New York bans insurance discrimination against low-income tenants
by Gothamist
Gothamist— The governor included a measure to ban insurance discrimination in her executive budget proposal. The new measures come nine months after a Gothamist investigation into source of income discrimination by property insurers. [ more › ]
Catholic News Service—New York appeals court rules insurer doesn’t have to pay out for Archdiocese of New York abuse claims. (OSV News) — A New York state appeals court has found that an insurer for the Archdiocese of New York is not required to cover costs for settling hundreds of sex abuse claims — a ruling the archdiocese has called “extremely disappointing” and “wrongly decided.” On April 23, five justices of the First Judicial Department […] The post New York appeals court rules insurer doesn’t have to pay out for Archdiocese of New York abuse claims first appeared on OSV News.
CNET—As ACP Runs Dry, New York Requires Low-Income Plans From Internet Providers. With federal broadband subsidies expiring, this court decision could have lasting implications for state mandates going forward.
The Independent—New York to require internet providers to charge low-income residents $15 for broadband. A federal appeals court has ruled that New York can move ahead with a law requiring internet service providers to offer heavily discounted rates to low-income residents