The FAA's new pilot certification and training rules for air taxis mark a major step toward the deployment of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, with companies eyeing 2025 for passenger services.

A brazen insurance fraud attempt on a busy Queens highway was foiled by a dash cam, capturing every moment the scammers realized their scheme was being recorded-proof that a dash cam could save you from a costly setup.

A New York appellate court upheld workers' compensation benefits for an intoxicated employee who fell from a ladder, ruling that intoxication was not the sole cause of the accident.

New York general hospitals must now comply with cybersecurity regulations aimed at protecting patient data, requiring risk assessments, staff training, and incident reporting within 72 hours of a breach.

A recent study highlights how removing federal subsidies from climate-vulnerable areas can reduce development, increase flood resilience, and generate savings, while emphasizing the challenges of balancing housing demand with disaster risk.

A proposed class action accuses Sterling Mets, L.P., the company behind Citi Field, of illegally collecting and sharing visitors' biometric data using facial recognition technology, violating New York City's biometrics law.

A second minor league umpire claims wrongful termination in a lawsuit against Major League Baseball, alleging retaliation after he reported being sexually assaulted by a female colleague.

U.S. dockworkers have suspended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement with terminal operators, securing a wage increase and agreeing to continue negotiations in January.

The Aaron Rodgers injury and Jets' decision to skip insurance on his contract highlight how NFL teams can lose significant cap space and insurance proceeds when failing to protect high-value players.

Insurers and defense attorneys are increasingly turning to RICO lawsuits to fight fraudulent personal injury claims, with recent cases in Florida and New York highlighting the growing trend of staged accident schemes.

The surge in severe weather events highlights the urgent need for modern insurance strategies, as homeowners face heightened risks and coverage gaps. Tailored disaster insurance solutions can help protect against growing financial vulnerability.

American Transit Insurance Co., a key insurer for NYC taxis and rideshare vehicles, faces insolvency, risking disruption for tens of thousands of drivers as regulators consider intervention.

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has secured over $600,000 in restitution and civil penalties from R.G. Ortiz Funeral Homes for exploiting grieving consumers, particularly in Spanish-speaking communities.

The iconic 97-year-old Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster in Brooklyn, NY, has been closed indefinitely after a mid-ride halt caused by a damaged chain sprocket. No injuries were reported.

Meteorologists predict an active September in the Atlantic, with up to 10 named storms potentially forming as reduced wind shear and dry air create favorable conditions for hurricane development.