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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.
“I’m not willing to keep our teams active in the field,” Lieber said on Thursday morning.
Streetsblog interviewed the president and public relations director of the Century Road Club Association.
The devices — called Intelligent Speed Assistance — prevent drivers from exceeding the speed limit
New Yorkers can vote to stop those endless anti-bike lane lawsuits.
Cyclists frequently get hit by truckers on Rust Street, but the city has not made good on its promise to solve the problem.
The horses are being banished to be replaced by … electric cars?! Plus other news.
