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NY Governor Hochul: MTA CityTicket Expansion Saves Riders Over $100 Million

On September 8, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New Yorkers have saved more than $100 million through the MTA’s expanded CityTicket program, which now covers all off-peak and peak train rides on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North. Since March 2022, over 37.2 million discounted tickets have been sold, giving residents in the…

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New York to Audit Utility Executive Pay Amid Rising Consumer Costs

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has directed a first-of-its-kind statewide audit of executive compensation at major utility companies, with the Public Service Commission approving the plan. The review aims to ensure that salaries align with consumer interests, focusing on affordability, reliability, and service quality. The move follows Hochul’s push to reject Con Edison’s proposed rate…

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