Media Center
2004
December
- 12/29/04
Investigation into No-fault Insurance Fraud Ring in the Bronx Yields 31 Arrests
- 12/25/04
Statement Clarifying Position Regarding Ongoing Investigations
- 12/23/04
Westchester Substance Abuse Treatment Director Charged with $100,000 Fraud and Cover-up
- 12/23/04
Defrauded Novergence Customers to Receive Additional $11 Million in Relief
- 12/23/04
Individual Indicted for Illegally Selling Endangered Tortoise
- 12/22/04
Court Rules Against Rent-to-own Used Car Scheme
- 12/22/04
Tenth Annual Report Shows How Fundraisers Profit from Charitable Giving [Russian] [Chinese]
- 12/21/04
Woman Charged with Posing as Registered Nurse at Ontario County Nursing Home - 12/20/04
W.N.Y. Roofing Contractor Indicted on Larceny, Fraud Charges - 12/20/04
Wholesalers Agree to Cease Distribution of Imitation Toy Guns That Violate State Law [Russian] [Chinese] - 12/17/04
State Regulations Offer Protection to Seniors - 12/17/04
OCTF Cocaine Investigation Results in the Indictment of Twelve
- 12/17/04
Westchester Business Owner Indicted for Pesticide Fraud
- 12/17/04
States Petition EPA to Protect Children from Pesticides - 12/17/04
New Jersey Auto Dealerships Cited for False Advertising
- 12/17/04
Albany Co. Grand Jury Indicts Alleged Ring Leader of Bad Check Scheme - 12/16/04
Financial Services Firm to Pay $1.65 Million for Victims of Pay Phone Pyramid Scheme - 12/16/04
Pyramid Scheme Operators' Assets Frozen [En español]
- 12/14/04
Wage Settlement Reached with Staten Island Diner [Russian]
- 12/14/04
Former President of Beard Foundation Indicted - 12/10/04
Settlement Reached in Green Hill Cemetery Case
- 12/07/04
Settlement Reached Involving Adirondack Speedway - 12/06/04
GE Capital Settles NorVergence Claims
- 12/06/04
Spitzer and AARP Enlist Seniors to Monitor Drug Prices [ En español ]
- 12/01/04
7 Individuals Cited In New York City Dental Sweep
November
- 11/30/04
Central New York Drug Sweep Results in the Arrest of Sixty-one
- 11/29/04
Joint Investigation Finds Ethical Lapses at State Canal Corporation - 11/29/04
Spitzer Urges Major Changes in State Lobbying Law
- 11/28/04
Report Guides Those Seeking Help for Obesity - 11/23/04
Central Park Pretzel Vendors to Receive Overtime Pay, Back Wages[ Hindi ]
- 11/22/04
Payday Lender to Forgive Loans and Provide Refunds
- 11/19/04
Effort Launched to Ensure Compliance in Greengrocer Industry [ En español ]
- 11/19/04
Attorney Linked to Financial Scams is Sentenced to Prison - 11/18/04
Spitzer and Serio Announce Settlement with Nation's Largest Disability Insurer
- 11/18/04
Spitzer Warns Consumers about Unreliable Blood Testing Strips [Russian] - 11/17/04
Founders of PBHG Funds Settle Market Timing Case [ En español ] - 11/16/04
Two Underwriters Enter Guilty Pleas in Ongoing Insurance Probe
- 11/15/04
Westchester Pharmacy Owner Gets 12 Months in Jail for $430,000 "Phantom Drugs" Medicaid Scam - 11/15/04
State Moves to Protect Central New York Wetland
- 11/12/04
"Deputy Sheriff's Benevolent Association" Agrees to Change Misleading Name
- 11/12/04
Life, Disability Broker Charged with Fraud, Antitrust Violations [Chinese][Russian][Korean]
- 11/10/04
Niagara Falls Pizza Parlor Center of Cocaine Ring
- 11/09/04
Court Finds World Trade Center "Freedom Tower Silver Dollar" Ads Deceptive
- 11/08/04
"Shill Bidding" Exposed in Online Auctions
- 11/05/04
Website Operators Admit to Forgery Charges - 11/04/04
Fremont Investment Advisors Settles Market Timing Case
