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NYC households confront steep electricity costs as heat wave bites city, poll finds
us-news7 days ago

NYC households confront steep electricity costs as heat wave bites city, poll finds

New York City residents report rising electricity bills during a historic heat wave: 47% can run air conditioning comfortably, 44% have AC but limit use to keep costs down, and 9% have no AC or won’t say. The issue is tied to state levies on utilities, with Gov. Hochul proposing up to $200 energy rebates for more than 8 million New Yorkers as part of the budget. The poll of 614 voters conducted June 12–17 has a margin of error of ±3.96 percentage points, highlighting a cost-and-health tradeoff in this election year.

via New York Post|
#air-conditioning#electricity#heat-wave
Hochul Offers 500 Free World Cup Tickets to NY Families and Frontline Heroes
sports1 month ago

Hochul Offers 500 Free World Cup Tickets to NY Families and Frontline Heroes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 500 free World Cup tickets for New Yorkers, allocated to working families with kids, first responders, veterans and military families, distributed through the YMCA chapters across NYC, Long Island, Westchester and Rockland, in partnership with Tunnel to Towers and with Uber support; each ticket includes a free round-trip shuttle to the NY/NJ Stadium.

via ABC7 Eyewitness News|
#free-tickets#hochul#sports
New York expands protections for immigrant residents amid federal pushback
politics1 month ago

New York expands protections for immigrant residents amid federal pushback

New York Gov. Hochul signed a sweeping package protecting immigrant residents, including barring local police from enforcing civil immigration laws, prohibiting ICE from entering sensitive locations, and allowing lawsuits against ICE for constitutional violations, as she faces pushback from the Trump administration and ongoing protests around detention facilities.

via Gothamist|
#hochul#ice#immigration
New York Budget Allocates $1B for Utility Bill Relief
politics1 month ago

New York Budget Allocates $1B for Utility Bill Relief

New York's state budget dedicates $1 billion to offset rising utility rates. Once Gov. Hochul signs the budget, eligible residents will receive relief checks this fall: joint filers under $150,000 get $200; joint filers $150,000–$300,000 get $150; and single filers under $150,000 get $100. Checks will be issued between September and December and are based on 2024 tax returns.

via WHEC.com|
#budget#hochul#new-york
New York to auto-distribute up to $200 utility-relief checks
politics1 month ago

New York to auto-distribute up to $200 utility-relief checks

New York will automatically mail more than 8 million residents utility-relief rebates of up to $200 as part of the state budget. Eligibility hinges on 2024 residency and income and filing status: if you’re married or a surviving spouse, you get $200 if income is at or below $150k, or $150 if income is between $150k and $300k; single or head of household filers get $100 if income is at or below $150k. No application is required; payments go out this autumn.

via Gothamist|
#hochul#new-york#politics
New York scales back landmark climate law, pivots to nonbinding 2040 target
politics1 month ago

New York scales back landmark climate law, pivots to nonbinding 2040 target

New York lawmakers are moving to roll back the 2019 climate law, replacing its 40% emissions-cut mandate by 2030 with a nonbinding 60% cut by 2040 and other accounting changes designed to lower costs. The package also extends the climate-tracking horizon to 100 years, de-emphasizes methane, and excludes imported fossil-fuel emissions from state accounting. The remaining 85% reduction by 2050 stays in place. Gov. Hochul argues the changes curb costs for residents, while environmentalists and some Democrats criticize the move. Once signed, agencies must draft implementing regulations by 2028 toward the new targets, with cap-and-invest among the options considered.

via Gothamist|
#budget#climate-law#emissions
transportation1 month ago

LIRR Strike Ends with Tentative Deal, Service to Resume

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike ended with a tentative contract between the MTA and five unions, brokered by federal mediators from the National Mediation Board. Partial service is to restart by noon Tuesday and full service by Tuesday’s evening rush, as the system restores for about 300,000 daily riders. The deal Retroactively provides wage increases of 3%, 3%, and 3.5% over the contract years, with a fourth-year pay issue still under discussion. Unions must ratify the agreement, and Gov. Kathy Hochul framed the settlement as protecting riders and taxpayers while avoiding fare or tax increases.

via Politico|
#hochul#labor-strike#lirr
Third Day of LIRR Strike Keeps NYC Commuters in Limbo as Talks Resume
us-news1 month ago

Third Day of LIRR Strike Keeps NYC Commuters in Limbo as Talks Resume

After a 3,500-worker strike shut down the Long Island Rail Road, negotiators for the MTA and five unions returned to bargaining Monday. Gov. Hochul urged remote work and praised a smoother-than-expected morning commute thanks to emergency transit plans, but there was no immediate progress on wage increases. The MTA and unions remain at an impasse, with contingency measures—such as free shuttles and extra subway service—and congestion-pricing debates in play as talks continue.

via NBC News|
#commuters#hochul#labor-strike
LIRR strike grips NYC as commute chaos deepens on third day
world1 month ago

LIRR strike grips NYC as commute chaos deepens on third day

A three-day Long Island Rail Road strike by about 3,500 workers has halted most trains into Manhattan and Queens, affecting roughly 250,000–275,000 weekday riders. Penn Station is unusually quiet as the MTA offers limited shuttle service and commuters seek alternatives; negotiations between the MTA and unions have resumed, with officials urging remote work where possible and contingency plans in place to manage the disruption.

via BBC|
#hochul#lirr#mta
Mediation Board Steps In as LIRR Strike Persists; Hochul Urges Talks to Resume
local1 month ago

Mediation Board Steps In as LIRR Strike Persists; Hochul Urges Talks to Resume

The National Mediation Board has summoned the LIRR unions and the MTA to resume bargaining as the Long Island Rail Road strike continues, disrupting service for about 300,000 daily riders. About 3,500 workers walked off, half the LIRR workforce, prompting Gov. Hochul to urge a return to talks and warn that a brief strike could erase potential raises. The MTA claims offers include pay raises but stresses financial stability; starting Monday it will run limited free shuttle buses from six Long Island stations to two Queens hubs and promote remote work where possible as it plans additional subway support. Union leaders fault the bargaining process, while federal mediation efforts aim to move negotiations forward.

via ABC7 New York|
#hochul#lirr#local
Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes
politics1 month ago

Hochul urges unions to resume talks as LIRR shutdown cripples commutes

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pleaded for LIRR unions to restart bargaining as the system’s first strike since 1994 halted service and threatened weekday commutes; negotiations stalled over pay and healthcare premiums, with the MTA planning limited shuttle service and Hochul urging remote work where possible while talks continue. Trump criticized the situation, arguing blame lies elsewhere.

via PBS|
#hochul#lirr#mta
politics2 months ago

New York to enact sanctuary-style protections to rein in ICE

Democratic leaders in New York, led by Gov. Kathy Hochul, have reached a deal to enact sanctuary-style protections designed to limit federal ICE deportations on state soil, block civil removals in key areas (schools, polling places, libraries and houses of worship), and empower residents to sue federal officials for constitutional rights violations. The package positions New York as a counterweight to Trump’s immigration agenda ahead of Hochul’s re-election bid, while Republicans warn the measures could jeopardize public safety and draw federal pushback.

via Politico|
#hochul#ice#immigration