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We all know that corporations and special interests throw their weight around, but the battle over Gov. Hochul’s attempt to lower auto insurance rates by making it harder for victims of road violence to get proper compensation is being propped up with $8 million in Uber cash — spent so far this year on media campaigns specific to this issue.

Yes, the trial lawyers have owned Albany for a long time, but they’ve only spent five figures so far this year — across the board, not just on insurance.

It’s asymmetrical warfare — and, of course, Pulitzer 2027 nominee Kevin Duggan is on the case. Read his story below for more.

  • City’s Queens Waterfront Greenway Plan Seems Tailor-Made to Placate Vickie Paladino
    by Kevin Duggan
    June 10, 2026
    The city plans to deprive eastern Queens of greenway safety upgrades it’s bringing to the western parts of the borough.
  • The StreetsPAC Bump: Group Issues NYC Endorsements For Statehouse Races
    by Emily Smith
    June 10, 2026
    This year, both chambers in the state legislature have lots of open seats with brisk competition. So now, more than ever, you need StreetsPAC’s endorsements.
  • From Parking To Park: Hunter Students Want Curbside Hangout Space
    by Emily Smith
    June 10, 2026
    Students at Hunter College asked for a new hangout spot and the school’s administration, the Department of Transportation and the local community said yes. Plus, it’s bringing pedestrian space to a spot where cars are parking illegally.
  • Wednesday’s Headlines: We Were Right (Times Two) Edition
    by Gersh Kuntzman
    June 10, 2026
    Sure, we spend a lot of time patting ourselves on the back, but there are two more reasons. Plus other news.
  • Amtrak’s Penn Station Dog And Pony Show Avoided the Only Question That Matters
    by Dave Colon
    June 9, 2026
    How much will this thing cost, and who’s paying?
  • Brooklynites Fight to Get Big-Rigs Off Their Block As City Preps Truck Route Revamp
    by Sophia Lebowitz
    June 9, 2026
    Trucks are cutting through residential blocks to avoid traffic, sowing chaos on otherwise quiet streets.
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