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WATERTOWN - Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office has issued cease and desist letters warning several Watertown gas station locations that they will face possible court action if they do not stop falsely advertising one price, and then charging customers more at the pump. In recent days, the Attorney General's Watertown Regional Office sent letters to the owners of Valentine Stores, Inc., Rajit Inc. and General Store, Inc. stating they needed to discontinue the deceptive roadside marketing and get into compliance. At least four of the Nice N Easy gas stations, owned by Valentine Stores, with locations throughout Watertown, the Valero Gas Station on Arsenal Street, and the General Store on Bradley Street engaged in false advertising by listing the lower prices on their large street-view signage in order to lure patrons to the pump. The lower price was for "cash only" transactions. The only text displayed to passing motorists indicat...

NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced that his office is completing a comprehensive review on the rising cost of gasoline in the New York metropolitan area – including the five boroughs, Westchester and Rockland counties, and Long Island. Prices at the pump have led to an increase in consumer complaints to the Attorney General’s office, and Schneiderman has directed his staff to compile data on the prices charged by gas retailers, as well as information on the chain of distribution, to determine the cause behind the continued increases. Schneiderman cautioned that there may not be wrongdoing behind the price spikes, but said that if there is, he will take all appropriate action. “Drivers across the metro area – from Westchester to Queens to Nassau County – have a right to know how gas prices are determined, and whether they are being taken for ride,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “I have directed my office to review the area’s gas prices, and will t...