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Flooded New York Homeowners Regret Dropping Insurance

Some western New York residents whose homes were damaged by a snow-swollen river this month had only recently cancelled their federal flood insurance policies because of rate increases. About 70 houses in West Seneca, just outside Buffalo, flooded when a …

Flooding Damages 70 Homes in Buffalo Suburb

Residents in a suburban Buffalo, N.Y., neighborhood are dealing with the aftermath of weekend flooding that has left dozens of homes damaged. Local media outlets report that about 70 homes in West Seneca’s Lexington Green section sustained damage when Buffalo …

New York Court Finds Excess Insurer Responsible for Judgment Interest

The Court of Appeals of New York recently held that an excess insurer was responsible for all interest on a judgment after the primary insurer paid its policy limits. The decision offers an important ruling on the duties of primary …

New York Governor Vetoes Volunteer Firefighter Benefits Bills

Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have guaranteed job leaves for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers during emergencies and another bill that would have extended coverage for their injuries in the line of duty outside the areas they regularly …

Audit Targets Safety on New York State Railroad Bridges

The state’s Department of Transportation lacked records to show adequate and updated safety plans and inspections for many railroad bridges statewide, according to an audit released Tuesday by the comptroller’s office. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli tells The Associated Press some safety …

Federal and New York State Agencies Working to Reduce Employee Misclassification

Officials of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division, the New York State Labor Department and the New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman’s Office today signed memoranda of understanding to protect the rights of employees by …

New York to Buy Homes in Neighborhood Hit by Sandy

Residents of a flood-prone area battered by Superstorm Sandy are getting a financial lifeline, with state officials announcing a plan to buy all 129 homes in a neighborhood sandwiched between a tidal marsh and the Atlantic Ocean. Democratic Gov. Andrew …

LaGuardia Airport to Get $37M in Anti-Flood Aid

New York’s LaGuardia Airport is set to receive $37.5 million in federal and state funds for five projects designed to protect it from another storm like by Supertsorm Sandy. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Sunday the projects include installing flood barrier …

New York Men Charged With Stealing Railroad Track

Two New York men face grand larceny charges after the Chenango County Sheriff’s office accused them of stealing 50 feet of railroad track and selling it as scrap metal. The sheriff’s office tells local media outlets that 22-year-old Cody Gay …

Long Beach Getting $13M for Flood Barriers

New York State will spend $13 million on flood barriers for the industrial district of Long Beach, Long Island. The district was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy. It houses essential infrastructure facilities that include a water treatment plant, storage tower …