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Governor Hochul Enacts Critical Safety Reforms for E-bikes and Scooters Amid Rising Lithium-Ion Battery Mishaps

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Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has signed a series of legislative measures aimed at regulating the use of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as e-bikes, mopeds, and scocontinuingers. The new laws come in response to a sharp increase in the number of fires and accidents associated with these devices in New York City. During a press conference in Albany on Thursday, Hochul cited a particularly tragic incident that illuminated the dangers posed by malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries. In February, a fire triggered by such a battery resulted in the death of … Read more

Governor Hochul Appoints Veteran City Lawyer to New York Ethics Commission Amid Ongoing Legal Battle

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ALBANY, N.Y. — In a move reflective of ongoing efforts to enforce ethical governance, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed James Caras, a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in public service, as a new member of the state’s ethics oversight body. Caras, a Manhattan resident with 31 years of service in New York City government, has been nominated to join the state Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, pending confirmation by a review committee of law school deans. Caras is positioned to serve a six-year term on the 11-member commission, which is tasked … Read more