Hochul Brings Back NYC Congestion Pricing Plan at $9 Rate Instead of $15

The governor is renewing plans to start the tolling program, but at discounted rates. Ms. Hochul said it will generate $15 billion for mass transit.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 hours ago

What to Know About NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan

Gov. Kathy Hochul is fast-tracking new tolls to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Drivers could be charged beginning in January.

Top stories - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

New York City to start congestion pricing in January at $9, Gov. Kathy Hochul announces

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that congestion pricing will come to New York City in January, charging most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone below 60th Street.

Will NYC Revive Congestion Pricing After Trump’s Victory?

Gov. Kathy Hochul, facing pressure from supporters of the contentious tolling plan, is said to be exploring options for adopting it in some form.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

New York to implement congestion pricing at lower rate

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will revive plans for the nation’s first traffic congestion pricing plan in New York City at a reduced rate after delaying the controversial plan earlier this year. ...

Politics - The Hill - 12 hours ago

New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 Toll

Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

New York City revives congestion pricing plan to end gridlock

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul OK'd a first-in-the-nation congestion pricing plan that would charge $9 to most vehicles entering Manhattan during peak hours.

Congestion pricing plan opposed by Trump returns with new reduced tolls

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reviving New York City’s congestion pricing with a new plan that lowers the cost to vehicles traveling through Manhattan below 60th Street.

Congestion Pricing Will Help New York Democrats Show They Can Govern

But time is running out to do it before Trump becomes president.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

New York Joins a Global City Club, With a Deal on Congestion Pricing

The city will be the first in the U.S. to adopt a fee on driving in certain areas, with the aim of reducing traffic and pollution. For some other cities, that has long been the norm.

World - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Harold Perrineau's 'secret plan' to bring back 'The Best Man' one last time

25 years after the original film's premiere, the actor reflects on his career and 'The Best Man' franchise — and reveals the cast's strategy for keeping it alive.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 22

15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging

Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

New Jersey and Brooklyn Fires Bring Smoky Smell to NYC

New Yorkers encountered an unsettling smell on Saturday, a day after fires broke out in Prospect Park and across the Hudson River.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Starbucks Is Bringing Back the Condiment Bar

Coffee chain’s CEO calls for decisive steps including a pledge not to raise U.S. prices over the next year.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

Here's how interest rates impact gold prices

When interest rates drop, gold prices often rise — but there are also other factors at play.

Don’t bring back traditional private-sector pensions

They’re not good for workers and distract from the key issue: continuous coverage

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

How to Bring People Back to New York City

The essential ingredient of urban living — the quality of life — has tanked in the city.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

The Pirelli calendar’s bringing sexy back – but is it actually sexy?

In this week’s newsletter: Stars such as John Boyega have stripped off for racy shots, but insiders wonder how it lands in the post #MeToo era. • Don’t get Fashion Statement delivered to your ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Why mortgage rates are back up to nearly 7%

The average 30-year mortgage rate has surged over the course of October, returning to highs last seen in the summer.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Back-to-back rate cuts no indication of future ECB policy, governor says

Slovenian central bank chief Boštjan Vasle argues central bank needs flexibility to respond to signs of persistent inflation

World - Financial Times - October 20

Opera Philadelphia brings opera to first-time viewers by lowering ticket prices

Opera Philadelphia is lowering ticket prices to make opera more relevant and accessible. The move is drawing in some first-time audiences and boosting revenue. Scott MacFarlane goes backstage to ...

Boeing Has a $15 Billion Plan to Weather Company Turbulence

The planemaker wants to sell shares and a convertible bond to shore up its shaky finances.

Business - Inc. - October 17

Will gold's price fall after this week's Fed rate cut?

The Fed rate cut could have a big impact on gold prices this week, but that impact may not be what you'd expect.

Black Ops 6 Brings Back Last Stand, But Not How You'd Expect

The Last Stand perk hasn't been seen in a Call of Duty game since 2017's Call of Duty: WWII, but it's coming back--in a way at least--for Black Ops 6 .. Activision has announced all the field ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 18

JP Morgan Chase Brings Back Climate Scientist Adviser

Sarah Kapnick, former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), rejoins the bank to provide counsel on climate issues.

Business - Inc. - October 22