Tag: attorney-general-letitia-james

NYC mayoral race: Will City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams jump into the primary?

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As Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection hopes continue to dim and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appears to be on the verge of entering the race for City Hall, some Democratic pols and labor leaders are turning to someone who has shown zero interest in running for mayor: City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams. The speaker, who…

Disbarred attorney sentenced for role in Southeast Queens deed theft crew: AG

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Sep. 16, 2024 By Bill Parry Disbarred attorney Anyekache Hercules was sentenced Friday in Queens Supreme Court to one-and-a-half to three years in prison for her role in a deed theft crew that stole homes in St. Albans and Jamaica that were owned by elderly or disabled Southeast Queens residents or their families. New…

AG James announces dismantling of Queens-based ghost gun trafficking operation

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Jul. 17, 2024 By Bill Parry New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday the takedown of a prolific Queens-based gun trafficking crew accused of selling firearms and ammo at an East Elmhurst playground, the Queens Center Mall and other locations around the borough. James secured a 625-count indictment charging five men for participating…