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Newsday sues Nassau County over alleged First Amendment violations and retaliation
Newsday LLC has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Nassau County, its legislature, and county executive Bruce Blakeman of unconstitutional retaliation, igniting a battle over press freedom.
NYC sued for civil rights violations after alleged assault by HRA officers
Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, Officer Smith, Robert Morales, and unidentified individuals referred to as John Doe and Jane Doe, alleging serious misconduct and violations of their civil rights.
Abercrombie & Fitch execs accused of using fake modeling opportunities to lure, sexually assault victims
Executives of American clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch have been accused of luring aspiring models with false promises of modeling opportunities, only to subject them to sexual assault.
Pet food companies accused of misleading consumers with false 'natural' claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed, accusing pet food companies Compana Pet Brands LLC and Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. of misleading consumers about the natural ingredients in their products.
Former employee accuses hospitality companies of violating pregnancy discrimination laws
A woman has filed a lawsuit against former employers, New Castle Hotels, LLC and Riverhead East End Hotel Management LLC. Plaintiff Elexa Page accuses these entities of sex and pregnancy discrimination, citing violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New York State Human Rights Law.
Texas woman sues Brooklyn deli owner over dangerous sidewalk vault incident
An elderly woman from Texas has filed a lawsuit against a Brooklyn deli owner after suffering severe injuries from falling into an unmarked open sidewalk vault outside the store on a rainy night last November.
Three New York logistics companies accused of fraudulent shipment scheme
CJC Distributors LLC has filed a lawsuit against three logistics companies alleging breach of contract and fraud after their goods were misdelivered from Nevada to California instead of New York.
Patchogue-Medford School District accused of negligence over bullying incidents
A family has filed a lawsuit against the Patchogue-Medford School District, South Ocean-Middle School, and three school officials accusing the school district of failing to protect their children from relentless bullying.
New York real-estate firm accuses multiple Hong Kong entities of crypto-fraud scheme
A New York real-estate developer has filed a lawsuit against several individuals and entities accused of orchestrating a crypto-fraud scheme known as pig-butchering scams that cost him over $3.6 million dollars.
Construction companies accused of wage violations
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against multiple construction companies alleging they failed to pay overtime wages according to federal and state laws.
Fair Housing Justice Center accuses Brooklyn Developer CW Realty Group of discrimination against disabled tenants
The Fair Housing Justice Center has filed a lawsuit against CW Realty Group in Brooklyn for allegedly failing to provide accessible housing options in their new developments as required by law.
Lawsuit claims negligence by Staten Island University Hospital led to permanent disabilities
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Staten Island University Hospital alleging medical malpractice after suffering permanent injuries due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome.
Dave & Buster's accused of violating telemarketing laws by former customer
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dave & Buster's for allegedly sending promotional text messages at illegal times under federal telemarketing laws.
Unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Air Company Holdings
Dr. Stafford Sheehan has taken legal action against Air Company Holdings for allegedly terminating him unlawfully in retaliation for whistleblowing activities concerning compliance issues within the company.
Real estate firm accused of massive Ponzi scheme
A group of investors has accused a real estate firm and its executives of running a Ponzi scheme involving millions in fraudulent investments.
Former tenured teachers sue NYC Department of Education over vaccine mandate implementation
Two former tenured teachers have filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education alleging unconstitutional handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that violated their rights.
EMCORE Corporation accused of misleading shareholders regarding proposed merger
A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against EMCORE Corporation and its board members for allegedly providing misleading information about a proposed merger with Velocity One Holdings that undervalues their shares compared to another offer from Mobix...
Mindful Care accused by former patient over alleged privacy violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mindful Care Inc., a mental health service provider accused of unlawfully sharing sensitive patient data through third-party tracking technologies like Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.
Etienne family accuses Locust Valley School District of racial discrimination following violent incident
A family has filed a lawsuit against Locust Valley High School and its district alleging racial discrimination after an altercation at a basketball game led to physical injuries and emotional distress.
Allstate accuses medical practices in Richmond Hill of massive insurance fraud scheme
On February 7, Allstate Insurance Company filed a lawsuit, accusing several medical practices and individuals of orchestrating a massive insurance fraud scheme.
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Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk
Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.
A Lion Sized No-No
This week the Longwod Lions playoff win wasn't just a great win, it was nearly perfect.
Brookhaven Residents Invited to Go Green at Free Recycling Event with Councilwoman Bonner
Councilwoman Jane Bonner invites Brookhaven residents to participate in an upcoming Community Recycling Event on Friday, May 31st, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Rose Caracappa Senior Center, located in Mount Sinai.