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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.
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.
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.
The city plans to deprive eastern Queens of greenway safety upgrades it’s bringing to the western parts of the borough.
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.
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.
Sure, we spend a lot of time patting ourselves on the back, but there are two more reasons. Plus other news.
How much will this thing cost, and who’s paying?
Trucks are cutting through residential blocks to avoid traffic, sowing chaos on otherwise quiet streets.
