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(WNY News Now) Attorney General Letitia James of New York announced new steps aimed at combating Medicaid fraud by focusing on fraudulent practices in the medical transportation sector. 54 businesses throughout the state have received cease and desist letters from her office, warning them that continuing to engage in fraudulent billing schemes could result in harsh consequences, such as monetary compensation and possibly even jail time. NEW YORK Today, additional York Attorney General Letitia James announced additional actions to combat a significant source of Medicaid fraud: transportation businesses who defraud Medicaid and take advantage of disadvantaged patients by using fraudulent billing techniques. 54 transportation firms around the state received cease and desist orders from th...

(WNY News Now) As part of preventative steps in the face of severe weather projections, PennDOT has declared a restriction on all commercial trucks going in both directions along Interstate 86, which crosses the state line between New York and Pennsylvania. The limitation will be in place until further notice and covers the area between Mina, NY, and Greenfield Township, PA.Only commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) transporting loads with onboard chains are exempt from the prohibition. Given the region's vulnerability to severe weather, the limits are intended to reduce accidents and enhance traffic safety.Updates on 511NY.org, which offers real-time traffic alerts and advice for safe travel, are meant to keep drivers aware. Additionally, drivers are urged to use caution and to prepare detours...

(WNY News Now) The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has implemented limits on Interstate 90 due to dangerous weather conditions. This covers the whole area between the Pennsylvania State Line close to Springfield Township and the New York State Line near Ripley, NY.All commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) are prohibited from using this road, with the exception of laden CMVs with chains, as of right now. As the area prepares for severe weather, this step is meant to ensure road safety.Authorities advise drivers to use caution, but all lanes of I-90 are still open to non-commercial traffic. Until further notice, the prohibition will be in effect; updates will be posted on 511NY.org and NY Alert.Drivers who are passing through the region should make plans for detours and be r...