Government, Business, Safety

Biden Seeks $98 Billion in Hurricane Relief Funding

The administration will send its request to lawmakers on Nov. 18, according to a senior administration official who briefed reporters on condition of anonymity.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
November 18, 2024
Government, Business, Technology, Safety

Biden Unveils $612 Million in Post-Hurricane Aid

President Joe Biden announced $612 million in recovery aid for areas stricken by hurricanes Milton and Helene as he surveyed the aftermath of Milton in Florida.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
October 13, 2024
Business, Fuel

Amtrak Aims for Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2045

Amtrak plans to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the network by 2045, the rail company announced Sept. 22, marking the latest move to address its commitment to reduce carbon footprints.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
September 22, 2022
Business, Logistics

Amazon, N.Y. Port Authority Fail to Reach Newark Airport Deal

Amazon .com Inc. and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey scrapped plans for a new air cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, a project that local activists had criticized.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
July 7, 2022
Government, Business, Logistics

Traffic at NYC-Area Bridges, Tunnels Hits Pre-Pandemic Levels

Traffic at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s bridges and tunnels has returned to pre-pandemic levels, partly due to changes in traveling habits, said Rick Cotton, the agency’s executive director.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
May 24, 2022
Government, Business, Fuel

States Pitch Tax Cuts, Rebates to Ease Gas Price Surge

Governors from California to New York are proposing tax cuts, rebates and other forms of relief to drivers paying more than $4 a gallon to fill their gasoline tanks amid Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Skylar Woodhouse | Bloomberg News
March 9, 2022