- 11/01/04
Indictment Returned Against Motor Home Dealer
October
- 10/26/04
Court Order Bars W.N.Y. Man from Investment and Telemarketing Businesses
- 10/25/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding the Marsh & Mclennan Companies
- 10/22/04
State Initiative Targets Charities' Compliance
- 10/20/04
North Country Company Makes Good on Bounced Paychecks - 10/20/04
Electronics Manufacturer to Modify Rebate Practices
- 10/19/04
Two Nurses Charged in Neglect Of Seriously Burned Patient at Yonkers Nursing Home
- 10/14/04
Investigation Reveals Widespread Corruption in Insurance Industry [ En español ] [ Russian ][ Chinese ]
- 10/13/04
Ambulette Companies and Two Principals Plead Guilty in No-fault Billing Scam - 10/13/04
Central NY Firm Violated Criminal Background Check Law
- 10/13/04
Court Order Halts Sales of "Freedom Tower Silver Dollars" [ Korean ][ Chinese ]
- 10/11/04
Drug Price Website Expanded to All Counties
- 10/08/04
Columbia County Home Improvement Contractor Sued for Fraud
- 10/07/04
Investigation Reveals Deplorable Plight of Restaurant Bathroom Attendants [ En español ][ Russian ]
- 10/06/04
Landmark Settlement of "Kool Mixx" Tobacco Lawsuits
- 10/06/04
Attorney General Looks into Tactics Used to Obtain Gas Leases - 10/06/04
Robertson Stevens Settles Market Timing Case
- 10/05/04
Business Agrees to Alter Policy Toward Military Personnel
- 10/05/04
Former Bridge Authority Director Pleads Guilty to Defrauding State
- 10/04/04
Broadway Producer Sanctioned For Fraudulent Practices
September
- 09/30/04
Defunct Fitness Center Sued For Refunds
- 09/22/04
Online Mattress Retailers Agree to Resolve Consumer Complaints
- 09/21/04
Bank to Increase Interest Payments on Tenant Security Deposit Accounts
- 09/20/04
Wedding Photographer to Reimburse Jilted Clients
- 09/20/04
Important Lemon Law Provisions Upheld
- 09/20/04
Poacher Pleads Guilty to Timber Theft
- 09/16/04
Two Long Island Health Care Workers Arrested for Licensing Fraud
- 09/15/04
Lawsuit Seeks Restitution Order Against Unlicensed Car Dealer
- 09/14/04
Clothing Chain Settles Misleading Ad Inquiry
- 09/13/04
Queens Dentist Admits to Citywide Medicaid Fraud
- 09/10/04
Manhattan Dentist Admits to Fraud
- 09/10/04
Tylenol Manufacturer to Amend Sweepstakes Ads - 09/09/04
Nurse Charged With Sexually Abusing Patient at Rochester Hospital - 09/09/04
Rockland County Psychiatrist Charged with Stealing $1 Million from Government - 09/09/04
States Sue HUD over Pesticide Use in Public Housing [ Russian ]
- 09/09/04
Bronx Company Indicted after near Death of Employee [ En español ][ Russian ]
- 09/08/04
Major Drug Store Chain to Protect Against Tobacco Sales to Minors
- 09/07/04
Forest Labs to Establish Clinical Trials Registry - 09/07/04
Invesco and AIM Settle Mutual Fund Timing Cases
- 09/07/04
States Challenge EPA Reversal on Polluted Runoff
- 09/02/04
Investigaton of Wage Violations in Mahopac Results in Charges Against Contractors and Loss of License for Architect
- 09/02/04
Financial Assistance Offered to Endicott Homeowners
- 09/01/04
North Country Firm Sued over Payday Loan Scheme
August
- 08/30/04
L.I. Auto Dealerships Cited for Tricking Consumers into Paying for Unwanted "Extras"
- 08/27/04
Nurse Charged with Neglecting 13 Patients at Fulton County Nursing Home
- 08/26/04
Settlement Sets New Standard for Release of Drug Information [ En español ][ Russian ]
- 08/25/04
Settlement with Foundation Requires Repayment of $400,000
