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New York City postpones controversial, first-in-the-US congestion pricing plan
Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, abruptly “postponed indefinitely” New York City’s controversial, first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan on Wednesday, with sources citing concerns about the cost of living and economic recovery as well as implications for vulnerable Democrats in competitive US House races later this year. Under the politically unpopular plan, which would have […]
Hochul considering congestion pricing delay amid concerns from Democratic leaders
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering delaying the state’s pending congestion pricing plan, out of concern that its June 30 implementation would hurt Democrats in competitive House races this year, three people familiar with her thinking told POLITICO. The Democratic governor and her aides have recently begun signaling their worries about the controversial […]
MTA’s congestion pricing plan arrives in June. 5 burning questions about discounts, costs
Motorists who venture onto Manhattan streets at 60th and below get hit with a new toll come June 30. That’s the day the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new congestion pricing plan goes into effect, assuming legal challenges don’t interfere. The MTA and Gov. Kathy Hochul have touted congestion pricing as a way to reduce traffic on […]
Hudson Valley commuters left out of rail discounts as congestion pricing kicks in June 30
As New Yorkers ramp up for the June 30 launch of congestion pricing tolls in Midtown, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority this week aimed to ease commuter rail fares with a 10% discount. But those breaks won’t help Hudson Valley commuters or others who catch a train outside the boundaries of New York City. That’s because […]
Altria tops first quarter sales on higher pricing, robust demand for smokeless alternatives
(Reuters) – Altria Group topped quarterly sales expectations on Thursday, driven by higher pricing and rising demand for alternatives to conventional tobacco products. Like other tobacco giants, Altria has been revamping its portfolio of products to keep up with consumers switching from traditional tobacco products to vapes or other alternatives and as inflation-hit smokers switched […]
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New York City congestion pricing, first in the nation, is approved at $15 and up for vehicles
A majority of the MTA board voted Wednesday in favor of New York City congestion pricing, green-lighting the controversial plan that will charge cars $15 to enter Manhattan below 61st Street and hit trucks with even higher tolls starting in just a few months. Only one of the 12 board members opposed the proposal. The […]
Super Micro’s shares drop after pricing stock offering at discount
(Reuters) – Super Micro Computer’s shares fell 5% on Wednesday after the AI server maker announced the pricing of its public stock offering, selling the shares at a discount to their most recent closing price. The slide marks the fifth consecutive session of decline for the stock, erasing about 28% from the company’s market capitalization […]
Biden to launch task force to crack down on ‘unfair and illegal pricing’ amid rising inflation
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will launch a new task force to take on “unfair and illegal” corporate pricing, which Biden sees as a major reason why consumers are not yet feeling the impact of cooling inflation rates and a strong economy. The task force will be jointly led by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, two agencies at the […]
Biden to launch task force to crack down on ‘unfair and illegal pricing’ amid rising inflation
President Joe Biden on Tuesday will launch a new task force to take on “unfair and illegal” corporate pricing, which Biden sees as a major reason why consumers are not yet feeling the impact of cooling inflation rates and a strong economy. The task force will be jointly led by the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice, two agencies at the […]
Final public hearing on congestion pricing set for Monday
NEW YORK (PIX11) — New Yorkers have one final opportunity to sound off on congestion pricing at the MTA’s third and final day of public hearings on Monday. The current proposal will charge $15 for most cars, with a $5 credit for drivers using the tunnels. The money will help fund mass transit investments. Residents […]