The New York Times reported July 30, 2009 that Charles E. Schumer, along with three other Senators are sponsoring a bill to curb texting while driving. The legislature in New York recently passed such a measure and sent it to the governor for a signature. Currently texting while driving is banned only in 14 states. Studies have shown that it is at least as dangerous as drinking and driving. The federal bill would exert pressure on States by withholding federal highway funds if they do not outlaw texting and emailing while driving.
Buffalo Dog Bite Law Update: NY Court Ends “One Free Bite” Rule
May 27, 2025
In a landmark decision on April 17, 2025, the New York Court of Appeals has made it easier for dog bite victims to recover damages. The decision, made in Flanders v. Goodfellow, has changed how dog bite injury cases work in New York and gives injured people more