- 08/23/04
Auto Service Centers to Reform Oil Change Advertising
- 08/20/04
Grand Juries Indict 12 In Smuggling Scheme
- 08/19/04
Westchester Municipalities To Include Contraceptives in Prescription Drug Coverage
- 08/19/04
Spitzer Agreement to Make Web Sites Accessible to the Blind and Visually Impaired
- 08/17/04
Drug Prices Variations Cited In Survey & New Website[ En español ][ Russian ]
- 08/10/04
Department Store Chains and Tableware Makers Settle Major Antitrust Case
- 08/09/04
Oneida County Construction Contractor to Repay Utica City School District - 08/09/04
Insurance Companies Settle Improper Trading Case
- 08/09/04
Billing Errors and Denial of Care or Coverage Top List of Consumer Health Care Complaints [ En español ]
- 08/06/04
Parks Workers Handling Toxic Substances to Receive Training
- 08/05/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding the FCC Decision on Surveillance of Telecommunications Equipment - 08/04/04
Express Scripts Accused of Defrauding State and Consumers out of Millions of Dollars [ En español ]
- 08/02/04
Judge Cites Oneida County Home Improvement Contractor for Fraud
July
- 07/29/04
Orange & Rockland Expands Program to Aid Customers Using Life-sustaining Medical Equipment - 07/29/04
North Country Motel Settles Disability Case
- 07/29/04
Long Island-based Furniture Retailer to Reform Business Practices [ En español ] - 07/22/04
Steuben County Rehab Center and Owner Convicted of Stealing from Medicaid
- 07/22/04
Albany County Nurse to Lose License for Drugging Nursing Home Patient Who Was "Acting Up" - 07/22/04
NYC Heating Oil Company to Alter Unfair Contracts
- 07/21/04
Eight States & NYC Sue Top Five U.S. Global Warming Polluters
- 07/20/04
More Auto Dealers Cited for Deceptive Sales of Former Rental Cars
- 07/20/04
Remand Motion Filed in Grasso Case - 07/20/04
Operator of Queens Adult Home Pleads Guilty and Pays $1.65 Million in Restitution - 07/19/04
Spitzer Announces Settlement, Sets Strict Standards, for Deceptive Spammer - 07/16/04
Home Companion Care Service Sued for Failing to Screen Employees
- 07/15/04
Great Lakes States Urge Action on Aquatic Invasive Species
- 07/15/04
Agreement to Halt Use of Mercury Batteries
- 07/14/04
Pepsi Bottling Pleads Guilty to Improperly Disposing of Industrial Wastes
- 07/14/04
Report Shows Mixed Results for Lead Screening Rates in Children [ En español ][ Russian ]
- 07/08/04
CVS to Amend Sweepstakes Promotions
- 07/06/04
Court Cites Bank For Predatory Credit Card Practices
- 07/01/04
Bronx Consultant Sued for Defrauding Immigrants [ En español ][ Russian ]
June
- 06/30/04
Montgomery Co. Man Accused of Perpetrating Talent Agent Scam
- 06/29/04
Spitzer Announces Market-Timing Settlement with Banc One Investment Advisors Corporation
- 06/29/04
Syracuse and Oneida Nursing Home Aides Charged in Separate Elder Abuse Incidents
- 06/29/04
AT&T to Issue Refunds to Consumers for Improper Billings [ En español ] [ Russian ]
- 06/28/04
Eleven States Oppose EPA Mercury Proposal
- 06/28/04
Groundbreaking Reforms Promised by Legal Cash Advance Firm [ En español ]
- 06/24/04
Syracuse Area Fund Raiser Pleads Guilty - 06/23/04
Central New York Drug Sweep Results in the Arrest of Thirty Four
- 06/23/04
Long Island Village to Reform Housing Code Inspection Practices
- 06/22/04
Plea Secured in Windham Ski Patrol Swindle - 06/22/04
Retailer of Teen Apparel Agrees to Redeem Gift Cards & Credits in Going-out-of-business Sale
- 06/21/04
