Tag: common-sense-caucus

Common Sense Caucus backs NYC retirees in Medicare Advantage legal fight

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Apr. 17, 2025 By Colum Motherway The City Council’s bipartisan Common Sense Caucus has filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of municipal retirees fighting to maintain their traditional Medicare supplemental health insurance. The brief, submitted in a closely watched class action lawsuit, marks the third time…

Holden and Common Sense Caucus urge MTA to address legal challenges before tolls begin Jan. 5

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Jan. 2, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Queens Council Members Robert Holden, Joann Ariola and Vickie Paladino have called on the MTA to pause congestion pricing until a number of ongoing lawsuits are resolved. The Queens council members belong to the New York City Council’s Common Sense Caucus, which issued a joint statement on Monday…