Last week, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins—best known for her work on Archenemy, Darlin’, and Blindfire—was killed on the movie set of Rust, after a prop firearm was discharged during filming. The firearm—which was discharged by actor Alec Baldwin, known for his roles...
Recently, PIA Northeast Government & Industry Affairs and Industry Resource Center staff—plus one mystery writer—were asked to make a case for their favorite Halloween candy, or in some cases, whatever candy was left after trick-or-treating was over. The choices...
From time to time, independent insurance agents will have to negotiate with their clients about their insurance policies—maybe a new homeowner will ask the agent to match a competitor’s lower monthly premium because he or she feels more comfortable signing with the...
Do you have clients who are asking you questions about the benefits and policy differences of long-term care insurance? Are you looking for a handy resource that can help you explain the different plans that are available to them? Look no further. The purpose of...
Earlier this week, Shannen Doherty—known for her roles in “Charmed,” “Beverly Hills 90210,” and “The Secret of NIMH”—won her court case against State Farm after the insurance company refused to adequately cover damages sustained to her home in California, after a...
Over the last several years, we’ve seen various new technologies in our vehicles that attempt to make driving safer. Some cars let drivers know when there is another vehicle in the car’s blind spot; some cars will automatically slow down or stop altogether to stop the...
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed chapter amendments for the New York Health and Essential Rights Act—also known as the NY HERO Act—last month, which ease the regulatory burden for many businesses. What is the NY HERO Act? The NY HERO Act is intended to prevent current and...
Let’s talk about Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. Beyoncé. Queen Bey. Sasha Fierce. I don’t want to talk about her excellent 2016 album Lemonade. Nor do I want to talk about Homecoming, her Netflix special, which I can only assume (because Netflix does not release...
This past legislative session, New York legislators aimed to change underwriting decisions by restricting insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew policies solely based on the breed of the dog. The legislation, A.4075/S.4254, also would prohibit insurers...
When Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act—also known as the NY HERO Act—in May, he promised that there would be chapter amendments to ease the regulatory burden for many businesses. Earlier this week, Cuomo signed those chapter...