New York legislature passed a watered down bill on texting. Basically one can’t be stopped and ticketed for it unless there is another reason for a stop, such as speeding, reckless lane change, etc. Look at the story/video in the New York Times which discusses the law in England, where texting drivers can be jailed in extreme circumstances, such as causing death of others on the road. Texting by car and truck drivers causes thousands of wrecks and needless deaths annually.

Labor Law 241(6): Fourth Department Finds In Favor Of Construction Worker
As a Western New York Labor Law attorney I continue to see construction workers injured due to the negligence and failure of owners and general contractors to provide the proper safety devices as required by law.