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Reports on the proposal of New York-based long-distance telephone communications carrier, Nynex Corp. to freeze long-distance rates. Criticisms against Nynex's proposal; Advantages of the proposed rate-freeze on the company; Nynex competitors' claim that the proposal will stifle competition.

The Treasury's schedule of financing this week includes Monday's regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday. At the close of the New York cash market on Friday, the rate on the outstanding three-month bill was 0.00 percent. The rate on the six-month issue was 0.05 percent, and the rate on the four-week issue was 0.01 percent. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Treasury's schedule of financing this week includes Monday's regular weekly auction of new three- and six-month bills and an auction of four-week bills on Tuesday. At the close of the New York cash market on Friday, the rate on the outstanding three-month bill was 0.01 percent. The rate on the six-month issue was 0.06 percent, and the rate on the four-week issue was 0.01 percent. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

THERE'S not much you can do about title insurance. If you take out a mortgage to buy a home, you have to buy this specialized form of insurance. If you refinance a mortgage, you have to rebuy it. And comparison shopping may not save you much money, as premium rates throughout the New York area are regulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Old Westbury A SPACIOUS four-bedroom three-and-a-half-bath split ranch with an in-ground gunite pool and a cabana on two and a half acres with backyard to die for: Billee and Irving Spodek's house went on the market last May for $1.975 million, and they accepted an offer on it within three months. But in October, just days before the closing, the stock market tanked, the bank withdrew its mortgage commitment and the deal fell through. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the testimony filed by the New York State Consumer Protection Board with the state Public Service Commission opposing rate increases requested by Consolidated Edison for its natural gas and steam operations.

Deals with the increasing number of hotels under construction in Long Island, New York as of December 2000. Room occupancy rates in Long Island; Features of the hotels; Information on the construction of second Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn.

Presents news on business in New York as of October 3, 2000. Proposal to reduce electricity rates headed by Con Edison with other consumer groups; Site expansion of Carousel Foods of America; Reason for the workforce reduction made by Space.com.

Discusses the rates at which subway trains in New York City run. Effect of just one train running late on the rest of the day's schedule, when one arrives at a stop every three minutes; Thoughts of the New York City Transit Authority; Regulations in place for the Transit.

Reports the increase in the electricity bills of Consolidated Edison's customers despite the cool weather in New York. How the State Public Service Commission's deregulation move affected the company; Criticisms against the commission; Information on the order of the commission to the New York Independent System operator.

Reports that New York City could see a modest savings in borrowing costs from the upgrade of its credit rating by Moody's Investors Service Incorporated. Extent of the city's credit rating upgrade; Effect of the upgrading on its borrowing costs; Challenges facing the city.

Editorial. Looks at the increase in electricity rates distributed by Consolidated Edison in New York. Reasons behind the sudden increase in electricity rates; Role of electric costs in the rate increase according to Consolidated Edison; Implications of electricity deregulation on states across the United States.

Reports on the hearing held by state legislators in New York on August 2, 2000 regarding the increasing electricity rates. Increase in electricity rates as of June 2000; Role of power producers in the increase according to Eugene R. McGrath, chairman and chief executive of Consolidated Edison; Implications of the increase on consumers in New York; Background information on the electric deregulation in New York.

Reports on the increase of the yields on certificates of deposit (CD) in New York for the week as of March 21, 2000. Average yield on six-month CD and the five-year CD; Yield on broker-sold CD; Data from Banx.com Inc. on the increased yields.

Reports on the consumer long-distance calling plans of Bell Atlantic Corp. for its customers in New York. Potential impact of the dime-a-minute rate of Bell Atlantic on its customers; Costs of Bell Atlantic's online offering; Actions taken by AT&T Corp. to derail the long-distance plans of Bell Atlantic.

Reports that Bell Atlantic will begin offering long-distance service on January 5, 2000 in New York State for five cents per minute without the monthly fees charged by rival companies. Benefits for consumers who signed up for Bell Atlantic's `e-Values' plan over the Internet; Remarks from Kirk Boodry, an analyst at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson Securities.

Reports that New York City borough president Fernando Ferrer has criticized the city's Water Board for its proposed water rate hike. Ferrer's comments on the effects of the increase to low-income seniors; Annual charges under the proposed rate hike.

Reports that on the exchange rate of the United States (US) dollar against the Japanese yen in New York on September 17, 1999. Speculation on the efforts to slow the rise of the yen against the dollar and the euro; Concern in Tokyo, Japan over the rise of the yen; Implications of the journey of Japanese Finance Ministry official Haruhiko Kuroda to the US.

Reports on the status of foreign exchange in New York on June 23, 1999. Effect of increased interest rates on the euro; Exchange rate of the United States dollar against the Japanese yen and the euro.

Comments on the increase in the price of admission to motion pictures in New York City. Increase in ticket prices without a significant increase in inflation; High percentage of theaters owned by Loews Cineplex Entertainment.

Reports that Standard & Poor's, the second major bond-rating agency in New York, downgraded Nassau County's bonds rating in July 1999. Information on the county's economy; Total budget deficit; Persons blamed for the downgrade.

