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New York’s algorithmic pricing law requires visible disclosures when personal data informs price setting.
The law labels personalized pricing and allows penalties up to $1,000 per violation.
The measure aims to shed light on pricing practices and protect consumers from opaque discounts.
Federal challenges followed the law, with a judge upholding its constitutionality in 2025.
The law may influence other states as lawmakers consider similar disclosures or bans.
The National Retail Federation challenged the law as impinging on free speech.
The law excludes some uses of personal data, leaving some pricing opaque.
Enforcement could lead to self-regulation or lobbying for softer rules if penalties rise.
Experts note the law could alter ecommerce pricing structures if widely adopted.
The article frames regulatory action as a potential blueprint for nationwide standards.

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MTA and Gov. Hochul say congestion pricing reduced Manhattan traffic, citing polling and data as proof.
Drivers and an analyst say traffic remains heavy and tolls are increasing costs for commuters.
Port Authority data show smaller year-over-year declines than MTA figures in congestion-zone crossings.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber argues the program has made drivers happier, citing polling.
Analysts say the MTA used a limited October day as a baseline, creating uncertainty.
The program aims to fund transit upgrades with toll revenue, a claim cited by officials.
Some drivers report no relief and blame congestion pricing for higher fees without traffic gains.
Taxi driver Eric Oppong says traffic is sometimes worse and commuters still pay the tolls.
Port Authority data provides an alternate view of traffic changes in and around Manhattan.
MTA claims declines in certain tunnels and corridors but variations exist across crossings.

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Sun claimed Hochul was 'much more obedient' than Cuomo in a January 2021 message to a Chinese official.
The messages indicate Sun sought Hochul’s participation in a Lunar New Year video for the Chinese consulate.
Prosecutors tied Sun to a broader corruption scheme involving favors for Chinese officials and a seafood business.
Sun had been fired from state government in 2023 amid misconduct allegations, and has pleaded not guilty.
The trial photo and texts were presented in Brooklyn federal court as part of the case against Sun.
Hochul’s involvement was framed within Sun’s broader effort to influence state officials for China.
Sun’s husband is alleged to have benefited from the scheme, including a luxury car and homes.
Sun was dismissed from state service in 2023 amid misconduct claims and faces multiple charges.
The court presentation occurred amid ongoing coverage of the Sun case and related corruption probes.
The trial emphasized Sun’s influence attempts within New York state governance during Cuomo and Hochul administrations.
The report reflects editorially sourced details from the New York Post’s coverage of the trial.

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