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NY's Car Insurance Affordability Crisis
New Yorkers are facing a car insurance affordability crisis. Premiums are among the highest in the nation, and costs continue to soar— hitting low- and middle-income drivers the hardest. Join policymakers, consumer advocates, industry experts, and community leaders for an urgent discussion on how the state can fix New York’s broken car insurance system.
This event will explore the root causes of skyrocketing premiums, the disproportionate impact on working families, and the concrete steps Albany can take to address this growing crisis. Speakers will share data, personal stories, and legislative solutions to make car insurance fair, transparent, and affordable – ensuring every New York driver has access to the coverage they need without being priced off the road.
Attend the Event
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place
New York, NY
Dress Code:
Business Casual
Parking Information
Discounted parking is available at GGMC Parking (8 2nd PL) parking garage. Present your parking ticket at the welcome desk for discount validation.
Additional Information:
For more information, contact Lissa Blake at lblake@cityandstateny.com
Agenda
Times are subject to change.



Ralph Ortega (Moderator)
Editor in ChiefCity & State New York

Carmen De La Rosa
ChairCommittee on Civil Service and Labor

Brianna January
Director of State & Local Government Relations, Northeast USChamber of Progress

Michel Léonard
Chief Economist and Data ScientistInsurance Information Institute

Senator James Skoufis
ChairmanCommittee on Investigations and Government Operations

Assemblymember David Weprin
Chair, Insurance CommitteeNew York State Assembly