Even During the Dog Days of Summer, Safety Matters
Although there have, fortunately, been fewer fatal incidents involving solid waste and recycling trucks, equipment, and personnel this summer than in previous years, the consequences of serious and/or fatal collisions is always significant. Thus far in 2025, the industry appears to be improving its overall safety...
Free home energy assessments can save homeowners money
Entities like Community Development Long Island and PSEG do free home assessments to identify energy inefficiencies.
New York attorney general issues consumer alert for fake Bad Bunny concert tickets
The office of the attorney general received a complaint from New Yorkers who traveled to Puerto Rico for a concert only to find out their tickets were fake.
New York Just Changed A Law Nearly Everyone Breaks
A major everyday act for many New Yorkers is finally set to be legal. Jaywalking is about to be legal across New York City. The New York City Department of Transportation officially revised its rules about jaywalking during a hearing Thursday. For all the news that the Hudson Valley is...
Why School Zone Speed Cameras Still Run in Summer
Think school’s out means speed cameras are off? Not so fast.
Deadly Outbreak Getting Worse In New York, Many Told To See Doc
Health officials confirm a dangerous outbreak is spreading fast in New York, with more cases and deaths reported in just days.
GEICO sues New York suppliers over $2 million insurance fraud claims
A $2 million fraud lawsuit, filed by GEICO in Brooklyn, is putting a spotlight on how insurers handle suspicious no-fault claims in New York. On August 7, 2025, GEICO and its affiliates took six New York medical supply companies and their alleged owners to federal court, claiming they orchestrated a sweeping scheme...
New work rules could deny food stamps to thousands of veterans
Each month, nearly 42 million people receive SNAP benefits to help supplement their grocery budgets.
Florida Man Indicted in New York for Alleged $600K Investment Fraud Targeting Haitian Community
Attorney General Letitia James has announced the arrest and indictment of Marc Henry Menard, a Florida man involved in an alleged investment fraud scheme. Menard, a former resident of Mineola, New York, is accused of defrauding 11 investors out of more than $600,000, primarily targeting the Haitian community in New...
Report: New York No. 2 in nation for inbound tobacco smuggling
(The Center Square) — New York remains one of the top states for inbound tobacco smuggling, according to a new report, which attributes the robust underground market to the state’s high tax burden and anti-smoking policies. The nonpartisan Tax Foundation report ranked New York second behind California for inbound...