Reports the result of a survey released by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs in New York on the increase of ticket prices in movie theaters. Theater operations of Clearview Cinema, the costliest cinema theater in the area; Comments from Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jules Polonetsky; Reason for the high cost of tickets at Clearview.

Reports on the deregulation of electricity and power industry in New York. Price framework created by the administration of Governor George Pataki; Its implication to energy retailers; Average electricity rates in the state.

States that New York City Council Speaker Peter F. Vallone is asking the residents of the city to boycott the movie theaters for raising ticket prices to $9.50. Comments from Vallone on the issue; Movie theaters in New York, New York that raised their tickets.

Focuses on the art galleries established at the meatpacking district in New York. First three galleries to establish residence at the district; Rental rates for the space.

Focuses on the rise in rents for apartments in three converted downtown buildings in New York City. Buildings that would raise rents; Range of increase in rents; Question on the sustainment of the rates.

Reports on developments related to rates of commercial leases in New York City as of April 14, 1996. Rent increase and raises in porters' wage packages; Background on the landlord's practice of tying rent increase to the porters' contract.

Reports on Sony Theatres' raising of the price of a ticket at its theaters in Manhattan, New York City making the city the most expensive place to watch a movie. Cost-of-living adjustment as reason cited; Experiment of low ticket prices for older first-run films by Cineplex Odeon at Worldwide Cinemas.

Reports that New York City and Time Warner Cable have agreed to settle their differences over cable-television rates. Years of disputes over rates in the United States' largest cable system; Settlement to give each of the 1.1 million customers three free movies, or one month of a premium cable channel; Part of a $16 million package of rate reductions, refunds and offers of free service; Background of the city's case versus Time Warner.

Discussing the arrival of a fare-increase for New York City's subway system. The increase to $1.50 testing New Yorkers' natural instincts; Related story on page 43.

Reports on a proposal by New York City Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver that applies to subway fare rates. Implications for Governor George E. Pataki and Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani; Response from state Republicans; Details of proposal.

Reports on the petition drive launched by Borough President Fernando Ferrer with the Bronx Quality of Life Council against the proposed Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) fare hikes at White Plains Road/Pelham Parkway IRT subway line. Fer rer's comment on the effort; Quality of Life chairman James Vacca as the head of the petition drive; Background on the MTA proposal.

Informs that the Consolidated Edison Company plans to freeze its electric rates for five years. Part of a proposal to change its operations radically; Giving customers permission by 2003 to buy power from alternate suppliers; The order by the New York State Public Service Commission to five public utilities, to find ways to reduce electric rates and give customers more buying choice.

Discusses Madison Square Garden fair for home buyers sponsored by Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae). Views of Lawrence M. Small, president, on help for first-time buyers; Comparison of rate of home-ownership of New York City with other cities; Comment on low ownership rate of minorities; Views of people at fair on chances of ownership.

Provides information on the subway fares of New York City. Speculations on the rise of fares; Predictions of the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA); Impact of possible reductions by the Republicans in the Congress on the revenue of the MTA. INSET: Subway fares and the pizza connection..

Reports that on July 30, 1997 the New York States Electric and Gas Corporation would reduce electricity rates until the year 2002 in a deregulation plan accepted by the New York Public Service Commission. Discussion on the reduction of rates; Rejection of a takeover bid by the independent power producer, Calenery Company.

Presents statistical information on mortgage rates and indexes of housing costs in New York City, New York, as of February 14, 1997.

Announces the across the board cut in electric rates agreed to by Consolidated Edison and New York state regulators, Public Service Commission. The agreement as part of a plan to reshape the power industry; Background on the negotiations leading to the agreement.

Reports about Governor George E. Pataki's plans for dissolution of the Long Island Lighting Company (Lilco). Other proposals for cuts in Long Island electricity rates; Plans for public takeover of Lilco; State takeover favored by Suffolk County; Interest in Lilco gas operations by Brooklyn Union Gas Company; Political overtones in Pataki's Lilco decision. INSET: A closer look..

Informs about the response of the people to the periodical discounts offered by some restaurants of New York City. Suggestion of the restaurants to visit.

Presents the trends in the average interest rates for 30-year fixed deposits and 1-year adjustable rate loans for Manhattan co-op and condominiums as reported on August 14, 1995.

Reports the results of the 1998 Zagat Restaurant Survey which tracked New York consumers' per meal expenditures in 1998. Information on the increased number of New Yorkers eating out and increased spending in eateries; Cause of the increased spending; Information on restaurants recognized for popularity over-all rating, for food and service category.

Looks at how the fare increase has affected many children while especially highlighting the plight of Jerrell White. Information on White; Information on decision to raise price of subway token.

Reports that a Federal appeals court panel has given the Metropolitan Transportation Authority permission to raise the price of New York City subway tokens. Litigations over the fare; Suit to stop the fare hike.

Opinion. Argues that the decision by the New York City Transit Authority to increase subway rates demonstrates its' unaccountability. Public hearings held; Impact of public response; Deregulation of Transit Authority's power.

Reports on an increase in subway fares in New York. Strategy of Governor George Pataki; Impact of fare rise on community; Suit by the Urban league and the Straphangers Campaign.