Public Hearings Set on Con Ed’s Proposed Rate Hike
OANA President Richard Khuzami joined various Queens community leaders at a press event regarding the 16% proposed rate hike being requested by Con Edison. Sponsored and hosted by Borough President Donovan Richards, this rate hike request affects everyone—from residents and businesses to government services.
Gothamist: https://gothamist.com/news/con-ed-rate-hike-hearings-are-this-week-queens-borough-president-says-nyc-cant-afford-it
NY1: https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2025/04/07/coned-customers-decry-proposed-rate-hikes-amid-tariffs
Queens Eagle: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19EwzJL8AzQBIm6SjfBLFNu3rMHcx_J4F/view
The rate hike must be approved by the NYS Public Service Commission, which is holding public hearings on April 8 and 9. We urge everyone to make their opinions known.
To join the Public Hearing please see the information below or visit the NYS Department of Public Service website:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Electronic Access: meetny-gov.webex.com
Access Code: 2831 112 4529
Password: Apr8-1pm
Phone Access: 1-929-251-9612
Phone Password: 27780176
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Electronic Access: meetny-gov.webex.com
Access Code: 2830 387 4809
Password: Apr8-530pm
Phone Access: 1-929-251-9612
Phone Password: 27780530
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 1:00 p.m.
Electronic Access: meetny-gov.webex.com
Access Code: 2827 268 0674
Password: April9-1pm
Phone Access: 1-929-251-9612
Phone Password: 27745901
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 5:30 p.m.
Electronic Access: meetny-gov.webex.com
Access Code: 2820 054 8649
Password: April9-530pm
Phone Access: 1-929-251-9612
Phone Password: 27745905