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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres called Gov. Hochul's move to pause congestion pricing "a profound betrayal of the Bronx."
Some argue the city’s coverage is discriminatory against same-sex couples, including gay men.
Prosecutors said Lamor Whitehead, a self-described mentee of Mayor Eric Adams, claimed he could get favorable treatment from the mayor.
Prosecutors say he used his political and business influence to help strong-arm $1.1 billion in tax breaks for companies tied to his family.
A tax on millionaires or NYC businesses? There’s only so many ways to raise state revenue, experts say.
Davey said the MTA won’t be able to pay for projects intended to keep the subways from falling into disrepair.
The group Riders Alliance sent a letter to Hochul on Sunday, pointing to research that shows street congestion costs $20 billion worth of lost time annually, or about $1,200 for the average commuter in the five boroughs.
The early voting period lasts from June 15 to 23, with Primary Day on June 25. The state attorney general is promoting a voter hotline for anyone who encounters problems.
But the report, released on Friday and commissioned by Gov. Kathy Hochul, says the former governor's policies for nursing homes reflected “the best understanding of the scientific community at the time."
The governor said “people should not be able to hide behind a mask to commit crimes,” but later added that she wanted to make certain exemptions.