New York City seeks to implement ban on deceptive subscription practices
Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands as commissioner Sam Levine speaks at a press conference at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York on 21 January 2026. Photograph: Anthony Behar/Sipa US via AlamyView image in fullscreenMayor Zohran Mamdani stands as commissioner Sam Levine speaks at a press conference at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York on 21 January 2026. “What it has gotten us is 40 years of deceptive pricing,” he said.Bans on junk fees and subscription traps are generally popular with consumers, but have been fought aggressively by industry groups.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands as commissioner Sam Levine speaks at a press conference at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York on 21 January 2026.
- ▪Photograph: Anthony Behar/Sipa US via AlamyView image in fullscreenMayor Zohran Mamdani stands as commissioner Sam Levine speaks at a press conference at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York on 21 January 2026.
- ▪“What it has gotten us is 40 years of deceptive pricing,” he said.Bans on junk fees and subscription traps are generally popular with consumers, but have been fought aggressively by industry groups.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani stands as commissioner Sam Levine speaks at a press conference at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York on 21 January 2026. Photograph: Anthony Behar/Sipa US via AlamyView image in fullscreenMayor Zohran Mamdani stands as commissioner Sam Levine speaks at a press conference at the Whitney Museum of American Art, in New York on 21 January 2026. Photograph: Anthony Behar/Sipa US via AlamyConsumedNew YorkNew York City seeks to implement ban on deceptive subscription practicesRule from Mamdani administration would target streaming services, gym memberships and other recurring chargesHeather TimmonsFri 10 Jul 2026 07.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 10 Jul 2026 07.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleNew York City is trying to implement a new rule that would ban…
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