Mayor Mike Spano Urges Vigilance; Warns Vendors Against Gas Price Gouging
Yonkers, NY - February 24, 2012 - As gas prices continue to skyrocket this week, Mayor Mike Spano today called on residents to be aware and report any signs of price gouging at gas stations, citing a recent case in which a Yonkers gas station illegally raised prices nearly a dollar per gallon.
"Unfortunately, price gouging has occurred during times of rising gas prices and following major weather-related events as we experienced in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene last summer," said Mayor Mike Spano. "We are sending a warning to vendors that inspectors are monitoring gas prices and strong action will be taken to fully prosecute any vendor found in violation of the law."
Following Mayor Spano's call for an investigation into Ultimate Quality Food and Fuel Mart's drastic spike in gasoline prices, State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman found the Yonkers gas station did indeed illegally raise its prices. The gas station was ordered to pay $7,500 in civil penalties.
"It's hard enough to afford current gas prices, especially for those who must drive to work every day," said Mayor Spano. "We are taking a proactive approach to preventing any action that would further burden Yonkers consumers."
Mayor Spano urged residents to contact the Yonkers Consumer Protection Helpline at (914) 377-3000 if they notice any unusually high spike in gas prices at a particular gas station in the City of Yonkers.
good for Mike but doesn't anyone else see the irony?
bloated government
bloated not-for-profits fed off of the taxpayers
developers giveaways.....yes mike you lobby for them
brown field scams (spano/adler involvement?) on the taxpayers backs.
and you are worried about gasoline.......
try getting your own house in order first - then you get to throw stones.
we really do have morons in office.
Posted by: Waiting for Godot because the FED's aren't going to solve a Damn Thing. | February 25, 2012 at 03:50
This is very important, Mayor SPANO keep up the good work ignore assholes.
Posted by: hhh | February 25, 2012 at 15:17
I guess that means his brother Nick Spano?
Posted by: anon | February 25, 2012 at 15:53
The government takes 15% of every dollar of gas sales the oil company profits are 4% who is ripping off who? As to watching out Mr. Mayor Watch out for who they are coming for next! You have surropunded your self with the staff of your felon brother and the rest of the long term cronies oh don't forget who the chief of YOUR staff continues to be. Nothing to watch here folks Just move along......
Posted by: How can you see when there is a plank in your own | February 25, 2012 at 19:27
who are you calling an asshole hhh?
Posted by: Waiting for Godot because the FED's aren't going to solve a Damn Thing. | February 27, 2012 at 01:31
hhh: very important indeed! if i were a news journalist looking for dirt....I'd look at the Alexander Brownfield cleanup.
Posted by: Waiting for Godot | February 27, 2012 at 01:58
exactly......not a single response from the hacks or the "journalists".
Posted by: Waiting for Godot | March 01, 2012 at 00:49
shell station on yonkers avenue and kimball avenue across from Walgreens has gas priced at $4.45 as of now. Yesterday it was $3.95.
Posted by: Plm | November 03, 2012 at 19:22