photo, Alice Walker stands in front of a picture of herself from 1974 as she tours her archives at Emory University, in Atlanta. Walker and The New York Times are drawing fire after she praised … [Read more...] about New York Times assailed for Alice Walker interview endorsing ‘anti-Semitic’ conspiracy theorist
Ex-head of New York’s Polytechnic Institute faces sentencing
Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Updated 12:37 am CST, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 FILE - In this Thursday, July 12, 2018, file photo, Alain Kaloyeros, a former president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute, arrives to federal court in New York. Kaloyeros is facing sentencing, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, in the corruption of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Buffalo Billion” economic redevelopment program. less FILE - In this Thursday, July 12, 2018, file photo, Alain Kaloyeros, a former president of the State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute, arrives to federal court in New York. Kaloyeros is facing ... more Photo: Seth Wenig, AP Photo: Seth Wenig, AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - In this Thursday, July 12, 2018, file … [Read more...] about Ex-head of New York’s Polytechnic Institute faces sentencing