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What began as a seemingly caring message escalated into sexually explicit exchanges on Snapchat, culminating in requests for explicit photographs. Photo: burdun/Adobe Stock

Staten Island ex-cop convicted of exploiting and assaulting minors

November 26 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, addressed the need to reform notary rules, criticizing Gov. Hochul’s veto of a bill aimed at reducing unnecessary burdens on attorneys and protecting client confidentiality. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

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Attorney General Letitia James has been a strong advocate for consumer protection, securing millions in penalties from companies over data breaches. Yet, systemic issues in cybersecurity leave victims struggling for true justice. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/AP

New York’s fight against data breaches faces persistent challenges

November 26 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

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Puppies play in a Maryland pet store in this 2019 photo. In New York State, a statewide ban on selling dogs, cats, and rabbits (similar to one that already exists in Maryland) takes effect on Dec. 15, aimed at ending the "puppy mill" pipeline. Photo: Luis Magana/AP

Pet sales in retail stores to be banned in New York starting Dec. 15

November 25 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Beginning Dec. 15, selling dogs, cats and rabbits in retail stores will...

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East Flatbush man sentenced to 14 years for sexual assault of 13-year-old

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Three individuals have been charged for their roles in a scheme that...

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    Beach front properties are left destroyed by the Palisades Fire, in this aerial view, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Malibu, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, is welcomed by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni at Chigi Palace government headquarters in Rome, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as he arrives for talks. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
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    Former President Barack Obama talks with President-elect Donald Trump as Melania Trump listens and as Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff arrive, before the state funeral for former President Jimmy Carter at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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    Devotees climb on a glass-covered carriage carrying the image of Jesus Nazareno during its annual procession in Manila, Philippines, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Basilio Sepe)
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    People hold up their cell phones as they during a protest against the mandate for Austria's far-right Freedom Party to lead a new government in Vienna, Austria, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Denes Erdos)
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    Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
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    Andrew Tate gestures, next to his brother Tristan, outside the Bucharest Tribunal in Bucharest, Romania, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
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    On New Year’s Day, people were ringing in the ne On New Year’s Day, people were ringing in the new year with a famous Brooklyn tradition. Cold temperatures didn’t stop a huge crowd from participating in the 122nd Annual Coney Island Polar Bear Club New Year’s Day Plunge. See more photos at the link in bio. Photo by Beth Eisgrau-Heller
    A self-propelled liftboat  — which can lift its A self-propelled liftboat  — which can lift itself out of the water on three cylindrical legs and transform into a suspended platform — sailed into Gowanus Bay last week. “LEGS III” — an offshore work boat, initially used in the Gulf oil patch and then for marine towing and salvage — will take on a third life in service of the environment, as a collective resource for environmentally-focused nonprofits and schools. The vessel will replace the current flat-deck barge hosting the RETI Center nonprofit. Read more at the link in bio. Photos courtesy of John Quadrozzi
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