Con Ed rate hike hearings are this week. Queens' borough president says NYC can't afford it.Queens leaders urge Con Edison to halt proposed rate hikes due to affordability concerns for residents.
Republicans strip Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official of leadership roleRepublicans removed Davante Lewis, Louisiana's only LGBTQ+ elected official, from his post after he criticized Governor Landry's comments about a trans official.
Charter Must Provide Inexpensive Broadband to New Yorkers, According to SettlementNew York State's settlement with Charter Communications mandates discounted broadband services for low-income families, improving internet access statewide.
Kathy Hochul orders audit of Con Ed salaries as utility pitches double-digit rate increases -costing New Yorkers thousandsGovernor Hochul orders audit of utility executive pay amidst proposed rate increases by Con Edison to ensure accountability for customers.
Charter Must Provide Inexpensive Broadband to New Yorkers, According to SettlementNew York State's settlement with Charter Communications mandates discounted broadband services for low-income families, improving internet access statewide.
Kathy Hochul orders audit of Con Ed salaries as utility pitches double-digit rate increases -costing New Yorkers thousandsGovernor Hochul orders audit of utility executive pay amidst proposed rate increases by Con Edison to ensure accountability for customers.
Journalist faces Crime Branch action for exposing data breach, Kerala's press fights backSupport for journalist Aniru Ashokan arises after Kerala Police seize his phone, raising concerns over press freedom and source protection.
NY natural gas prices expected to surge 11% this winter, while electricity prices could fallNatural gas prices are expected to rise 11% this winter, while electricity prices may decline by 2%, per state estimates.
REACH Program will provide electric bill credits for low-income households and neighborhoodsNew York's REACH program will provide electric bill credits to help low-income households in disadvantaged communities.
Solar Development in Mississippi Faces Resistance From State RegulatorsThe Mississippi Public Service Commission's Solar Summit highlighted the lack of representation for clean energy voices amidst discussions predominantly led by fossil fuel interests.
REACH Program will provide electric bill credits for low-income households and neighborhoodsNew York's REACH program will provide electric bill credits to help low-income households in disadvantaged communities.
Solar Development in Mississippi Faces Resistance From State RegulatorsThe Mississippi Public Service Commission's Solar Summit highlighted the lack of representation for clean energy voices amidst discussions predominantly led by fossil fuel interests.
Is There A New NYC Area Code In The Works?New NYC area codes may emerge due to existing codes nearing capacity by 2026.Public hearings are scheduled for feedback on the proposal for additional area codes.
Settlement Will Offer Discounted Broadband to Low-income New YorkersCharter Communications must provide discounted broadband to low-income customers, enhancing internet access in New York.
State approves substantial National Grid rate hikes for millions of NYC customersThe NYS Public Service Commission approved gas rate hikes for National Grid customers, implementing gradual increases while reducing the initial proposal by 37%.