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NYC Businesses Say Insurance Companies Shafted Them on COVID Claims

July 5, 2020, 1:55 p.m.July 6, 2020, 7:31 a.m.

Business interruption insurance doesn’t count during a pandemic, the industry argues. Shopkeepers and others say they just want what they believe they paid for.

Politics

Bail Law Fuels GOP Challenge to Democratic Reformer in Brooklyn Swing District

Feb. 5, 2020, 4:00 a.m.April 7, 2020, 1:58 p.m.

Southern Brooklyn State Sen. Andrew Gounardes faces at least one Republican betting that voters want a return to the tough-on-crime Marty Golden era.

State Pols Hold Rare Transit Hearing at Same Time as Monthly MTA Meetings

Nov. 11, 2019, 9:53 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

MTA officials may have to hop a turnstile if they want to quickly shuttle between dueling sessions Tuesday amid biggest-ever spending plan.

Queens

Queens Political Novices Step Up to Challenge Democrats

Oct. 18, 2019, 4:00 a.m.June 22, 2020, 1:48 p.m.

A slew of first-time candidates, many backed by Democratic Socialists of America, are going up against long-time incumbents in the borough AOC shook.

Mixed Signals on Guarding Undocumented Driver’s License Info

July 8, 2019, 8:44 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 7:25 a.m.

Reports ICE accessed photos and personal information in other states sparks cryptic tweet from Cuomo official as lawmaker offers privacy reassurances.

Layleen Polanco

Pols Call to End ‘Torture’ of Solitary Confinement in City Jails

June 20, 2019, 9:01 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:21 p.m.

The death of Layleen Polanco at Rikers Island prompts a strong statement from City Council progressives who demand action amid a growing movement.

Albany Approves Driver’s Licenses for Undocumented

June 17, 2019, 9:41 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

The bill ed the Senate Monday — and ed muster with the governor following an 11th-hour drama that threatened to upend the measure.

Former Cuomo Official Slams Legislature Attempt to Gut Wine-and-Dine Ban

June 6, 2019, 8:55 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Maria Vullo opposes bill, ed by the Assembly, to ease restrictions on title insurance agents notorious for wooing clients with strip club trips.

Car Wash Workers on Track to Get Long-Awaited Pay Raise

June 5, 2019, 4:59 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

A bill guaranteeing the auto cleaners minimum wage ed state Senate Wednesday, igniting new hopes for employees forced to rely on tips.

State Assembly Poised to Greenlight Licenses for Immigrant Drivers

June 4, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.

Gov. Cuomo s the measure as pressure mounts on holdouts in the newly Democratic Senate with the legislative session nearing its end.