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New Conflict-of-Interest Law Inflicting Confusion
Written by Paula Chin on January 22, 2018
Law seeks to shine light on boards but leaves numerous gray areas.
Strip Clubs Still Part of Title Insurers' Fees
January 18, 2018
State Senate bill allows insurers to keep charging entertainment as "fees."
There’s a New Conflict-of-Interest Law
Written by Paula Chin on January 09, 2018
State seeks to shine light on contracts awarded by co-op and condo boards.
State Investigating Three Title Insurance Firms
December 27, 2017
Crackdown continues on inflated fees for real estate closings.
State Cracks Down on Phony Fees for Title Insurance
Written by Ron Egatz on October 26, 2017
New regulations seek to end long-standing system of payola.
New State Law Seeks to End Conflicts of Interest
Written by Marianne Schaefer on October 05, 2017
Annual reports on contracts will be required beginning in 2018.
A Cool New Solar Tool
September 15, 2017
New database lets you explore solar energy projects statewide.
Does New York City Need More Gas Pipelines?
July 26, 2017
Industry study says steps must be taken to offset closing of Indian Point nuke.
New York Green Bank Could Go Nationwide
Written by Bill Morris on July 19, 2017
Bills before Congress would devote $10 billion to clean-energy projects.
New York Bucks National Trend to Curb Net Metering
Written by Bill Morris on July 12, 2017
Utilities are successfully lobbying other state legislatures to dim solar energy.
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