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
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Long-Awaited Starbucks to Open in Clarkstown Monday
It’s been a long time coming, but the new Starbucks in Clarkstown is finally ready to open, and it’s got a drive-through, that’s a first for the county. Clarkstown supervisor George Hoehmann says the coffee shop at the corner of Route 304 and West Nyack Road in Nanuet will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday… The new Starbucks also has indoor seating and an outdoor … [Read more...] about Long-Awaited Starbucks to Open in Clarkstown Monday

