SCHOHARIE LIMO CRASH
Family of Schoharie limo crash victim seeks to amend suit
Michael Ukaj's family alleges Mavis Discount Tire mechanics were aware of the limo's brake issues.
Michael Ukaj's family alleges Mavis Discount Tire mechanics were aware of the limo's brake issues.
The limo company operator was convicted of 20 counts of manslaughter last year in connection with the 2018 crash.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the proposed reforms Thursday morning.
Kevin Cushing says no one has taken responsibility or expressed remorse for the crash that killed 20 people on Oct. 6, 2018.
Some families wanted the company held accountable for its actions.
Rep. Elise Stefanik had pushed the FBI to brief family members of crash victims on connections to terrorism investigation.
The Prestige Limousine operator's trial is in connection with the 2018 Schoharie crash.
The trial for Nauman Hussain, who is accused of putting an unsafe limousine on the road, leading to 20 deaths in a Schoharie, starts next week.
Nauman Hussain's initial guilty plea was thrown out in August.
Rep. Elise Stefanik has requested briefings from the FBI on its relationship with the owner of a limo rental company.
