So, in 2004, the County proposed rate increases for its animal services, «largely,» as Beacon Journal reporter Lisa A. Abraham put it, «because of the crush of stray cats the city has been depositing at the shelter.» (voxfelina.com)
Two state lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require the Long Island Power Authority's board of trustees to protect the economic interests of its ratepayers when proposing rate increases. (easthamptonstar.com)
Long Islanders are blasting PSEG Long Island's proposed rate increase plan and say current utility costs are already too high. (suffolktimes.timesreview.com)