Albany, NY, Nov 14, 2012 — The New York Thruway Authority, after canceling two meetings where a proposed 45 percent toll hike on trucks was believed to be voted on, now says it needs more time to consider options before going ahead with the controversial proposal.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Nov 12, 2012 — The New York Thruway Authority has postponed a meeting scheduled for Friday, Nov. 9, and rescheduled it for Tuesday, Nov.13. While there's no official agenda, opponents of a toll hike on trucks believe the matter will be voted on when the board meets.  Go to full article

Albany, NY, Sep 21, 2012 — Governor Cuomo is defending the concept of a proposed 45 percent truck toll hike on the New York Thruway. The Governor is saying that without the hike, the authority could suffer a bond rating downgrade at a critical time.  Go to full article

Nov 30, 2007 — The New York State Comptroller says he'll soon be issuing his audit of the State Thruway Authority's finances, and will make some recommendations about a proposed toll hike. The comptroller spoke at a forum where he also pushed for key reforms. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Nov 29, 2007 — One of the state's newest Assembly members teamed up with owners of a trucking firm and bus company to speak out against a proposed increase in tolls on the New York State Thruway. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Nov 19, 2007 — The State Comptroller says he wants to audit the Thruway Authority, after the agency announced it wants to raise tolls by as much as 10% starting next year. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Dec 17, 2004 — The New York State Thruway Authority has recommended that Thruway tolls increase by 25 percent for passenger cars, and 35 percent for truckers, beginning next May. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Dec 27, 2002 — Herkimer County is returning to normal this morning after a Christmas day snowstorm that shut down the Thruway and many local roads. The wintry blast forced holiday travelers to find shelter, but drivers had high praise for snowplow operators who scrambled to reopen major routes. Brian Mann has our story.  Go to full article