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A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws, siding with New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general in a closely watched case over competition in the live entertainment industry. The verdict followed a five-week trial in…
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Jozzy marked the release of her debut album, “Soundtrack 2 Get Her Back,” with a celebration at Ella Funt in New York City. The event, sponsored by Crown Royal Marquis, drew music industry figures and cultural influencers for a night centered on live listening and networking. Organizers framed the gathering as a…
The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, a homicide, citing a combination of medical and environmental factors that contributed to his death, officials said. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer, worsened by hypothermia and…
Cardi B headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time, delivering two sold-out performances on her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in New York City. The shows marked a career milestone for the Bronx-born artist, framed as a full-circle moment in her hometown. Night one featured appearances from her children, Kulture and Wave, during “Girls Like…
Rapper JAY-Z has announced a third performance at Yankee Stadium following strong ticket demand that led two previously scheduled shows to sell out within minutes. The newly added concert, titled “JAŸ-Z EXTRA INNINGS,” is set for Sunday, July 12. The show follows earlier events branded “JAŸ-Z 30” and “JAŸ-Z 25,” which celebrate the anniversaries of…
Letitia James issued a consumer alert Friday, reminding residents that retail stores and food businesses across the state must now accept cash payments under a new law taking effect March 21. The law makes it illegal for most retail establishments to refuse cash for goods or services, aligning statewide policy with a New York City…
New York Attorney General Letitia James said she is leading a multistate coalition in a legal challenge to the Trump administration’s repeal of a key climate finding. The petition, filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, targets the rollback of the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 endangerment finding. That finding…
Former New York State Police Trooper Christopher Baldner was convicted Thursday of second-degree manslaughter in the death of 11-year-old Monica Goods after ramming a vehicle during a traffic stop on the New York State Thruway in 2020. Letitia James, the Office of the New York State Attorney General, said a jury in Ulster County Court…