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NY judge denies governor's bid to toss suit challenging congestion pricing ‘pause'
A New York judge has denied Gov. Kathy Hochul’s request to toss out lawsuits challenging her decision to halt a new congestion fee for drivers into Manhattan. Judge Arthur Engoron made the decision in a Manhattan court after hearing about two hours of arguments in a case brought by transportation and environmental advocates that support the fee. The groups, including...
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MTA pitches $68 billion capital plan: Here's what it includes
The MTA shared what it plans to do with its new budget plan — which, if approved, would be the largest in history despite the agency’s turmoil over money with congestion pricing on pause. The budget includes new subway trains, hundreds of new buses and an interborough express plan to connect Brooklyn and Queens. But what is noticeably absent from...
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Hochul reveals congestion pricing could take effect by end of 2024
Congestion pricing may be on pause for now, but some lawmakers are pushing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap it entirely after she revealed in an interview that there is a new plan for the controversial program that could take effect by the end of 2024.
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Long Island officials call for congestion pricing plans to be scrapped entirely
Congestion pricing is on pause for now, but on Long Island, some fed up politicians are now pushing New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to scrap it altogether. NBC New York’s Carolyn Manno reports.
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NYC's transit budget is short $16 billion. Here are the proposed cuts, as the governor seeks funds
New York’s public transit system will stop work on a planned subway line expansion and retreat from other maintenance and improvement projects because of a $16.5 billion shortfall caused by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to halt a plan to fund the projects through “congestion” tolls imposed on Manhattan drivers. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority board took a formal vote Wednesday...
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Transit projects on hold as MTA postpones congestion pricing
We’re learning more about the MTA’s next move after Gov. Kathy Hochul called for a pause on the congestion pricing plan. Leaders held their first board meeting Wednesday, voting to not fight the move for now, and accept that multi-billion dollar budget gap. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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MTA board votes to accept governor's congestion pricing ‘pause'
The federal government has signed off on final approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which was put on pause more than a week ago by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Feds give final congestion pricing approval, week after Hochul put plan on pause
The federal government has signed off on final approval for the MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which was put on pause more than a week ago by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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New Yorkers celebrate congestion pricing pause
After a shocking reversal by Gov. Hochul on congestion pricing, some New Yorkers celebrate the decision while others still think the governor’s move was precipitated. Andrew Siff reports.
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Congestion pricing advocates looking into lawsuits after Hochul's ‘pause'
The fight over congestion pricing heated up on Wednesday, as NYC Comptroller Brad Lander and a team of lawyers announced a legal strategy to overrule Gov. Kathy Hochul’s “pause” — and get congestion pricing implemented as planned. Could the court battle work? NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Congestion pricing advocates plan court fight over Hochul's ‘potentially illegal' flip
The fight over congestion pricing could be flaring up, with supporters of the toll now considering taking the delay to court.
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Congestion pricing paused: What could be the impact on subways?
Governor Hochul pauses the MTA plans for congestion pricing, and riders share their perspectives as the MTA figures out a new plan. Andrew Siff has more on the story.
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MTA details next steps after congestion pricing pause
The MTA’s next steps after the $15 billion funding stream for the cash-strapped agency was suddenly put in limbo. News 4 New York’s Tracie Strahan reports
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MTA outlines next steps after congestion pricing pause
The MTA detailed its next steps after a new $15 billion funding stream for the perennially cash-strapped agency was suddenly put in limbo. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports.
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MTA chair breaks silence on Hochul's congestion pricing pause
MTA Chair Janno Lieber spoke for the first time on Monday since Gov. Kathy Hochul hit the brakes on congestion pricing. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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MTA details next steps after governor's abrupt congestion pricing pause
The New York City transit chief said the agency must shrink its planned subway improvements following the nixed $15 congestion toll
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New York Gov. Hochul faces pressure over NYC congestion pricing pause
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing growing pressure over the decision to pause the MTA’s congestion pricing plan and concern for how transportation projects will get funding. News 4’s Jen Maxfield reports.
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New Yorkers protest Hochul's congestion pricing pause
Riders rallied Sunday with a clear message to Gov. Kathy Hochul: “don’t defund our transit.” News 4’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Until Hochul finds billions for congestion pricing funding gap, MTA to focus on ‘basic' operations
New Yorker lawmakers ended the legislative session without plugging the MTA funding gap caused by Gov. Kathy Hochul’s abrupt cancellation of the June 30 congestion pricing launch. The failure to act now leaves a billion dollar hole in the transit agency’s budget and further questions about how New York plans to pay for long-awaited updates to the subway system....
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Hochul defends decision to pause congestion pricing
Lawmakers ended the legislative session without plugging the MTA funding gap caused by the abrupt cancellation of the June 30 congestion pricing launch. News 4’s Checkey Beckford reports.