Hochul pumping brakes on congestion pricing could ease pressure on Democrats in tough contests
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is debating delaying congestion pricing after recent uproar over it, fearing it could hurt Democrats in competitive House elections. The proposal, which will charge drivers entering parts of Manhattan starting June 30, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and is unpopular among a majority of New Yorkers. Hochul’s hesitation is […]
Truckers sue New York over congestion toll pricing: ‘Charged far higher rates than passenger vehicles’
The New York Trucking Association Litigation The New York City Transportation Authority filed a lawsuit against the agency on Thursday over its plan to impose congestion fees on Manhattan commuters. TANY argues that the Met’s pricing system “unfairly targets” truck drivers. “The lawsuit filed this morning in the Southern District of New York alleges that […]
NYC congestion pricing will take a toll on Chinatown businesses: critics
The nation’s first controversial $15 congestion charge for entering Manhattan’s business district south of 60th Street will hurt Chinatown’s tourist-dependent economy, critics said Thursday. argued. Chinatown activist Susan Lee, a plaintiff in a lawsuit against the MTA seeking a toll garnishment, said her downtown neighborhood is still recovering from the coronavirus outbreak amid protests against […]
Klobuchar Asks Regulators to Investigate MultiPlan Over Health Care Pricing – The New York Times
Recent revelations about the role of data analytics companies in determining health care costs have heightened concerns about the potential for price fixing in health care and led to calls for a federal investigation. in letter Sen. Amy Klobuchar told federal regulators this week whether algorithms used by MultiPlan helped large health insurance companies collude […]
Sanders locks onto next drug pricing target: Ozempic
Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Sanders announced this week that he is launching an investigation into Novo Nordisk’s product pricing. Ozempic and Wigoby. In a letter to Novo Nordisk’s CEO, Sanders said: “We are excited to develop these potentially game-changing drugs for the millions of Americans living with type 2 diabetes […]
Tiered video game pricing is a necessary evil
Ubisoft isn’t the most popular video game publisher these days. Popular search results for “Why Ubisoft —” tend to mean things like “very bad,” “not working,” or “hated.” Either way, the game maker best known for Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, Far Cry, and Watch Dogs has scored a big win with the Star Wars game […]
Judge to rule in congestion pricing suit before tolls set to take effect
A federal judge in New Jersey on Thursday ruled in a ruling that could set a precedent in a legal battle to block New York City’s congestion pricing, starting in mid-June when the controversial $15 toll goes into effect. He also said that it would be handed down earlier. Judge Leo Gordon will seek to […]
City Island locals clamor for ferry as congestion pricing nears
City Island residents are hoping the Big Apple’s controversial $15 congestion toll will enable new transportation options in the Bronx enclave. With the introduction of fees scheduled for June, a growing group of islanders living in the charming seaside community known for its seafood are finding cheaper and faster ways to get to other parts […]
NJ, feds to duke it out in court over $15 congestion pricing toll
The hotly contested issue of whether to move forward with New York’s $15 congestion charge is being fought in federal court this week as New Jersey seeks to block the bill. Lawyers for the Garden State argued Wednesday and Thursday in a Newark courtroom over whether enough research was done to assess the impact of […]
How to get Masters 2024 tickets: Last-minute pricing, rounds
Vivid Seats is an official ticketing partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership when you share or purchase this content. The competition for the green jacket has begun. From April 8th to 14th, the world’s best linksmen and women will compete on the world-famous greens at Augusta National Golf […]