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Hochul’s Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats

Gov. Hochul's proposal to lower car insurance premiums is built on suspected fraud. But a body of evidence reveals that there really is very little.

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

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

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

Snow-Filled Sidewalks Continue to Ice Out People with Disabilities

A mixture of bureaucracy and poor stewardship leaves the disabled community in the lurch when it snows.

February 25, 2026

Gov. Hochul Just Says ‘Way-No’ to Driverless Cabs

The governor made the shocking choice to reverse her budget proposal that allowed companies like Waymo to expand throughout the state.

February 19, 2026

Bill Watch: Bronx Pols Push To Kill Waymo Before It Can Grow

Bronx politicians are looking to kill Waymo once and for all, while a proposal to bring its fleet to more of New York picks up steam.

February 18, 2026

Hochul Budget Looks To Streamline Environmental Review Process for Greenways

The governor might be looking out for cyclists and hikers on the sly after she cut red tape for shared-use trails as part of her "Abundance"-inspired housing proposal.

February 17, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani Pitches Free Buses (Cheap!) Plus Other Transportation Needs on ‘Tin Cup’ Day

Mamdani gave his former colleagues in state government a glimpse of his thinking on transportation and city operations, and hopes they can send more cash his city's way.

February 12, 2026

Syracuse Mayor To Create Transportation And Mobility Director

Syracuse's new mayor is making transportation a priority. Will a new hire help stick the landing?

February 6, 2026