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New York Relied on MBIA-Hired Firm for Approval, Lawyer Says
New York insurance regulators relied on the opinion of a consulting firm hired by MBIA Inc. to determine the insurer was solvent before approving its 2009 restructuring, said a lawyer for banks suing over the split.

New York City stop-and-frisk lawsuit gets class-action status
A federal judge sharply critical of New York City police tactics granted class-action status to a lawsuit claiming officers’ stop-and-frisk policy discriminates against blacks and Latinos.

New York State Legislature Looks at Moving State Primary to Sept. 13
ALBANY -- New York lawmakers will soon consider moving its state primary election back by two days after emergency responders voiced concern about holding it on Sept. 11.