Attorney General Eric Schneiderman

NY AG Breaks Cigarette Trafficking Ring, Hints Terror Ties

Dave Lucas — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:33:46 +0000

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the indictment of 16 members of a criminal ring that flooded New York City, Albany County and Schenectady County with more than a million cartons of untaxed cigarettes illegally imported from Virginia.

A 12-month investigation entailed wiretaps, aerial and electronic surveillance... In announcing the arrests of 16 individuals, Attorney General Schnedierman proclaims that "today the streets of New York are safer..." The investigation, which has so far uncovered $55 million in illegal cigarette sales, is continuing.

NYS Attorney General Announces Post-Sandy Price Gouging Cases

Allison Dunne — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:52:58 +0000

The New York State attorney general is suing four gas stations in and around New York City, alleging price gouging in the days following Hurricane Sandy. He also announced settlements with a few dozen others, including stations in the Hudson Valley.

A.G. Schneiderman Sees Fair Elections As Key To Scandal-Free Albany

Brian Shields — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:06:00 +0000

New York's top law enforcement official, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, spoke with WAMC about the recent corruption scandals in Albany and Wednesday's failed U.S. Senate vote on background checks for gun sales.

The Capitol Connection #1251

Alan Chartock — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:30:00 +0000

Host Alan Chartock is joined by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, a former Democratic member of the state Senate. They discuss the Defense of Marriage Act, gun control regulations, hydrofracking, and the new power-sharing coalition in the Senate.

Capitol Connection web extra with AG Schneiderman

Alan Chartock — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:20:48 +0000

In this Capitol Connection web extra, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman looks back on another year in office. The full interview with WAMC's Alan Chartock airs Friday night at 10:30 and Saturday at 1.