Pilgrim Baxter Settles Market Timing Case
- 06/18/04
Statement Regarding Decision by Glaxosmithkline To Post Summaries of Clinical Trial Results - 06/18/04
Three Women Charged in Long Island Identity Theft Case
- 06/17/04
Spitzer Applauds Court Decision Restricting Kool Cigarette Advertising Campaign
- 06/17/04
Spitzer Sues Brown & Williamson For Violating National Tobacco Settlement
- 06/15/04
Spitzer Takes Action Against Employment Agencies Making Referrals To Jobs Paying below Minimum Wage [ En español ]
- 06/14/04
Rosenberg Named to Head State Charities Bureau
- 06/14/04
Statement Regarding a Decision by Glaxosmithkline to Release Paxil Clinical Data
- 06/14/04
Agreements Halt Improper Billings for Ambulance Service
- 06/10/04
Unscrupulous Home Repair Firms Face State Enforcement Actions
- 06/10/04
States Reach Settlement With Ford Motor Credit Co. [ En español ]
- 06/08/04
Niagara Mohawk Enhances Protections for Home-bound Ill
- 06/07/04
Manhattan Brothers Charged with $800,000 Pharmacy Drug Fraud
- 06/03/04
Probe Expands in Sale of Illegally Imported Dairy Products [ Russian ]
- 06/02/04
Major Pharmaceutical Firm Concealed Drug Information [ En español ]
- 06/02/04
North Country Charities Benefit from Estate Settlement
- 06/01/04
Nurse Convicted of Physically Abusing Elderly Patient at St. Lawrence County Nursing Home
May
- 05/28/04
Spitzer Not Preempted in Suit to Stop Illegal Payday Lending Scheme
- 05/26/04
Lawsuit Seeks to Shut down Motor Home Dealer
- 05/25/04
Spitzer Thanks Financial Institutions' Efforts for Consumers
- 05/24/04
Former NYSE Chief Sued over Excessive Pay Package - 05/21/04
Dutchess County Auto Dealer Settles State Investigation
- 05/20/04
States to Sue West Virginia Coal Plants
- 05/20/04
Court Cites Capital District Gutter Service for Fraud
- 05/20/04
Queens Pharmacy Owner Admits to $800,000 "Phantom Drug" Fraud
- 05/20/04
New York, Wisconsin Settle "Market Timing" Allegations with Strong Capital Management and its Founder [ En español ]
- 05/19/04
Niagara Falls Tank Cleaning Company Pleads Guilty
- 05/19/04
North Country Man Pleads Guilty to Three Felonies [ Russian ]
- 05/19/04
Civil Penalties Levied Against North Country Auto Dealer
- 05/13/04
Furniture Vendor Sued for Contract Overcharges
- 05/13/04
Pharmaceutical Giant Agrees to Historic Settlement [ En español ]
- 05/13/04
Former Owner of Bronx Medical Supply Company Admits to $900,000 Fraud - 05/12/04
Tompkins County Business Owner Convicted of Failing to Pay Wages
- 05/11/04
Court Orders Shut down of Former Erie County Company's Website
- 05/5/04
Attorney General Creates Special Unit to Protect Elderly [ Russian ] - 05/3/04
$50 Million in Royalties Returns to Artists [ En español ]
- 05/3/04
Funds from Clean Air Act Case to Help Local Governments Install Solar Energy Systems
- 05/3/04
Hudson Valley Supermarkets to Reform Sweepstakes
April
- 04/29/04
Attorney General Reaches Agreement with Barnes and Noble on Privacy and Security Standards - 04/28/04
Oneida County Home Improvement Contractor Sued for Fraud
- 04/28/04
QUEENS DRUGSTORE OWNER SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR SELLING NARCOTICS TO ADDICTS
- 04/28/04
STATEN ISLAND BUSINESSMAN CHARGED WITH HEALTH CARE FRAUD
- 04/28/04
Drug and Medical "Discount Cards" Come under Scrutiny [ En español ]
- 04/27/04
Spitzer, Salazar Announce Market-timing Settlement with Janus Capital Management, LLC
- 04/26/04
New York, 19 States Settle Deceptive Trade Practices Claims Against Medco Health Solutions
