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Haifa Smoked Fish Recalls 560 lb of Cold‑Smoked Sprats Over Botulism Risk
Oct 27, 2026Business & Corporate
Haifa Smoked Fish of Queens, NY is recalling about 560 lb of cold‑smoked sprats sold in NY, NJ and PA after FDA found possible Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Federal Judge Rules Trump DOJ Illegally Fired Former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey
Oct 26, 2026Employment & Labor
U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman ordered the Trump administration to reinstate Maurene Comey and pay back wages, finding her 2025 dismissal unconstitutional.
New York City horse carriage ban triggers upcoming federal legal battle
Oct 24, 2026Business & Corporate
New York City voted to ban horse-drawn carriages by June 2028, prompting drivers and their union to prepare a federal lawsuit against the legislation.
Federal Judge Overturns New York Ban on Bullet-Proof Vests and Body Armor
Oct 22, 2026Criminal Defense
A federal judge struck down New York's ban on purchasing body armor, ruling it violates the Second Amendment rights of citizens seeking self-defense.
Justice Dept. Settles Claim Village of Atlantic Beach Discriminated Against Religious Uses
Oct 22, 2026Real Estate & Property
The DOJ reached a settlement with Atlantic Beach, NY, requiring the village to allow places of worship to be built without special permits and to train officials on RLUIPA.
New York Appeals Court Considers Challenge to Unlicensed Handgun Possession Law
Oct 21, 2026Criminal Defense
The New York Attorney General urged the state's top appeals court to uphold the criminal prohibition on unlicensed handgun possession as the court heard arguments from a defendant challenging the law under the Bruen test.
OSHA Proposes $648,094 in Fines Over Deep Excavation Hazards at Monroe Commercial Site
Oct 16, 2026Business & Corporate Employment & Labor
Federal safety officials proposed $648,094 in penalties against six contractors after finding an unstable 75-foot excavation face at a Monroe, New York building site.
Family Farmstead Dairy Recalls Raw Cheddar Cheese Over E. coli Concerns
Oct 16, 2026Business & Corporate Personal Injury & Accidents
Family Farmstead Dairy recalls raw mild cheddar cheese distributed in New York and New Jersey due to potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
Federal Judge Dismisses Trump Administration’s Challenge to NYC Sanctuary Policies
Oct 16, 2026Immigration
A U.S. district judge ruled the federal government lacks standing and its preemption claims fail, leaving New York City’s sanctuary policies intact.
Cornell bans fraternity parties for year, adds NY State Police to campus assault investigations
Oct 14, 2026Criminal Defense
Cornell University will halt all fraternity house parties through the 2026‑27 year and let New York State Police investigate sexual assault reports, adding a case manager and victim advocates.
New York Appeals Court Rejects City Lawsuit Alleging Fossil Fuel Companies Deceived Consumers
Oct 9, 2026Business & Corporate
A New York appeals court ruled that energy company ads describing fuels as cleaner did not deceive buyers under municipal consumer protection laws.

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