Michael Virtanen

April 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York is tightening the tax credits for cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated commercial and industrial sites called brownfields, generally limiting the rebuilding credits in New York City to less lucrative property.

By Michael Virtanen

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April 09, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York is tightening the tax credits for cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated commercial and industrial sites called brownfields, generally limiting the rebuilding credits in New York City to less lucrative property.

By Michael Virtanen

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February 05, 2015 | New York Law Journal

One-quarter of New York youths aging out of foster care will be homeless within four years, and half will be unemployed at age 24, according to recent data. In response, 17 social services and advocacy groups want the state to provide college support to 375 young people initially and more in the future.

By Michael Virtanen

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February 04, 2015 | New York Law Journal

One-quarter of New York youths aging out of foster care will be homeless within four years, and half will be unemployed at age 24, according to recent data. In response, 17 social services and advocacy groups want the state to provide college support to 375 young people initially and more in the future.

By Michael Virtanen

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January 05, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York will require local social service agencies this year to screen potential foster parents to determine whether they've had previous licenses revoked or children removed from their care and to state the reasons why.

By Michael Virtanen

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January 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York will require local social service agencies this year to screen potential foster parents to determine whether they've had previous licenses revoked or children removed from their care and to state the reasons why.

By Michael Virtanen

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December 08, 2014 | Daily Report Online

New York state's attorney general has asked the governor to authorize his office to investigate deaths at the hands of police following the public outcry over the killing of an unarmed Staten Island man.

By Michael Virtanen

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November 10, 2014 | New York Law Journal

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, fresh off re-election, said last week he'll focus his second term on government corruption, wage theft and drug trafficking, expanding initiatives from his first four years.

By Michael Virtanen

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October 14, 2014 | New York Law Journal

The Republican challenger for New York attorney general would take a steep pay cut if elected.

By Michael Virtanen

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October 02, 2014 | New York Law Journal

William Scarborough, a longtime state assemblyman from Queens, was charged Wednesday with felony counts of using his campaign funds for personal expenses and filing false claims for travel reimbursements.

By Michael Virtanen

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