Gov. Hochul reviewing ‘Robert Brooks Bill’ aimed at improving prison safety, commits to significant reforms
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WHEC) — A former corrections officer was sentenced to prison for the murder of Robert Brooks, an inmate from Greece. News10NBC was in court all day…
Up First Briefing: Gaza ceasefire deal tested and Supreme Court hears case questioning voting rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Israel says it will retaliate if Hamas doesn’t hand over more bodies of deceased hostages. Israel closed a crucial border crossing from Egypt…
Albany airport removes Kristi Noem TSA video citing ‘Federal Hatch Act’
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — A political video blaming Democrats for the federal government shutdown and TSA agents not getting paid was abruptly removed from monitors above the…
You got a management directed reassignment. Now what?
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — Dozens of federal employees in recent weeks have received “management directed reassignments” with little notice and a short…
Legal expert on NY Attorney General Letitia James fraud charges
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — New York Attorney General Letitia James has been charged with fraud by a Virginia federal grand jury. The Department of Justice announced that James…
AG James indicted on federal bank fraud charges
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — New York Attorney General Tish James is facing federal charges for alleged bank fraud and making false statements. “She is alleged to have purchased…
The Deferred Resignation Program left federal workers confused, and many still don’t have answers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Federal News Network) — The Deferred Resignation Program reshaped the federal workforce, but not without turbulence. As the Sept. 30 deadline passed, many…
Legal insight into shocking arson cold case dismissal
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — This week, a Monroe County judge tossed out an indictment against the man accused of starting a fire at a Rochester home in 2004, which ultimately…
Trump administration’s claims against automatic furloughed worker backpay lack legal, historical basis
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Government Executive) — The White House’s claims that a 2019 law guaranteeing backpay to both furloughed and excepted federal workers following the end…
Hegseth targets IG investigations as Signalgate report looms
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Politico) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sprinkled several new rules into his Tuesday speech to military leaders that will carry more serious…