Legislation before state lawmakers in New York would significantly change medical malpractice law by allowing patients to sue years after an alleged misdiagnosis or mistreatment. Patients currently must file lawsuits within 21/2 years after the alleged malpractice. The bill would …
New York state is imposing tougher penalties on motorists who use hand-held mobile phones while driving. Beginning Saturday, young and new drivers caught texting or using a cell phone without a hands-free device face a 120-day license suspension. A second …
Two suburban New York congressmen are co-sponsoring a law targeting those who interfere with emergency responder radio signals. Democratic Rep. Steve Israel and Republican Rep. Peter King say they will introduce the bill in Congress this week. The legislation follows …
Sen. Charles Schumer’s bill requiring new safety ratings for low-cost bus companies and public disclosure of bus company safety grades has passed Congress and is headed for the president’s desk. Schumer wants bus company safety grades to be displayed as …