Dec 13, 1:28 AM EST Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury National By Pritha Paul @ZiggyZina143 11/21/18 AT 10:38 PM Update: 11:05 p.m. EST - Amtrak tweeted the mechanical issue had been solved and the replacement train was running on a delayed schedule to transport the passengers to New York. “The transfer is now complete. Train 68 is now on the move currently operating about 3hr 15min late,” the tweet said, requesting passengers to check the company’s website for further updates.Original story: An Amtrak train on its way to New York City on Wednesday came to a stop south of Albany-Rensselaer (ALB) after its engine car separated from the rest of the train due to “mechanical issues.”“Amtrak train 68, the Adirondack traveling from Montreal to New York Penn Station, experienced a mechanical issue when two of the cars separated near Albany Wednesday night, around 7:22 p.m. [EST]. There were … [Read more...] about Amtrak Train Separates Near Albany, New York, Engine Detaches
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Amazon workers in New York launch campaign to unionize
With Amazon facing blowback from local officials over its plan to open a headquarters in Queens, New York, some of the online giant's workers in another borough are registering their own demands -- for a union. Employees at an Amazon warehouse on Staten Island on Wednesday announced the campaign, which is being backed by the powerful Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). The labor group is also working to organize employees at Whole Foods, the grocery chain now owned by Amazon. Some workers at the Staten Island distribution center cited safety, low pay and long shifts without adequate breaks as key reasons for the unionization drive, which was first reported by Bloomberg. "All they care about is their numbers," employee Rashad Long told the news service. "They talk to you like you're a robot," added Long, who earns $18.60 an hour and commutes four hours each day to work at the Amazon warehouse. The RWDSU in November issued a report … [Read more...] about Amazon workers in New York launch campaign to unionize
Next New York attorney general promises to ‘use every area of the law’ to probe Trump and family
Incoming New York Attorney General Letitia James plans to fully investigation President Trump and his family's business dealings when she takes office next year. (Getty Images/Desiree Navarro) New York’s incoming attorney general promised to investigate the business dealings of President Trump and his family as soon as she takes office next year. “We will use every area of the law to investigate President Trump and his business transactions and that of his family as well,” Letitia James told NBC News in an interview published Tuesday. “We want to investigate anyone in his orbit who has, in fact, violated the law,” the Democrat added. NEW YORK AG FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP FOUNDATION FOR ALLEGED 'ILLEGAL CONDUCT;' TRUMP SAYS HE 'WON'T SETTLE' According to NBC News, James, 60, plans to probe Trump’s real estate holdings, the Trump Foundation, any government subsidies Trump may have received and whether he’s violated the emoluments clause … [Read more...] about Next New York attorney general promises to ‘use every area of the law’ to probe Trump and family
Incoming New York Attorney General Plans Investigations of Trump and Family
New York Attorney General-elect Letitia James plans to launch sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump, his family and "anyone" in his circle who may have violated the law once she settles into her new job next month, NBC News reported. "We will use every area of the law to investigate President Trump and his business transactions and that of his family as well," James, a Democrat, told NBC News in her first extensive interview since she was elected last month. She outlined some of the probes she intends to pursue with regard to the president, his businesses and his family members. They include the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting with a Russian official, any illegalities involving Trump's real estate holdings in New York and continuing to probe the Trump Foundation. The White House, Trump Organization, an attorney representing the company and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani did not respond to requests for comment. President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence met … [Read more...] about Incoming New York Attorney General Plans Investigations of Trump and Family
Incoming New York attorney general plans wide-ranging investigations of Trump and family
Breaking News Emails Get breaking news alerts and special reports. The news and stories that matter, delivered weekday mornings. SUBSCRIBE Dec. 12, 2018 / 9:30 AM GMT By Allan Smith New York Attorney Gen.-elect Letitia James says she plans to launch sweeping investigations into President Donald Trump, his family and "anyone" in his circle who may have violated the law once she settles into her new job next month. "We will use every area of the law to investigate President Trump and his business transactions and that of his family as well," James, a Democrat, told NBC News in her first extensive interview since she was elected last month. James outlined some of the probes she intends to pursue with regard to the president, his businesses and his family members. They include: Any illegalities involving Trump's real estate holdings in New York, highlighting the October New York Times investigation into the president's finances. The June 2016 Trump Tower meeting with a Russian … [Read more...] about Incoming New York attorney general plans wide-ranging investigations of Trump and family