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Wednesday, January 30, 2013  The New York State Thruway Authority is planning 234 layoffs to help shore up its finances, but no toll increases are planned.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Under public and political pressure, the state Thruway Authority board has dropped a proposal for what had it called a "modest" 45 percent increase in tolls for truckers.

Friday, August 17, 2012  The Thruway Authority has proposed raising tolls on large trucks by 45%. Truckers say it is a expense that will be passed on to consumers and kill jobs.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says many other options can be explored before a 45-percent increase in truck tolls is approved for the Thruway.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Governor Cuomo is asking those at the state's Thruway Authority to find a way to lower the proposed 45 percent increase in truck tolls.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The New York State Thruway Authority is proposing to increase tolls by 45 percent for bigger trucks with three or more axles.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Two downstate New York Republican senators say increasing tolls at New York-New Jersey tunnels will hurt a fragile economic recovery.

Sunday, October 03, 2010  The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said the toll skippers dodged $17.7 million in tolls. But the New York Post reports that the agency was able to recoup $10.5 million of that, leaving $7.2 million in unpaid tolls plus fines.

Saturday, January 02, 2010  Starting Sunday it will cost more to ride on the Thruway.

Thursday, December 31, 2009  The Thruway Authority says the hike is necessary to help pay for repairs to roads and bridges.

Tuesday, December 01, 2009  The full amount of the thefts was difficult for NYSTA auditors to determine, due to the theft and/or destruction of toll records.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009  The Seneca Indian Nation wants to collect tolls on the part of the thruway that runs through their land out in western New York.

Wednesday, December 31, 2008  Thruway travelers will be paying more to use the highway system beginning this Sunday.