- 04/26/04
L. I. Auto Dealerships Settle Cases Stemming from Misleading Ads
- 04/26/04
Brooklyn Dentist Allows Unlicensed Individual to Treat Patients - 04/23/04
State Obtains Guilty Plea in Case Against Former US Trust Officer for Destruction of Email - 04/23/04
Nurse Admits to Patient Neglect and Cover-up at Rochester Nursing Home - 04/22/04
New Environmental Guide Available from Attorney General's Office - 04/21/04
Twelve Indicted in Brooklyn and Queens Insurance Fraud Rings [ Russian ] - 04/21/04
Settlements Announced in Lawsuit Alleging Bid-rigging Conspiracy at Postage Stamp Auctions
- 04/19/04
2004 Tobacco Settlement Payment
- 04/16/04
Candlelight Vigil Scheduled to Launch Victims' Week Remembrance - 04/16/04
Spitzer Urges Court to Keep Cross Sound Cable Operating - 04/15/04
Wage Settlement Reached with Ithaca Pizzeria
- 04/13/04
FCC Urged to Close Loophole That Allows Criminals to Avoid Wiretaps
- 04/09/04
Auto Dealer Agrees to Reform Advertising Practices
- 04/09/04
Surge in Financial Recoveries Reported by AG's Office
- 04/07/04
Operators of "Escort Services" Indicted [ En español ]
- 04/06/04
State Seeks Contempt Order Against Long Island Furniture Retailer to End Deceptive Business Practices - 04/05/04
Sihpol Indicted on Forty Counts Stemming from His Transactions at Banc of America - 04/05/04
Colombo Family Members and Associates Indicted on Federal Racketeering Charges - 04/02/04
Consumer Complaints Lead to Contempt Charges
- 04/01/04
Jury Finds Buffalo Spammer Guilty Of Identity Theft and Forgery
March
- 03/31/04
New York Psychiatrist Pleads Guilty in Multimillion Dollar Black Market Prescription Drug-trafficking Scam [ En español ]
- 03/31/04
Auto Dealer Agrees to Landmark Reforms [ En español ] [ Russian ]
- 03/30/04
Health Plans Fail to Disclose Required Coverage Information [ En español ] [ Russian ]
- 03/29/04
Police Agencies Warned about Faulty Body Armor
- 03/25/04
Pennsylvania Nursing Home Owner Gets 4- 12 Years in Prison For Stealing Millions from New York Medicaid Program
- 03/25/04
Spitzer Agreement with Hunt's Point Meat Market to Reduce Pollution [ En español ] - 03/25/04
Attorney General and Health Department Recover $6 Million In Settlement with Brooklyn Treatment Center [ En español ] - 03/24/04
Windham Ski Patroller Targets Fellow Skiers in Stock Fraud Scheme - 03/19/04
Westchester Nurse Pads Work Hours in Health Care Fraud
- 03/17/04
Home Health Care Agency Sued for Overtime [ En español ]
- 03/16/04
Pyramid Scheme Promoter to Pay $25,000 in Restitution and Fines
- 03/15/04
Spitzer, S.E.C. Reach Largest Mutual Fund Settlement Ever
- 03/15/04
Federal and State Courts Order Owners of Livingston Co. Auto Dealerships to Pay Restitution
- 03/15/04
New York Files Amicus Brief to Oppose Federal Government's Subpoena for Patient Medical Records - 03/12/04
Court Freezes Funds of Advance Fee Credit Card Scam
- 03/08/04
Paypal to Clarify Disclosures Related to Rights for Undelivered Goods
- 03/05/04
Auto Fraud Unit Continues Fight Against Insurance Fraud
- 03/05/04
Capital-area Nurse's Aide Gets Jail for Lying About Criminal Convictions on Nursing Home Job Applications - 03/05/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding Same Sex Wedding Ceremonies in New Paltz - 03/03/04
Attorney General Issues Opinion on Same Sex Marriage - 03/02/04
Investment Advisor Sentenced to State Prison
