Hudson News self-checkout terminals add 3% "employee benefit" surcharge in NY

https://www.consumerfinancemonitor.com/2026/03/23/an-update-...

If in NYC, this is potentially reportable.

> Specifically, Executive Order 9, issued on January 5, 2026, established a city-wide “junk fee” task force chaired by Deputy Mayor Julie Su and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Sam Levine. It also directed the DCWP to take whatever actions it deems necessary to crack down on hidden or deceptive fees. In addition, it directed the office to monitor compliance, investigate potential violations, and enforce new rules designed to address such fees.