Mayor Adams praises Hochul on congestion pricing, insists NYC safe from Trump blowback
Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday praised Gov. Kathy Hochul for reinstating the city's hated congestion pricing plan and insisted the Big Apple is safe from potential blowback by President-elect Donald Trump. . “When you become a leader, you make difficult decisions,” Adams said of Hochul's reinstatement of the highly unpopular new commuter tax. President Trump […]
Hochul spurs bipartisan outrage over massive toll reboot, as Dems worry Trump will block it
New York state leaders have signaled they are open to reconsidering expensive “congestion pricing” programs in Midtown and Lower Manhattan. The program, which was originally planned to charge drivers $15 per day of admission, was reportedly intended to be implemented before President-elect Trump takes office. Gov. Cathy Hochul canceled the long-held plan after initial backlash […]
NYC diner owner says Gov. Hochul doesn’t actually frequent his restaurant to talk congestion pricing
Congestion charges leave a bad taste in his mouth. The owner of a New York City diner named by Gov. Cathy Hochul says she won't be coming back there anymore, fearing the controversial $9 congestion charge will put her out of business. It is said that there is. Hochul reiterated Thursday that he was speaking […]
Gov. Hochul plots post-election revival of NYC’s unpopular congestion toll
New York Governor Kathy Hochul (D) is reversing her decision to reinstate New York City's highly controversial congestion pricing and indefinitely “pause” the plan this summer. . In June, Mr. Hochul canceled a proposed $15 toll for entering below 60th Street in Manhattan after widespread opposition. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority agreed to suspend the project […]
Hochul announces $9 NYC congestion pricing to begin in January
Congestion pricing is back at full speed. Gov. Cathy Hochul officially announced Thursday that she is lifting a “pause” on New York City's controversial toll system, paving the way for it to go into effect by the new year. Starting in January, cars entering Manhattan's 60th Street and below will be charged a base daytime […]
Hochul to relaunch controversial NYC congestion pricing: sources
Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce a plan Thursday to reinstate congestion pricing at a base rate of $9, the paper reported. Congestion toll revisions in Hochul confirmed by multiple sources will lower the $15 toll for cars into Lower Manhattan, which was originally scheduled to begin in June, before the governor placed it […]
Kathy Hochul looks to revive hated congestion toll now that election is over — as critics fight to make sure it stays dead
Gov. Cathy Hochul is considering reinstating congestion pricing that was planned in Manhattan before President-elect Donald Trump took office, but critics hope the controversial plan will survive. . Mr. Hochul had planned to wait until after the election to reconsider the $15 congestion charge for entering midtown below 60th Street, which political observers said would […]
Hochul has ‘very cordial’ call with Trump following combative press conference with AG James
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she called President-elect Trump on Thursday to “reaffirm” that the two men can work together on areas such as infrastructure, where the state relies on federal funds. The call came a day after Mr. Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James held a combative press conference, in which Ms. James […]
Hochul, James put their embarrassing anti-Trump agenda over New York’s needs
As I watched the tone-deaf and sad comments by Governor Hochul and State Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday, an idea occurred to me. Why would they go out of their way to say New York State is leaving the union? And why stop there — declare a new civil war because, yes, Donald Trump […]
Hochul refuses to step in amid outrage over Ryder Cup ticket prices
It's time to start mulliganing at this price. Paul, of Long Island, is appalled by the high ticket prices for next year's Ryder Cup golf tournament at the state-run course in Bethpage and is asking Gov. Cathy Hochul to intervene and cut costs. Golf enthusiasts are outraged that the PGA has set ticket prices at […]