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NYPD cracks down on drivers obscuring license plates to cheat congestion pricing tolls
Four days into New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan, and police have already busted dozens of drivers trying to figure out ways to cheat the new toll.
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Congestion pricing clears key obstacle, as judge paves way for tolling plan to begin
The ruling means that barring another legal ruling from across the Hudson River, where the state of New Jersey has sued to block the new fee on environmental grounds, New York’s congestion pricing law is set to begin seconds past midnight on Jan. 5th.
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Congestion pricing could return soon, but at a lower price. Here's what it may cost
Gov. Kathy Hochul may resurrect the plan that she put on pause back in June, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be changes to the controversial toll
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Congestion pricing has been paused since June. The election results could change that
The MTA’s controversial congestion pricing plan for entering Manhattan was paused in June by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. But after the results of the presidential election, that could change.
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In tight race for NY-18 Pat Ryan projected to beat GOP challenger Esposito
In a spotlight race that could play a big role in determining the balance of power in the House of Representatives, Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan will top Republican challenger Alison Esposito, NBC News projects, in a campaign that polls showed came down to the wire.
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Central Park hits peak fall foliage early. Why is it so much sooner than normal?
Looking forward to seeing the leaves change and capture that perfect photo of Central Park in fall? Don’t wait much longer, or else it could be gone — because peak foliage came early this year.
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Congestion pricing could be back soon, as Hochul gets closer to lifting pause
With the MTA’s finances in dire straits, according to a new report, the controversial congestion pricing plan may be coming back into the picture sooner than expected — and Gov. Kathy Hochul appears near-ready to lift the pause she implemented.
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Another Eric Adams controversy: His Mets-Yankees combo hat baffles baseball fans
Mayor Eric Adams has been doing damage control of late as multiple criminal investigations swirl around City Hall — and on Monday, he may have sparked a new firestorm. Fortunately for him, this one is in no way has any legal ties. But it has confused or upset some of his sports-loving constituents
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Mayor Adams says new NYPD commissioner coming; Feds search school safety offices
Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he will soon appoint a new commissioner for the NYPD to replace interim Commissioner Tom Donlon.
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NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks to step down sooner than expected, leaving Oct. 16
Outgoing New York City School Chancellor David Banks will leave his position much sooner than expected, City Hall announced, leaving the Department of Education in mid-October rather than at the end of the year.
