Several state lawmakers have reported receiving hundreds of form emails generated by Citizens For Affordable Rates, an organization funded by Uber, supporting Gov. Hochul's auto insurance proposal. One email was sent from Leslie Jenkins, who died in 2015, raising questions about the legitimacy of these communications.
Jewish community sees eye-to-eye on, especially these days. So when over a thousand members of the community from all denominations and across the state get behind a single issue, it's no small deal. The issue at hand? Governor Hochul's abdication of leadership when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. It's pretty simple. The Governor, previously a keen champion for climate action, is quietly (and sometimes, not so quietly) walking back previous commitments and refusing to take on new ones.
The state Office of Cannabis Management changed the interpretation of its proximity rule, impacting 108 licensed dispensaries, including 89 in New York City, potentially forcing closures.
"It's the same as doing roadwork. If they do it during the day it causes a traffic jam," rider Robert Smith, 73, said as he watched crowds of people board Tuesday.