Two decades ago, the state created a fund with tens of millions of dollars that was supposed to be in a lockbox to crack down on insurance fraud - but instead was funneled simply to law enforcement agencies' general operating funds. As a result only a tiny portion was spent actually fighting fraud.
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.
