SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Veterinarian in New York City facing $4 million lawsuit after failed procedure on Yorkie

A $4.6 million lawsuit has been filed after a teacup Yorkie named Coco tragically died. The lawsuit claims that a veterinarian mistakenly extracted 16 of Coco’s teeth and failed to provide timely emergency care when the dog went into cardiac arrest. Fabiana Franco, the owner, alleges that the Battery Park veterinary clinic and two veterinarians, […]

Former Model Testifies in New York Court That Weinstein Attacked Her at Age 16

(AP) – A former Polish model testified in tears at Harvey Weinstein’s trial, claiming he sexually assaulted her when she was just 16 years old. Kaja Sokola, 39, recounted the alleged assault in a New York Criminal Court, describing her encounter with Weinstein in a Manhattan apartment back in 2002. “I was scared; it was […]

New York is prohibiting cell phones in schools to support children.

The governor of New York, reflecting on her role as a mother, emphasized her commitment to safeguarding children amid concerns about the impact of social media and excessive screen time. Last year, she took steps to address addictive algorithms that influence social media, and now she is pushing for significant changes in schools. New York […]

New York approves an overdue state budget, which includes funding for Attorney General Letitia James’ legal defense.

It’s official. Both chambers of the state legislature have approved Governor Kathy Hochul’s extensive state budget package, totaling $254 billion. After a vigorous debate, lawmakers cast their final votes on Thursday evening. This discussion highlighted concerns about a provision suggesting that taxpayers might need to cover legal expenses for Attorney General Leticia James. State Senator […]

House Republicans in New York turn down suggested $30K limit on SALT deductions: ‘Offensive’

On Thursday, four House Republicans from New York expressed their frustration regarding a proposed $30,000 state and local tax (SALT) deduction. They characterized the offer from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and the Lower Room Tax Policy Committee as “inhumane.” Mike Roller, Elise Stefanik, Andrew Garbarino, and Nick Lalota suggested that this proposal could undermine […]

New York private special education school iBrain faces $800K in legal fees due to claims of sexual harassment and health violations.

Private special education institutions on the Upper East Side face allegations of avoiding a bill totaling $800,000 meant for protecting against sexual harassment claims and health violations. This has sparked a new lawsuit. The founders point fingers at the city’s Department of Education, claiming their financial troubles stem from the $6 million owed to them […]