Business Digest: Question Not for Whom the Hormuz Tolls
The pursuit of peace might hinge on oil prices in the Persian Gulf. Happy Friday! Here’s a selection of noteworthy news from the past week that we think you should know about. This week, we were on the brink of escalating conflict that could have destroyed cultural heritage, but then, well, things took a turn […]
Shipping agency cautions that tolls in the Strait of Hormuz could create a ‘dangerous precedent’
Iran Ceasefire in Crisis: Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz The tenuous ceasefire in Iran is increasingly jeopardized by rising tensions in the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global shipping. President Trump has issued warnings suggesting potential military actions if a substantive agreement isn’t reached soon. Vice President Pence and various […]
Driver in New York City faces $14,000 charge and license suspension after paying E-ZPass tolls punctually.
A professional driver in New York City is facing over $14,000 in late E-ZPass fees from the MTA, resulting in a suspended license, despite his claims of having paid his tolls on time. Louis Corporan, who has been a licensed driver with the Taxi and Limousine Commission for many years, has been unable to work […]
Iran Is Thinking About Charging Tolls and Taxes for Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran Considers Toll Plan for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz Somayeh Rafiei, a member of Iran’s Parliament, shared with the Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA) on Thursday that some lawmakers are weighing a proposal to impose tolls on vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid Iran’s ongoing, aggressive actions against international shipping […]
Hochul discloses the amount she spent on NYC congestion pricing tolls last year.
Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Payments Revealed ALBANY – Governor Cathy Hochul’s office disclosed on Wednesday how much it has been contributing to New York City’s congestion pricing after inquiries from the Post regarding its agreement with the MTA. According to an announcement from her office, the state police collected about $1,019 in congestion fees for […]
LI commuters affected on multiple fronts as MTA increases fares and tolls
Commuters on Long Island faced significant delays on Sunday as new MTA fare increases went into effect. These hikes impacted everything from the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Nassau County buses, municipal subways, and EZ Pass tolls. Specifically, LIRR ticket prices increased between 4.5% and 8%, and regular Nassau Intercounty Express Bus fares now […]
GOP mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa in NYC vows to offer $500 refunds on congestion tolls and additional financial returns if he wins.
Republican Curtis Swawah’s Mayoral Proposal Curtis Swawah, the Republican nominee for NYC mayor, has proposed a plan to refund New Yorkers up to $500 for toll expenses incurred while driving to Manhattan’s busy areas if he’s elected. This “money in your pocket” strategy unveiled on Monday aims to exclude tips from city taxes and introduce […]
Giants rookie puzzled by NJ tolls
Jackson Dart Adjusts to NFL Life Jackson Dart, the rookie quarterback for the New York Giants, hails from Utah. After playing college football at both USC and Ole Miss, he decided to enter the NFL Draft. His origins—where he was born and where he played in college—haven’t really defined his path, as Dart was a […]
Hochul, MTA set to blow off Trump deadline to kill congestion tolls
As NYC mayorate Eric Adams administration has sparked her in lawsuit and supported her to keep the highly controversial scheme alive, Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to blow another federal deadline intended to halt $9 traffic casualties to enter parts of Manhattan. Both the city and the state Department of Transport on Friday joined the […]
Hochul blasted for spending early career fighting tolls: ‘Hypocritical’
Long before she became the champ in traffic price, Gov. Hochul spent a toll in upstate New York for 10 years. From Hamburg town perches to council time, Hochul claimed he had demolished the paid booths on the NYS Thruway, fighting to oppose paid hikes, placing “a heavy burden on the community and businesses.” In […]