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Kathy Hochul · New York— This story first appeared in New York Focus, a non-profit news publication investigating New York state politics. Sign up for their stories at nysfocus.com/ newsletter.See the Story
Progressive lawmakers urge special session to address Trump’s cuts
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New York State · New YorkIn recent months, New York Focus has been reporting on “sewer service,” the term for when plaintiffs in a lawsuit fail to properly inform defendants that they’re being sued. Sewer service is particularly widespread in the debt collection industry, where it frequently results in creditors winning cases and garnishing a defendant’s paycheck before those defendants even realize they’ve been sued. It’s often the result of dishonest process servers —…Read Article
‘Zombie Debts’ Refuse to Die, Haunting New Yorkers for Decades
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New York City · New YorkNO. Shoplifting remains a criminal offense under New York state law, prosecuted as larceny. Theft of property valued at $1,000 or less is classified as petit larceny, a Class A misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to one year in jail and a fine of $1,000. If the stolen property exceeds $1,000 in value, the crime is charged as grand larceny, a felony that carries multi-year prison sentences and fines ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, depending on …Read Article
Is Shoplifting Decriminalized in New York?
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