Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about State Legislature

Drunk Drivers Who Kill Could Be Paying for their Crime for Almost 20 Years

By Gersh Kuntzman | Jul 8, 2022 | No Comments

New York's legislature is only following Tennessee and other states that are seeking to make drunk drivers pay child support if their actions orphan a child.

The Blame Game: City Pols Didn’t Back Bill Allowing NYC to Control its Own Speed Limits, State Lawmakers Say

By Julianne Cuba | Jun 7, 2022 | No Comments

The legislative session in Albany just ended, but the finger pointing has only gotten started.

The Albany meat grinder. Photo: Streetsblog graphic desk

Monday’s Headlines: The Problem with Albany Edition

By Streetsblog | May 23, 2022 | No Comments

Here's a story about our least favorite upstate charcuterie. Plus other news.

Tuesday’s Headlines: It Will Be a Busier Day Edition

By Streetsblog | May 17, 2022 | No Comments

We're looking for big news today, what with our own Julianne Cuba heading up to Albany to cover Mayor Adams's trip to lobby for an extension of speed cameras. But first, start with the news roundup.

Friday’s Headlines: Albany Follies Edition

By Streetsblog | May 13, 2022 | No Comments

The big story in the local press on Thursday was — would you believe it? — our story from Wednesday on speed cameras. Plus all the other news from yesterday, including bad news out of Pimlico.

Motorists are seeking ingenious ways to defeat speed cameras such as this one. File photo: Gersh Kuntzman

New App Helps Reckless Drivers Thumb Their Noses at City’s Speed Cameras

By Eve Kessler | May 13, 2022 | No Comments

Even as Albany lawmakers slow-walk the renewal of New York's speed camera system, a new cellphone app is helping reckless drivers avoid the devices entirely.

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