Assemblyman Goodell Calls Out Attorney General’s Priorities Amidst Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Concerns
New York City, NY – Assemblyman Andy Goodell, a Republican from Jamestown, is questioning the priorities of State Attorney General Letitia James. He wonders why she appears to be more focused on cow flatulence than on the dangers posed by lithium-ion battery fires from e-bikes and e-scooters. According to Goodell, these battery fires have caused 202 fires, 142 injuries, and six deaths in New York City between January 2021 and December 2022. During a recent floor debate on a bill that would establish a free replacement program for faulty lithium-ion batteries, Goodell expressed his surprise … Read more