New York Attorney General Letitia James has released a report that says most mental health providers listed by New York insurance plans are “ghost” listings, meaning they are inaccurate or inaccessible. Attorney General James' office surveyed … [Read more...]
New Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage For Auto Insurance Policies Could Raise Premiums $20-$84 Annually In NYS
A new state law requires all auto insurance policies in New York to include supplemental spousal liability coverage as of August 1, 2023. The additional insurance provides coverage for a person who is injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident … [Read more...]
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Addressing Iniquities in Banking System
New York regulators will conduct a study of communities that are lacking banking options and other basic financial services under a measure approved on Thursday by Governor Kathy Hochul. Spectrum News reports the bill seeks to address a … [Read more...]
Cuomo Issues Executive Order Aimed at Protecting Patients with Preexisting Conditions
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing new, first-in-the-nation measures that he says will ensure essential health services are protected and covered for all New Yorkers, regardless of efforts at the federal level to strip millions of Americans … [Read more...]
Governor Announces New Actions to Assist Homeowners Facing Foreclosure and Increase Accountability for Zombie Properties
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced the Department of Financial Services has published a Consumer Bill of Rights for New Yorkers facing foreclosure. Additionally, DFS has also finalized a regulation protecting communities from the blight of … [Read more...]
State Announces Hotline for Reporting Zombie Properties
ALBANY - New Yorkers who are concerned with vacant or abandoned houses in their neighborhood can now report them to a state agency. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the creation of a Zombie Property hotline at the New York State … [Read more...]
State Tax Department’s Mobile Command Center will be in Jamestown on Monday
JAMESTOWN - The State Department of Financial Services’ Mobile Command Center will be in Jamestown on Monday to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. Taxpayers with federal adjusted gross incomes under $62,000 can save … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: State Health Exchange to Provide in Reduction in Health Insurance Rates
NEW YORK - It looks like New York residents will have an opportunity to see significant savings in their health insurance plans starting next year. On Wednesday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the Department of Financial Services (DFS) has … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Governor Warns of Tax Collection Solicitations
ALBANY - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Thursday warned New Yorkers to beware of tax collection letters that appear to be government notices, but are actually misleading solicitations from private entities. The Governor has directed the New York State … [Read more...]
