In an egregious move, once again New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed the Toll Payer Protection Act, robbing motorists of their right to due process in disputing cashless tolling violations. Motorists have reported a wide range of problems from excessive, non-negotiable late penalties many times that of the original tolls, not receiving notices, registration […]
Data for Sale
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) around the country are making millions of dollars by taking driver’s personal information and selling it to businesses, including private investigators who spy on people for a profit, as reported by Motherboard. Some of the information is sold to insurance and tow companies, which is approved but other sales are […]
Governor Cuomo Announces $25 Million for Bridge Strike Prevention on State Parkways
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s announced that part of the 2019-20 Executive Budget includes $25 million to mitigate bridge strikes on parkways across New York State by deploying new state-of-the-art technologies and automated devices including dual infrared beams, audible bells, and warning signs with flashing beacons — to warn drivers of immediate danger. There have been […]
Employer of Choice: Providing Health Care in New York
Providing quality affordable health care is one of the great stresses placed on employers as costs keep rising, plans keep changing, and employees factor in such benefits when choosing where to work. As such, employers in New York must ensure that their company offers the best health care options possible. The 2019 rates in New […]
Relief in Site for New York Employers Due to Workers’ Compensation Rates
In May, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board, a non-governmental rate service organization, recommended an 11.7% reduction in loss cost rates. This sets the basis for workers’ compensation premiums for 2019. In July, the New York State Department of Financial Services approved the reduction which will take effect October 1, 2018. The 11.7% reduction […]