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MTA CEO Remains Confident in the Legality of New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Amidst New Jersey Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) – The CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) remains confident in the legality and feasibility of New York’s congestion pricing plan, despite a recent lawsuit filed by neighboring New Jersey that could potentially halt the program. Janno Lieber, MTA CEO, expressed his conviction during an interview on CBS’s “The Point with Marcia Cramer” on Sunday, stating that all aspects of the plan have been carefully implemented and are compliant with the law. The congestion pricing plan, proposed by New York officials, aims to toll drivers traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan … Read more

New York’s Move-Over Law Takes Effect, Requiring Drivers to Exercise Extra Caution for Disabled Vehicles on the Road

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Some drivers in New York State will now be required to take extra precautions when encountering disabled vehicles on the road. A new state law, which went into effect on Wednesday, mandates that drivers either change lanes to give disabled vehicles more space or slow down if it is unsafe to switch lanes. The law extends existing protections for emergency responders, highway maintenance workers, and tow-truck drivers. State Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, one of the chief sponsors of the legislation, emphasized that this measure is a common-sense approach to improving road safety. Under the new law, … Read more

Unregulated Lawsuit Lending Industry Sparks Crisis in New York’s Real Estate World

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New York City – An unregulated, multi-billion dollar industry in New York is causing a “crisis” in the real estate world, according to two powerful building and construction groups. The Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC-NYS) and Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) are calling for reforms to the practice of “third-party litigation lending,” which provides quick cash advances to potential plaintiffs who may not have to repay the money if they lose their lawsuit. “What it’s created is a general liability crisis,” said Brian Sampson, president of ABC-NYS. The groups argue that the industry, … Read more

New York’s Red-Flag Gun Seizures Reach Record High as Evidence Rooms Overflow

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Buffalo, New York – New York State has implemented an ambitious experiment with red-flag laws to combat gun violence, leading to a sharp increase in the number of firearm seizures. Under these laws, individuals deemed at risk of harming themselves or others can be prevented from possessing or purchasing firearms. The state’s civil court judges approved over 4,300 final orders under the law last year, up from just 222 the previous year. The New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies removed at least 1,800 guns in 2023, leading to a storage crisis. The … Read more