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 - 21 hours ago

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.

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 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 - 1 hour ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 2 hours ago

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

The governor is renewing plans to start the tolling program, but at discounted rates. It is not clear whether the lower tolls could generate the $15 billion needed for mass transit repairs.

Top stories - The New York Times - 1 hour ago

Fears New York buildings’ deadly toll on migratory birds could be on the rise

Annual bird survey suggests ‘particularly bad’ autumn on key migration route through city’s brightly lit skyscrapers. As fall bird migration nears its end in New York City, a troubling trend may ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

US model ‘elated’ that sexual assault suit against agency boss revived in New York

Carré Otis speaks after court reverses decision and rules lawsuit accusing Gérald Marie of rape in Paris can proceed. The American model Carré Otis has said she is “elated” her sexual assault ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Vietnam Elects Luong Cuong as President, Reviving Power-Sharing Arrangement

The move restores a “four pillar” government structure that divides top-level duties to avoid the rise of a single strongman.

World - The New York Times - October 21

Plea deals revived for alleged 9/11 mastermind, 2 others, defense official says

A military judge has ruled that plea agreements struck by alleged Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants are valid, a government official said Wednesday.

Military judge revives plea deals for alleged 9/11 mastermind, 2 others

One of the alleged masterminds of the 9/11 terror attacks may be spared the death penalty. A military judge is allowing plea bargains that would allow Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-conspirators ...

How TiMi Studio revived Age of Empires Mobile for a new age of fans

Mobile gaming fans around the world are ready for battle as Age of Empires Mobile has launched worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Co-developed by TiMi Studio Group (Call of Duty: ...

Tech - VentureBeat - October 18

Germany's ailing hard-left party picks new leaders in hope of revival

World - Yahoo News - October 19

Louisville Basketball Hit Rock Bottom. A New Coach Is Leading a Revival.

After the worst two seasons in program history, the Cardinals brought in Pat Kelsey to do more than win games and hang banners.

Sports - The New York Times - 6 days ago

A Very New York Party for New York Nico

At Astor Place Hairstylists, an old-school barbershop, small-business owners feted a social media star who spotlights the city’s gritty character.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

11/9: CBS Weekend News

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New York menswear is back!

The city’s retail offering for men has been lacklustre, but a wave of product lovers are seeking to change that

World - Financial Times - October 18

Harris wins New York

Vice President Harris won New York, an expected blue state victory, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. The Empire State awards 28 electoral votes. The last time a Republican won New ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

What’s on in New York this winter

FT Globetrotter’s must-dos in NYC this season, from festive operas to Restaurant Week

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

New York’s hottest new restaurants

The tables to book now, from a haute fried-chicken joint to an ultra-cool art destination, classic French cuisine revived and more

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Hunter Biden revives lawsuit against Fox News over explicit images used in streaming series

Hunter Biden is reviving a lawsuit that accuses Fox News of illegally publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series

Entertainment - ABC News - October 15

Spanish state news agency EFE says the death toll from flash floods has reached 140

World - ABC News - October 31

Death toll from Israeli airstrikes on northeastern Lebanon on Friday rises from 8 to 24, the country's news agency says

World - ABC News - November 1

The Best Bagels in New York City

The age-old debate continues.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

In NYC, a New Generation of Fitness Buffs Inspires Outdoor Workouts

A new generation of fitness buffs is prioritizing mutual encouragement in the group workouts that have sprouted up in city playgrounds for years.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 23

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