🚨 Justice Department Opens Investigation Into Letitia James New federal probe targets New York Attorney General Letitia James, raising serious questions about political bias and prosecutorial overreach. Critics have long accused James of weaponizing her office—now the DOJ is taking a closer look. The implications could shake up the legal and political landscape in New York just ahead of 2026. #LetitiaJames #DOJInvestigation #PoliticalAccountability #NewYorkPolitics #BETTRNews https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2025/05/08/justice-department-opens-investigation-into-ny-attorney-general-letitia-james/?utm_campaign=socialflowForbesMainFB&utm_medium=social&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6MyZEQKErppipva70jRWg0sfd1LcyXUQu3NJ4bphfiyhr5Xf1744uzx2y0IQ_aem_wnGoJmdwBmsHq-fvHz15Ew

📊 New York Finalizes Massive $254 Billion Budget Deal for FY 2026 Governor Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers have reached a final agreement on a $254 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026. Key highlights include middle-class tax relief, major investments in K-12 education, and expanded infrastructure upgrades statewide. While Hochul calls it a “people-first budget,” critics argue it still lacks oversight on spending and fails to address outmigration concerns. #NYSbudget #Hochul #NewYorkPolitics #EducationFunding #TaxRelief #Infrastructure #BETTRnews 👉 Full story: https://www.fingerlakes1.com/2025/04/29/fy-2026-new-york-state-budget-2026/

⚖️ Ex-U.S. Rep. George Santos Sentenced to Over 7 Years in Prison for Fraud and Identity Theft Former Congressman George Santos has been sentenced to more than 7 years behind bars after being convicted of multiple charges, including fraud and identity theft. Once seen as a rising political figure, Santos' downfall marks another black eye for New York’s political class — a reminder that integrity must be non-negotiable in public service. #GeorgeSantos #NewYorkPolitics #Fraud #IdentityTheft #PoliticalCorruption #Accountability #LawAndOrder #JSA2026 #BETTRNews #TurnNYRed 🔗 Full Story: https://longisland.news12.com/ex-us-rep-george-santos-sentenced-to-over-7-years-in-prison-for-fraud-and-identity-theft?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5BbNdm4GVRSyZYj6A91FFqg8tZ0m25puzpZVjBYWgbl6MSWhOImYPefeVGJg_aem_dZqfPiMNEimPGp9FlZjUkw

🚨 Judge Blocks ICE Presence at Rikers Island Amid Corruption Allegations A New York judge has temporarily blocked the Adams administration’s plan to allow ICE agents to operate at Rikers Island, citing growing concerns over legal violations and alleged political deal-making involving the mayor and federal authorities. ⚖️ What’s Happening? Mayor Eric Adams had authorized ICE access to Rikers Island detention centers. The City Council sued, claiming the move violates sanctuary city policies and due process protections. The lawsuit also alleges the ICE deal was part of an informal quid pro quo with the Trump administration to soften or dismiss Adams’ ongoing federal bribery charges. 🕰️ What’s Next? A court hearing on the matter is scheduled for April 25, 2025. City and federal prosecutors have not commented on whether a formal investigation into Adams’ legal exposure is underway. 🔗 Full article via Associated Press: https://apnews.com/article/8795bc79ad29efb4a3811ab76af67214 🧠 JSA2026 Perspective: “This is exactly why we need clean government and total transparency. When ICE raids and Rikers corruption are used as bargaining chips, nobody wins — not our citizens, not our officers, and definitely not our Constitution.” — 📅 April 22, 2025 📞 Campaign HQ: (516) 882-6275 📧 contact@bettr.community 🌐 https://bettrsm.com #RikersIsland #EricAdams #ICE #SanctuaryCity #CorruptionAllegations #BETTRNews #TurnNYRed #JSA2026 #NewYorkPolitics #ConstitutionalRights