Eric Schneiderman

Some New Yorkers have been complaining that their Internet service is not as fast as promised by providers. State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is urging customers to check their Internet speeds and report their findings to his office...

Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton plans to improve services for people with limited language ability under an agreement with the New York state attorney general's office. The hospital also is to take steps to ensure services will be available to those with limited incomes...

A nurse has been arrested for allegedly taking narcotics from Southern Tier nursing home patients. Authorities say 45-year-old Lisa Rumsmoke Clark was accused of diverting nearly 200 pills intended for residents at Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads...

New York State Senator Thomas Libous says he believes a search of his Binghamton residence was "politically motivated." State and federal investigators were reported to have seized items belonging to Frances Libous, the senator's wife in early August...

Residents of Binghamton, New York City and Long Island are among those expected to benefit from a government settlement with so-called "hard-tactic" telemarketers. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says an agreement has been reached with The Tax Club, Incorporated, which had an office in New York City...

A Broome County limousine service has been ordered to make restitution to drivers who were said to have been cheated outed of tips paid by customers. According to the New York State attorney general's office, Coachmaster Transportation of Endicott must pay $20,000 to workers, along with a $20,000 fine...

The National Football League is said to be cooperating with the New York State Attorney General's Office to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. According to a statement released by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the league will reinforce policies against discrimination...

The New York State Attorney General says Price Chopper is being fined $100,000 for deceptive practices in connection with the way it advertised coupon programs. Eric Schneiderman says his office has reached a deal with the Schenectady-based supermarket chain that requires the company to change the way it advertises and promotes its coupons in the state...

Dozens of people face charges as law enforcement officials announced indictments following an investigation into upstate drug distribution networks. Authorities say cocaine was moved from the New York City and Buffalo areas to be sold in Cortland, Syracuse and Watertown...

Excellus BlueCross BlueShield has refunded millions of dollars to customers who were wrongly denied claims under a settlement with New York State regulators. The deal with Excellus was announced Wednesday by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman...