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NYPD urges Staten Island residents to beware Con Ed text scam

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The NYPD is drawing attention to the latest text scam targeting Staten Island residents. The warning was recently issued in a post by the NYPD’s 123rd Precinct on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Scam Alert!! Don’t fall for this! If you …

Hochul approves pipeline expansion to boost capacity as Con Ed threatens rate hike

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) approved the expansion of the Iroquois natural gas pipeline despite it being "inconsistent" with the state’s greenhouse gas emission limits. The move came as Con Edison proposed a 13% hike in gas rates for New York …

Hochul approves more natural gas pumping to meet cold-weather demand despite NY's green push – and Con Ed's proposed ...

So much for that green new spiel. Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration — facing the heat over Con Edison’s proposed double-digit gas and electric hikes — is stepping up gas production that flies in the face of New York’s controversial green energy law. The …

Harckham Opposes Con Ed Rate Hikes in Letter to PSC

New York State Senator Pete Harckham notified the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) today that he is opposed to the proposed double-digit rate hike that Con Ed has requested for customers in Westchester County and New York City, effective …

Millions of Americans to see higher energy bills after huge rate hike – and customers already spot $727 statement

A MAJOR energy company has set its eyes on a double-digit rate increase that would have millions of Americans paying more each month. Consolidated Edison, Inc. is looking to raise its electric and gas rates - and customers are already seeing excessively …

Readers’ Column for the week of February 16, 2025

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Hochul orders audit of extravagant Con Ed salaries as utility pitches double-digit rate increases —costing New Yorkers ...

The heat is on! Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered a sweeping audit of executive pay at New York’s utility companies after Con Edison proposed double-digit rate increases — even though a similar 2023 probe rubber-stamped the bigwigs’ multimillion-dollar …

The game with Con Ed’s rates: Why force the utility to pay sky-high property taxes that get passed on to customers?

Like everyone else, including Gov. Hochul, we don’t want Con Ed rates to grow higher, but New Yorkers do need the utility to continue to deliver electricity and natural gas, and in case you didn’t hear, prices have been going up for everything. …

Con Ed Rate Hike Rally at Westchester County Center

State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, center, talks with constituents about their electric bill prior to a Con Ed rate hike rally at Westchester County Center in White Plains on Friday, February 14, 2025.John Meore/The Journal NewsState Senator Shelley B. …

Westchester residents rally against Con Ed's proposed rate hikes

Con Edison has proposed a 11.4% rate increase for customers' electric bills and a 13.3% increase for gas bills for 2026 Con Ed serves more than 9 million customers in Westchester and New York City Con Edison wasn’t getting any Valentine’s Day greetings …

NJ electric bills may increase 20%, while Con Ed set to raise rates in NY: Here's why

At a time when it feels like the price of everything is going up, there might be one more thing to add to the list: Double-digit increases could be coming to some electric and gas bills across New York and New Jersey. In New York, utility bills may be …

Con Edison's double-digit rate hike proposal gets fiery pushback from New Yorkers

There's a new reason New Yorkers are worried about getting priced out of the city: Con Edison double-digit rate hikes on electricity and natural gas. The utility company proposed rate hikes that would increase the average electric bill by nearly 11.5 …

Senator Shelley Mayer holds rally at County Center opposing Con Ed rate hike

County Legislators Honor Black History Month

The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated African-American Heritage Month with a ceremony lauding two exceptional honorees: Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC), a Mount Vernon-based non-profit developing the next generation of environmental …

Con Edison seeks energy rate hikes

Con Edison is seeking state approval to bump its gas and electric rates to invest in infrastructure in response to more frequent and severe extreme weather events. The company on Jan. 31 announced its proposed hikes to electric and gas bills of 11.4 …

Lawler sees first major Democratic challenge to House seat as he weighs governor bid

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) has been flirting with a New York gubernatorial bid after winning reelection to his House seat in 2024. A new Democratic challenger is set to redirect his attention back home. Rockland County legislator Beth Davidson is jumping into …

Con Edison Proposes Investments to Meet Growing Demand for Clean Energy, Enhance Customer Support

Con Edison is seeking state regulatory approval for its proposed infrastructure investments to maintain a reliable electric service and continue fortifying its energy systems, as extreme weather events become more frequent and severe. The investment plan, …

Kathy Hochul does apparent about-face on natural gas as NYC utility signals major rate hikes

Fox News' Alexis McAdams provides details on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's meeting to discuss the possibility of removing Mayor Eric Adams from office after four local officials resigned due to his cooperation with President Donald Trump. New York …

A sobering milestone for Gaza and German democracy

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Music Event Market Booming: Expected Massive Growth Forecast $775.7 Bn by 2035

Music event market size was valued at $250.8 billion in 2023, is projected to reach $775.7 billion by 2035, grow at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2024 to 2035. WILMINGTON, NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, February 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According …

ROLLING STONE PRESENTS: AMPLIFIED THE IMMERSIVE ROCK EXPERIENCE AT ILLUMINARIUM LAS VEGAS

Opens March 12; Tickets On Sale Now LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rolling Stone Presents: Amplified, The Immersive Rock Experience, an unprecedented 360-degree immersive experience opening March 12, 2025, …

Debut Novel by Sabrina Lindner Explores Love, Identity, and the Search for Belonging Across Continents

Author announces debut Novel -An Ordinary Odyssey - an exploration of LGBTQ+ themes, cultural diversity, and the universal desire for acceptance and belonging. MUNICH, GERMANY, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and creative …

Newsmatics' First-Ever Hackathon Sparks Massive Student Interest, Reaches Full Capacity

Students to Transform Raw News Data into Innovative Visual Stories and Solutions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In less than a week, students in Brno, Czechia will pull an all-nighter to put their data …

Win Morisaki Drops His First Cover Album 'Win’s Film Songs'

Actor Win Morisaki, known as Daito in Steven Spielberg's Ready Player, has released an album titled Win’s Film Songs, where he covers famous movie theme songs. TOKYO, JAPAN, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Actor Win Morisaki, known …

ALLIANCE OF TEATROS LATINOS NY UNVEILS TEATRO FEST 2025: A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF THEATER, DANCE & MUSIC

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Alliance of Teatros Latinos NY is thrilled to announce Teatro Fest 2025, a vibrant citywide festival celebrating the richness of Latinx/Latine culture through live …

Terrian, Hannah Kerr Join Growing Performer Line-Up for the 13th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards

Set for April 8, 2025, the fan-voted celebration of Christian Music will include celebrity appearances, exclusive performances, and top-tier production. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 13th Annual We …

Wild Bill Yonder publishes 40 new country music tunes with a little help from his AI friends

It's unreal how real his songs sound LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- (Leesburg, Virginia) Two months ago, Wild Bill Yonder began releasing songs on the major music channels. Since then, he’s written, …

Wolfman Jack Howls on With Help From SongLab’s AudioGenius

AudioGenius Unlocks New Content and Revenue Opportunities for the Wolfman Jack Archive LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SourceAudio, the music industry’s most widely adopted sync platform, highlights how …

LEVI FOSTER TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE ‘WALTER’ FEBRUARY 21, A POIGNANT TALE ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S

TEAMING UP WITH ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION FOR THE LONGEST DAY FUNDRAISER AND BENEFIT CONCERT MARCH 20 IN NASHVILLE NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville-based, Lynchburg, VA native, Levi Foster is set to …

Charles Dorris Announces Formation of Nashville-Based Speaker Bureau and Literary Firm, THE KEYNOTE AGENCY

Clients include Dr. George Barna, Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, Steve Deace, Mark Hancock, Ron Simmons, Allie Beth Stuckey, Donna VanLiere and Jaci Velasquez. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Veteran music …

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 GERRY MULLIGAN JAZZ CHALLENGE

Top Prizes Include a Selmer Saxophone Plus Thousands of Dollars in Grants DARIEN, CT, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Annual “Gerry Mulligan Jazz Challenge” has been announced by the Gerry & Franca Mulligan …

Sonoma County's Country Summer Music Festival Releases Full Lineup for Blockbuster 2025 Show

The three-day festival will take place Friday, June 27th - Sunday, June 29th, 2025 SANTA ROSA, CA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Country Summer presented by Bud Light, Northern California’s favorite country music …

Music Production & Distribution Market is Forecasted to Advance at a CAGR of 8.7% to Reach US$ 96.02 Billion by 2034

The Flexibility of Music Production and Distribution to Experiment with Different Styles Bringing Changes in Customers’ Taste and Preference: Fact. MR Report ROCKVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Based on the …

The True Story of the Iconic "Grateful Dead" Lithuania Basketball Shirts

The Amazing True & Accurate Facts: They were never created as an actual team uniform, nor were they ever part of the Grateful Dead NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Lithuanian Olympic Men’s Basketball …

New York Art Life Magazine Interviews Chun Ho Tam: Talented Cultural Advocate Through Conducting

Chun Ho Tam: Orchestrating Cultural Harmony Through Chinese Melodies CHELSEA, MANHATTAN, NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York Art Life Magazine this week interviewed Chun Ho Tam, a passionate cultural …

THE FORCE IS STRONG WITH THIS AUCTION: RARE STAR WARS MEMORABILIA IS GOING UNDER THE HAMMER

Propstore is set to unveil an extraordinary selection of film-used Star Wars collectibles at its upcoming Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction in Los Angeles. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore, …

Iconic DJ Rodney Bingenheimer Breaks Jason M Jones' Tribute Song 'For The Heroes' on Sirius XM

The Man Who broke Nirvana and The Ramones, Champions New Anthem Honoring First Responders" Jason M Jones' Single " For The Heroes' Gains Momentum on Sirius XM LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ …

Digital Converters Announces Professional Photo and Cassette Digitisation Services to Preserve Family Memories

BARKER BUSINESS PARK , RIPON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an age where physical media is increasingly at risk of deterioration, Digital Converters is helping families across the UK safeguard their cherished memories …

Musicolor Method of Park Slope Announces Scholarship Program to Expand Access to Music Education

Musicolor Method, a leader in innovative music education for young children, launches Music Scholarship Program, making music lessons more accessible. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musicolor Method of Park …