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An MTA procurement official is under investigation for a personal relationship with a sales agent and improper contract approvals.
Investigators documented prices well above market value, such as $78 scrub brushes vs. $8 typical price.
The agent’s firm also charged $107,800 for forklifts when similar models were cheaper elsewhere.
Missed competitive pricing extended to employee vests, costing more than expected.
In total, Messado approved 140 of 194 contracts with the agent’s firm, totaling $3.4 million.
The MTA fired Messado after investigators cited multiple ethics and anti-corruption concerns.
Messado described late-night chats and texts as unrelated to procurement, though investigators linked them to preferential treatment.
The probe described costs as 'well above market rate' across several contracts.
The investigation highlighted a pattern of expedited payments to the agent's company.
Officials say the procurement officer violated conflict of interest and ethics rules.

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Latest: NYC businesses report tolls added to each service invoice, even outside the relief zone.
Trucks entering the congestion zone can face up to $21.60 per trip in tolls.
Small businesses report customers are pushing back on higher cookie and coffee prices as delivery costs rise.
Some shops report absorbing extra fees to avoid customer price shocks.
MTA defends pricing, says trucks spend less time in traffic and savings can be passed to customers.
Business owners consider relocating due to ongoing congestion toll costs.
Delivery critics say tolls are misapplied to invoices beyond the intended zone.
Some customers question price hikes on everyday items like coffee.
The story notes multiple firms and individuals voicing concerns about costs and administration.

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New York City is phasing out MetroCards as OMNY becomes the primary tap-and-ride system.
December 31 marks the deadline to complete transfers or switch to OMNY cards.
Balances can be transferred or reimbursed for two years after the MetroCard expiration date.
In-person transfer locations include Customer Service Centers and Mobile Sales Vans.
Digital transfers from MetroCard to OMNY are not available yet.
OMNY vending machines and retailers like Walgreens and CVS support OMNY reloads and purchases.
MTA has repurposed mobile sale vehicles to help commuters transfer balances and learn about OMNY.
Event schedules list transfer locations by date and borough across the city.
Officials urge spending or transferring balances before the MetroCard retires.
The switch to OMNY affects multiple NYC transit services, including buses and rails.

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