Daily Archives: Jun 22, 2026
$100M plan to protect travelers from Taxi scammers
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have announced a $100 million initiative aimed at combating illegal taxi operators who overcharge travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport, LaGuardia Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The program, named “Operation Legal Ride,” will deploy 50 Port Authority police officers...
First-ever Ethereum conference kicks off in New York City
ETHConf 2026, a three-day conference dedicated to Ethereum, blockchain technology, digital assets, and decentralized finance, officially began at the Javits Center in New York City here today.
The inaugural event has brought together founders, developers, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders from across the blockchain ecosystem, providing a platform to explore...
Reform to lower auto insurance premiums for drivers, hopes Gov. Hochul
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a comprehensive package of auto insurance reforms designed to reduce insurance costs for motorists across the state.
The legislation targets fraudulent claims, closes longstanding legal loopholes, and seeks to curb excessive insurance payouts that officials say have contributed to some of the highest...