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State Senate Majority Leader Wants Answers on Insurance
The growing chorus of state lawmakers who want clarity on how the governor's auto insurance proposal helps real New Yorkers now includes Stewart-Cousins, the second-most-powerful woman in state government.
March 4, 2026
Opinion: A Fairer — And Better — Way For Taxi Passengers To Pay The Congestion Toll
A per-minute, rather than flat, fee on passengers entering the central business district would reduce traffic, Charles Komanoff says.
March 4, 2026
Federal Judge Rules Trump Can’t Kill Congestion Pricing
Trump does not have the power to toss out the Biden administration's decision to authorize the tolls, Judge Lewis Liman ruled.
March 3, 2026
Assembly Transportation Chairman Faces Dem Primary Challenge From The Left
The DSA and Working Families Party are targeting Syracuse pol Bill Magnarelli, the Assembly transportation leader.
March 3, 2026
Could Refurbished E-Bikes Be the Secret Weapon of the Livable Streets Movement?
A high-quality used market could be the boost New York needs to get would-be riders off the sidelines and into the saddle, a new report argues.
March 3, 2026
Friday Headlines: Are The Rates Too Damn High Edition
The insurance industry is a crucial partner if officials actually want to lower auto insurance rates.
February 27, 2026
Lawmakers Question Hochul’s Insurance Claims In Leadup To Budget Rebuttal
The governor's Uber-backed insurance plan is leaving state lawmakers unsure of its effect on crash victims and high auto premiums.
February 27, 2026
Judge Blocks City From Using State Law To Cut Bike Speed Limit In Central Park
It's an indication that opponents of this "illegal application" of the so-called "Sammy's Law" may prevail on the merits at an upcoming full hearing.
February 25, 2026
Hochul’s ‘Solution’ To Allegedly High Car Insurance Costs Is A Band-Aid On Society’s Larger Wound
Blame Canada ... for showing why our car insurance system is so bad.
February 24, 2026
Opinion: Albany Must Be Bold To Reimagine 787
I-787 is an albatross, and an unimaginative redesign will fail to address its blight on downtown Albany.
February 23, 2026
