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A wintry behemoth made landfall in New York, and residents across the state will be waiting to see how cleanup goes (and if they’ll be spending a week missing buses and walking on sheets of ice). Meanwhile, the governor is taking the Hot Wheels approach to insurance reform and urban planners are hoping an I-787 redesign doesn’t end in regret.

  • Friday Headlines: What About The Buses Edition
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    April 17, 2026
    Lawmakers are too busy for buses. And more news.
  • Talk About Insurance Fraud! Big Tech Floods Pols’ In-Boxes With Fake Emails In Support Of Hochul’s Car Premium Ploy
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    April 17, 2026
    Politicians are noticing something fishy, rather than phishy, about their constituents’ emails.
  • Thursday Headlines: Grand Compromise Edition
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    April 16, 2026
    Budget updates. And more news.
  • Hochul Could Cut ‘Runaway’ Crash Lawsuits With Default Motorist Liability
    by The Editorial Team
    April 16, 2026
    Europe recognizes that cars are inherently dangerous and should be to blame for crashes.
  • Wednesday Headlines: Let’s All Have A Bad Time Edition
    by Austin C. Jefferson
    April 15, 2026
    Bad budget vibes. And more news.
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