Assembly OKs bill directing DFS to cap ATM surcharges at casinos and college campuses Lawmakers passed a bill authorizing the Department of Financial Services to set reasonable caps on ATM fees at casinos and colleges and to require institutions to investigate complaints; the measure includes a $250 fine per knowing violation and drew questions about rulemaking and potential ATM deserts.

New legislation aims to cap exorbitant ATM fees at casinos and college campuses, sparking debate over consumer rights and potential impacts on machine availability.

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Assembly authorizes DFS to cap ATM fees at casinos and college campuses Lawmakers passed a bill authorizing the Department of Financial Services to set reasonable limits on ATM surcharges at casinos and some college campuses to protect captive consumers; critics warned of rulemaking and potential ATM deserts.

New legislation is set to cap exorbitant ATM fees at casinos and college campuses, protecting consumers from being taken advantage of in vulnerable situations.

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CUNY invests $100M in campus safety amid Brooklyn College protest concerns CUNY allocates funds and resources for campus security following protests at Brooklyn College.

Albany's new campus safety legislation could revolutionize security at NYC colleges, with a proposed $4 million dedicated to a safety center—will it be enough?

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