NYC Congestion Pricing Plan Gets Federal Approval With Jan. 5 Start Date

The Federal Highway Administration approved the program on Friday, though it could still be stopped by lawsuits. President-elect Donald Trump is also opposed to the plan.

Top stories - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Feds approve NYC congestion pricing

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden OKs $9 NYC traffic toll Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Federal officials approve New York congestion pricing plan

Federal officials have approved a plan that would allow New York City to implement a $9 toll on cars driving into Manhattan as part of an effort to reduce traffic congestion and improve air ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

Plan to Impose $9 Manhattan Congestion Pricing Gets Approval

Congestion pricing will be the first of its kind across the country.

Business - Inc. - 15 hours ago

What to Know About NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan

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

Top stories - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

Congestion Pricing Opponents Renew Attacks as NYC Plan Returns

Gov. Kathy Hochul is letting the tolling program move forward in January. Her critics have jumped on the chance to object to the reversal.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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 - November 15

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 - November 9

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.

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.

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 - November 13

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 - November 14

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 - November 9

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 - November 14

Will a $9 Congestion-Pricing Toll Still Be Able to Fix the Subway?

Slashing the original $15 toll raises questions about whether a smaller revenue stream could delay projects or lead to higher costs for New York’s public transit agency.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago

NYC mayor to stand trial in April 2025 on federal corruption charges

New York City Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21, 2025, a judge said Friday.

IV fluid maker says expiration date extensions approved

North Carolina hospitals reeling from Hurricane Helene may soon get some relief from a critical IV fluid shortage. The Food and Drug Administration approved changing the expiration date on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

53 percent approve of Trump plans: Pew survey

More than half of the country approves of President-elect Trump’s plans and policies for his upcoming second term in the White House, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Friday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - 20 hours ago

Controversial lithium mine gets Biden approval

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Lithium mining project approved despite concerns over wildflower The Biden administration this week gave final approval to a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Republicans ask for investigation into federal funding for Planned Parenthood

More than 100 Republican lawmakers are asking for an investigation in to the amount of federal funding that has been awarded to health centers that also provide abortion, including Planned ...

Politics - The Hill - 16 hours ago

California air regulators approve controversial standards that could affect gas prices

California regulators have approved plans to strengthen the state's carbon reduction standards — a move that opponents fear could drive up gasoline prices. The decision, which occurred following a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

UK approves 5 subsea cables to boost clean energy supply

Interconnectors will tackle intermittency and strengthen North Sea industry, says Ofgem

World - Financial Times - November 12

At First NYC Mayoral Forum, 5 Democratic Candidates Attack Eric Adams

The event, hosted at a church in the Bronx, served as the unofficial start of the city’s 2025 mayoral race.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

Removing Toronto bike lanes will make traffic worse, official document shows

In preparation for plan, Ontario has indemnified itself from liability if cyclists are killed on streets that once had bike lanes. Removing bike lanes from busy city streets will increase traffic ...

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Renault 5 EV Review: Specs, Price, Availability

It’s rare for WIRED to pronounce a new car an instant smash hit, but the all-electric Renault 5 ticks all the boxes.

Tech - Wired - October 26

Apple 24-inch iMac (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

The desktop computer has been upgraded with the latest M4 chip and USB-C accessories.

Tech - Wired - October 28

Mac Mini (2024): Specs, Release Date, Price, Features

This desktop computer has its first design change since 2010, with a smaller footprint, vents at the bottom, and ports on the front.

Tech - Wired - October 29

Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024): Specs, Features, Price, Release Date

The new 14- a16-inch laptops have some of the most powerful Apple silicon to date: the M4 Pro and M4 Max.

Tech - Wired - October 30

The price of love: how much does dating cost – and who pays the bill?

From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right. Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Steam Deck White OLED Edition Revealed; Price And On-Sale Date Announced

Valve has announced the next limited-edition Steam Deck, and it's going on sale very soon. The Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will be available to order in limited quantities on November ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 11

Asus ROG Phone 9: Specs, Features, Price, Release Date

This pricey gaming phone still has a headphone jack and arrives in the US this January.

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Amazon gets FAA approval for new delivery drone as it begins tests in Arizona

Amazon says it has received approval from the FAA to fly its newer, smaller delivery drones, including beyond the visual line of sight of pilots.

Business - CNBC - November 5

Bible-Based Lessons for Public Schools Get Final Approval in Texas

The state’s board of education narrowly voted to allow schools to start using the reading and language arts curriculum next fall if they choose.

Top stories - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

How Trump's plan to expand drilling, logging on federal land could be thwarted

President-elect Donald Trump has ambitious goals for utilizing U.S. federal lands for extraction of oil and other resources.

Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to force federal workers back into the office

Vivek Ramaswamy's effort to cut costs could target the nearly two-thirds of federal workers who are still approved to work from home 18 months after the pandemic ended.

Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago

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