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NEW YORK–The New York attorney general’s office said it has opened an inquiry into the lending practices that left thousands of immigrant taxi drivers in crushing debt as they purchased taxi medallions. The announcement follows a 10-month investigation by the New York Times that found fault with numerous parties, including credit unions and NCUA, in contributing to the crash of the taxi medallion market, where values have plummeted even as many were enriched in the process.

WASHINGTON—House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman John Lewis (D-GA) has scheduled a hearing for June 19 to discuss repealing the 21% excise tax imposed on certain not-for-profits’ fringe benefits programs, including a tax that some credit unions had to start paying this year on executive compensation plans.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif.– CO-OP Financial Services is bringing back its “Roadshow” events in 2019 to six locations across the country between July and October.

TOCCOA, Ga.– The Stephens County Recreation Department has received a donation of $500 from Peach State Federal Credit Union.

CORVALIS, Ore.--Oregon State Credit Union has hired James A. Patterson as executive vice-president, chief communications and experience officer.

HONOLULU–University of Hawai`i Federal Credit Union (UHFCU) launched this state’s first no minimum balance, high-yield savings account and grabbed more than $1 million in deposits since its June 1 launch.

SAN DIEGO–San Diego County Credit Union said it will try to once again set a new Guinness World Record at its upcoming “SDCCU Super Shred Event.”

DUBUQUE, Iowa–Dupaco Community Credit Union was honored by the CUNA Human Resource and Organizational Development Council for its employee onboarding program, “Welcome Aboard - The Dupaco Onboarding Experience.”

MIDDLETOWN, Penn.–Vizo Financial Corporate Credit Union employees and their families walked with a cause at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation’s Walk for Children’s event.