Congestion Pricing

Jan

2025

FDNY and EMS Union Calls for Members to Leave Congestion Pricing Zone

As New York City prepares to implement its congestion pricing plan, the FDNY EMS Local 2507 union is urging its members to relocate out of the congestion pricing zone in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. The union argues that the upcoming $9 peak congestion fee will impose a significant financial burden on emergency responders, potentially impacting their ability to provide timely services.

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Gov. Hochul's Latest Big Congestion-Toll Lie Shows She KNOWS It's a Disaster

Dec

2024

Congestion Pricing

Gov. Hochul's Latest Big Congestion-Toll Lie Shows She KNOWS It's a Disaster

The article from the New York Post critiques Governor Kathy Hochul's support for the recently approved congestion pricing plan, describing it as a detrimental move for New York City commuters. The editorial argues that Hochul's portrayal of the plan as a "massive win" is misleading, emphasizing the negative impacts on low-income residents and the potential for increased traffic congestion.

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Welcome to New York. That'll Be 100 Bucks

Feb

2024

Congestion Pricing

Welcome to New York. That'll Be 100 Bucks

The Midtown Manhattan congestion pricing plan is a cash grab at the expense of our constituents.

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Expect More License Plate Scofflaws Once NYC Congestion Pricing Tax Kicks In

Jan

2024

Congestion Pricing

Expect More License Plate Scofflaws Once NYC Congestion Pricing Tax Kicks In

People are always going to try and find a way around the system. They're going to jump turnstiles. They're going to get on the bus without paying. They're going to dodge tolls.

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Fossella Likens NYC Congestion Pricing to Fresh Kills Landfill; Announces Latest Court Filing

Jan

2024

Congestion Pricing

Fossella Likens NYC Congestion Pricing to Fresh Kills Landfill; Announces Latest Court Filing

Borough President Vito Fossella announced Friday an updated complaint in his federal court case against New York's congestion pricing plan -- likening it to one of Staten Island’s greatest environmental disasters.

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Criminal Charges for NY Toll Cheaters: Letters to the Editor

Jan

2024

Congestion Pricing

Criminal Charges for NY Toll Cheaters: Letters to the Editor

This is draconian. Especially so for a program that is supposedly being enacted to make up for the almost $1 billion annual MTA shortfall -- which itself is due to massive farebeating on the subway system.

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MTA Installs Cameras to Track $15 Congestion Tolls, Sparking Concerns Program Will Move to Toll-Free Highways

Jan

2024

Congestion Pricing

MTA Installs Cameras to Track $15 Congestion Tolls, Sparking Concerns Program Will Move to Toll-Free Highways

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has begun installing camera equipment on New York highways to prepare to monitor a controversial $15 congestion toll to enter Manhattan’s central business district south of 60th Street as early as May, The Post has learned.

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Gov. Kathy Hochul Declares War Against NYC Congestion Toll Beaters With 'Fraud' Proposal in New Budget

Jan

2024

Congestion Pricing

Gov. Kathy Hochul Declares War Against NYC Congestion Toll Beaters With 'Fraud' Proposal in New Budget

Drivers who evade the controversial $15 congestion pricing toll to enter Midtown Manhattan will be treated like criminals under legislation introduced by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

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New Jersey Governor Seeks to Stop NYC Congestion Pricing

Oct

2022

Congestion Pricing

New Jersey Governor Seeks to Stop NYC Congestion Pricing

The governor calls the plan a "cash grab," claiming New Jersey residents did not have adequate opportunities for input.

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