The deadline for New York to end its congestion pricing program is tomorrow, that after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration withdrew its support last month. New York State and the MTA launched court challenges to the plan, putting it into limbo, but that deadline still hangs out there. New York State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th … [Read more...] about Deadline for Congestion Pricing to End Comes Tomorrow, Status Unclear
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NY Governor Warns People to Get Vaccinated Against Measles as it Spreads Around the Country
With the measles once again spreading and threatening several states across the country, including New York, the governor is urging New Yorkers to get vaccinated. In a press conference yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul said so far there have been only four cases here in the state from this newest outbreak… Acting Commissioner of Health, James McDonald, said the current measles … [Read more...] about NY Governor Warns People to Get Vaccinated Against Measles as it Spreads Around the Country
Rockland’s NYS Senator to Host Mobile Office Hours in Haverstraw Today
New York State Senator Bill Weber of the 38th District is holding mobile office hours in Haverstraw today. Weber says the office will be at the Quisqueya Sports Club, located at 25 Broadway from 11-3 this afternoon… Next week the Senator’s mobile office will be at Spring Valley Village Hall. … [Read more...] about Rockland’s NYS Senator to Host Mobile Office Hours in Haverstraw Today
Orangetown Church to Benefit from Tonight’s Performance of “Billy Elliot” at Antrim Playhouse in Tappan
The Antrim Playhouse in Tappan is hosting a special benefit performance of Billy Elliot tonight to benefit the Tappan Reform Church. The playhouse had spent decades on Spook Rock Road in Suffern before closing during the early months of COVID in 2022, reopening in Tappan last year. Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny says the new playhouse has been a great addition to the … [Read more...] about Orangetown Church to Benefit from Tonight’s Performance of “Billy Elliot” at Antrim Playhouse in Tappan
NEWS BRIEFS: Congestion Pricing Deadline Extended; O&R Rate Increase; SSA Local Office Closures; RBA Protesters
Congestion pricing remains, for now. Published reports said the Trump administration has extended today’s deadline to stop the tolling system that launched January fifth. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on social media the DOT is giving New York a 30-day extension as discussions continue. Governor Kathy Hochul and the MTA have vowed to fight to keep the tolling system, … [Read more...] about NEWS BRIEFS: Congestion Pricing Deadline Extended; O&R Rate Increase; SSA Local Office Closures; RBA Protesters