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Amy Sohn

Sohn, once named by Curbed the “number three reason to love New York,” has been a columist at the New York Post and New York magazine, and has contributed to many other publications including the New York Times, Slate, and The Nation. A graduate of Brown University and Baruch College, she is the author of 13 books including “The Man Who Hated Women” (non-fiction) and “Prospect Park West” and “Motherland,” both novels. She lives in Brooklyn and Albany.

Senate Votes to Require Delivery Apps to Provide Insurance for Workers

Speed limits are fine, but what will really help crash victims is insurance.

June 13, 2025

State Senate Guts ‘Super Speeder Bill’ To Protect Reckless Drivers

Under cloak of darkness, the state Senate helped more than 130,000 reckless drivers avoid accountability.

June 11, 2025

Advocates Slam Albany Pols After ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Bill is Set Aside

“It is outrageous that the state Assembly is hiding behind lame excuses once again,” said one activist.

June 10, 2025

In His Own Words: Albany Dysfunction Through The Eyes of One Road Violence Victim

Darnell Sealy-McCrorey, whose daughter was killed by an SUV driver, is learning how bad it hurts to be betrayed by Albany pols.

June 9, 2025

BREAKING: Key ‘Super Speeders’ Bill Won’t Pass This Session, Says Assembly Transportation Chair

A bill that would require recidivist speeders to install a simple device to block the car from being driven recklessly is a bridge too far for our upstate pols.

June 8, 2025

Transportation Committee Review: Cars Cars Cars and More Cars

Transportation leaders in the Assembly and Senate are all about car culture. An analysis.

June 6, 2025

Albany Pols Seize the Helm(et)

Helmet laws remain controversial — they're the "common-sense" approach pushed by lawmakers who ignore that studies show they don't improve safety.

May 30, 2025

‘RIDERS’ on the Storm: Assembly Kills E-Bike Registration Bid

E-bike advocates dodged a bullet in the state legislature — but a fusillade is expected anyway. Plus Amy's Albany Addenda!

May 29, 2025

Billionaire Mets Owner Gets His Casino Land — Will Flushing Get Its ‘Skypark’?

The state Senate is OK with the Citi Field parking lot becoming a casino, but Mets owner Steve Cohen is now on the hook to build a park to replace it.

May 28, 2025

Live from New York (State), It’s Wednesday Night!

Hallelujah, congestion pricing now getting big laughs in Albany.

May 23, 2025