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Special Reports
Policy
Rising costs from climate change is driving insurers out of New York
The state has experienced the same types of extreme weather events that have caused premiums and rates to spike in Florida and California.
Special Reports
Personality
New York cracks down on insurance discrimination
A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris
Special Reports
Personality
What’s on the state Legislature’s insurance agenda for 2025?
An interview with Assembly Insurance Committee Chair David Weprin.
Special Reports
Personality
Increasing access to New York’s health insurance marketplace
A Q&A with Danielle Holahan, executive director, New York State of Health.
Special Reports
Personality
Making key reforms to the National Flood Insurance Program
A Q&A with Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee.
Special Reports
Personality
Expanding coastal market assistance in New York
A Q&A with Assembly Member Ken Blankenbush, member of the Insurance Committee.
Special Reports
Personality
How workers’ compensation has protected New Yorkers for more than a century
A Q&A with Gaurav Vasisht, executive director and CEO, New York State Insurance Fund.
New York City
Politics
Step aside governors, Hakeem Jeffries is ready to take the Democratic mantle
He’ll be on the front lines crafting the party’s messaging and fighting the Trump agenda in Washington, D.C.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kenny Burgos is ready to represent the city’s property owners
A Q&A with Kenny Burgos, head of the New York Apartment Association and former Assembly member.
MTA
Policy
The sometimes overlooked tech behind the MTA
From countdown clocks to signal modernization, here’s how the transit system is making much needed improvements.
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MTA
Policy
Cracking down on fare evasion on New York’s subways and buses
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is taking steps to stem a problem that cost the transit agency $690 million in lost revenue last year.
Transportation
Personality
Leading New York’s transit improvements and capital projects
An interview with Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Improving subways with a focus on customer service
An interview with New York City Transit President Richard Davey
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Keeping tabs on the MTA’s budget and policies
An interview with state Sen. Leroy Comrie, chair of the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
How to build $16 billion of rail tunnels under the Hudson River
An interview with Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Pushing back on congestion pricing
An interview with Kenneth Zebrowski, chair of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
The fight against congestion pricing still isn’t over
An interview with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Uncovering fraud and waste in the MTA’s $20 billion budget
An interview with MTA Inspector General Daniel Cort
Special Reports
Policy
An unthinkable turnaround has happened at New York City’s airports
The Port Authority has poured billions into renovating and rebuilding three key gateways into the city.
