Gov. Kathy Hochul held a rally Wednesday at the state Capitol in support of her executive budget proposal to change car insurance policies in an effort to lower rates.
In this WTBQ AM 1110 / FM 93.5 segment (The Frank Truatt Morning Show), GLK Law senior trial partner Jeff S. Korek reacts to Albany’s push for “auto insurance reform” and explains why he believes the fine print could shift the financial burden off multibillion-dollar insurers and rideshare companies, and onto regular New Yorkers.
As New York lawmakers prepare for the 2026 legislative session, Gover- nor Kathy Hochul faces mounting pressure to sign the Grieving Families Act legislation she has vetoed three times despite bipartisan support and nearly 10,000 petition signatures.
Governor Hochul has vetoed the bipartisan-supported Grieving Families Act, which would allow families to seek damages for emotional pain after a loved one’s death. Supporters say it’s fair and overdue, while opponents cite fears of rising healthcare costs. Despite public backing and heartbreaking stories, Hochul has yet to sign the bill into law.
Governor Hochul has vetoed the bipartisan-supported Grieving Families Act, which would allow families to seek damages for emotional pain after a loved one’s death. Supporters say it’s fair and overdue, while opponents cite fears of rising healthcare costs.
WEST CAPE MAY — The borough has joined its neighboring communities moving toward regulation of electric bicycles and other vehicles.
E-bikes are the rage, with rapidly increasing popularity across the entire country, and New York is no different. Mostly popular in cities, they are also gaining traction in rural areas, and with younger clientele.
You see them on walking trails, sidewalks and, too often, on roadways. Initially they aided bicycle peddlers, scooter riders and skateboarders with a motorized, battery powered efficient and eco-friendly alternative to traditional personal travel.