Latest New York Headlines
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Cuomo Says Terror Threat Spurs Higher Security Presence in N.Y. Region
Sep 24 2014 // New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said the metropolitan area remains under threat of terrorist attack, and that commuters will see an increased security presence in the city and at transit points as a result. Cuomo and New...
New York Requires State Agencies to Consider Extreme Weather
Sep 24 2014 // New York state agencies are required to consider the future likelihood of extreme weather in their decisions on public works projects, industrial and commercial permits and regulations, according to a new law signed...
Feds: $3.6B for Post-Sandy Transportation Projects
Sep 23 2014 // Federal officials have announced $3.6 billion to make public transportation more storm resistant in New York, New Jersey and other parts of the country damaged by Superstorm Sandy. U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony...
In NYC, Pedestrian-Cyclist Crash Deaths as Rare as Lawsuits
Sep 23 2014 // Jill Tarlov’s death from a collision with a cyclist in Central Park last week was a New York City rarity, as are lawsuits after bikers ram pedestrians. From 1996 to 2005, 11 pedestrians across New York City died...
New York’s Lawsky Says Punishing Individuals Is Essential to Deterrence
Sep 23 2014 // Punishing executives for misconduct at banks is essential to deter wrongdoing on Wall Street, New York’s banking regulator said. “Just damning the entire firm is often times counterproductive,” Benjamin...
Opening Statement by IPCC Chairman Pachauri at New York Climate Summit
Sep 23 2014 // Rajendra K. Pachauri, Chairman of the IPCC, made the following statement to the delegates at the opening ceremony of the UN Climate Summit in New York today: Good morning. I salute His Excellency the Secretary-General for...
NYC Council Announces Climate-Change Legislation
Sep 22 2014 // New York’s City Council proposed a package of bills last Friday, Sept. 19, to slash greenhouse gas emissions, shrink the carbon footprint of city operations and reduce the number of cars on the road. The legislation,...
Willis North America Beefs Up Cyber Risk Practice with 6 Appointments
Sep 22 2014 // Willis North America has reinforced its cyber risk management and insurance services with several appointments to its FINEX Cyber/E&O Practice. The following individuals will focus on Willis’ national and...
Companies to Pledge Action on Climate Change at UN Summit
Sep 22 2014 // While U.S. President Barack Obama and more than 100 other world leaders will meet in a summit devoted to climate change, the most tangible action on global warming this week may come from companies. Mars Inc. and others...
People – East
Sep 22 2014 // Penn National Insurance in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, said Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Christine Sears has been elected president and CEO-elect by the company’s board of directors. She...
Global Excess Partners Hires Carmody From AIG in New York
Sep 17 2014 // Global Excess Partners, a managing general agent, has hired Liz Carmody as senior vice president. She is based in New York City. Carmody will assist in managing the firm’s large property and mid-market accounts. In...
Arthur J. Gallagher Acquires Hagedorn & Co. in New York
Sep 17 2014 // Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. announced that it has acquired Hagedorn & Company located in New York, New York. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1869, Hagedorn is a retail insurance broker...
Endangered Birds Halt Dune Project in Long Island, N.Y.
Sep 17 2014 // A federal judge has temporarily halted a dune replenishment project on New York’s Fire Island over concerns it could harm an endangered bird population. Newsday reports Judge Sandra Feuerstein’s ruling on Sept....
FNA Insurance Services Appoints Quirk as AVP in New York
Sep 17 2014 // FNA Insurance Services in New Hyde Park, New York, has hired Stephen J. Quirk as assistant vice president of executive benefits, responsible for overseeing the growth of individual life, disability and long term care...
Integro Hires 2 Executives From Wells Fargo in New York
Sep 12 2014 // Insurance brokerage and risk management firm Integro Insurance Brokers announced the bolstering of its middle market presence with the addition of two experienced brokers: Anne Webb, a managing principal, and Keren von...
FEMA Wants at Least $5.8M in Superstorm Sandy Aid Repaid
Sep 12 2014 // After Superstorm Sandy hit the East Coast nearly two years ago, the federal government quickly sent out $1.4 billion in emergency disaster aid to the hurricane’s victims. Now, thousands of people might have to pay...
Major League Baseball Balks at Foul Ball Safety Measures
Sep 12 2014 // From his perch in the Atlanta Braves infield on May 20, third baseman Chris Johnson heard what sounded to him like the crack of two bats in quick succession. The first was a line drive off the bat of Milwaukee Brewers...
Wright Specialty Promotes Beer to President, Profit Center Leader in N.Y.
Sep 10 2014 // Wright Specialty Insurance in Uniondale, New York, has promoted Kevin C. Beer to president and profit center leader from senior vice president of underwriting. Wright Specialty is a managing general underwriter and program...
NYPD: Terror Threat More Complex Than Ever
Sep 10 2014 // Air strikes in Iraq, ongoing unrest in Syria and the beheadings of two American journalists are casting a long shadow over the 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. While there is no specific threat against New York...
New York Grapples With Foreclosed, Abandoned Homes
Sep 9 2014 // New York has an estimated 15,000 homes that have been abandoned by owners after receiving foreclosure notices. With no one taking care of the properties they often fall into disrepair, hurting surrounding neighborhoods and...