- 03/01/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding the Comptroller of Currency's (OCC) Advisory Letter to National Banks
February
- 02/28/04
Dutchess County Grand Jury Indicts Tour Operators
- 02/27/04
Biller for Pennsylvania Hospital Sentenced to 3 - 9 Years in Prison for Stealing $500,000 from New York State Medicaid Program - 02/26/04
U.S. Department of Justice and New York State Sue To Stop Oracle Takeover Effort
- 02/26/04
Report Highlights Insurance Problems Faced by Eating Disorder Patients [ En español ]
- 02/25/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding a House Amendment Pertaining to OCC Preemption - 02/25/04
Asbestos Contractors Plead Guilty to Fraud
- 02/25/04
Schroeppel Highway Superintendent Charged with Multiple Felonies
- 02/24/04
Hevesi & Spitzer Call for Major Reform of Public Authorities
- 02/24/04
Spitzer Files Civil Charges Against Fleetboston Subsidiaries in Market Timing Case - 02/23/04
Attorney General Reaches $1.5 Million Settlement with Directors of the Grand Marnier Foundation
- 02/19/04
Congelan Bienes De Operadores De Servicios De Llamadas Pagas
- 02/19/04
Assets of Pay-per Call Operators Frozen
- 02/16/04
Consumer Complaints Lead to Health Club Sales Reforms
- 02/16/04
Error Found in Tax Preparation Software
- 02/13/04
Leader of Central New York Burglary Ring Sentenced to Thirty Years
- 02/11/04
Security Equipment Retailer Recalls Smoke Detector Cameras
- 02/06/04
Spitzer Marks National Consumer Protection Week
- 02/05/04
Mfs Settles Market-timing Issues
- 02/04/04
Spitzer, Spano Mark National Consumer Protection Week
- 02/03/04
Drug Task Force Investigation Results in Indictment - 02/03/04
Banker Charged with Late Trading
- 02/03/04
Mobile Home Dealer to Repair Shoddy Work
January
- 01/30/04
Debt Collector to Clean up Business Practices
- 01/28/04
Erie County Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
- 01/27/04
School Bus Fleets Agree to Reduce Urban Air Pollution
- 01/26/04
State Auto Fraud Unit Announces Latest Enforcement Actions
- 01/22/04
Pennsylvania Nursing Home Owner Convicted of Stealing Millions From New York Medicaid Program
- 01/20/04
NY Sues National Bank Subsidiary For Illegal Practices - 01/16/04
Senior Managers of Soundview Health Center Indicted on Multiple Counts of Grand Larceny - 01/15/04
New Jersey Fundraiser Banned From Soliciting in New York
- 01/14/04
State Officials' Announcement on Mutual Funds
- 01/14/04
Lawsuit Filed Against Capital District Gutter Service
- 01/14/04
Albany Resident Pleads Guilty To Stealing $1.9 Million From Life-Long Friends
- 01/13/04
Fundraising Scam Yields Charitable Monies
- 01/13/04
Federal Court Rejects Energy Efficiency Rollback
- 01/13/04
Refunds Paid to Consumers Stranded by Queens Travel Agency
- 01/12/04
Court Order Bars Broome County Man From Home Repair Business
- 01/08/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding The Webb Report
- 01/08/04
Capital Region Auto Dealer Agrees to Over $31,000 in Consumer Refunds
- 01/07/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding Preemption of State Consumer Protection Laws
- 01/06/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding the Investment Company Institute's Mutual Fund Fee Report
- 01/06/04
Court Upholds APA Authority to Protect Wetlands
- 01/05/04
Statement by Attorney General Spitzer Regarding the New York Stock Exchange
- 01/05/04
Major Auto Associations Agree to Alter Deceptive Advertising Practices
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