President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing federal support for a controversial New York City toll program — a move that could halt it, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The Department of Transportation conversations,
President Donald Trump has spoken with Gov. Kathy Hochul about stopping congestion pricing, but no decision has been made yet, a source told 1010 WINS Thursday amid a report the Trump administration is considering ending the tolling program.
Hochul has engaged when necessary. She told reporters the spending freeze is harmful and backed Attorney General Letitia James leading a multistate lawsuit to squelch the pause. James, who has tangled with Trump since his first term, is poised to become a national figure with him back in the presidency.
New Yorkers for Clean Air wants Hochul to immediately publish draft rules for the cap-and-invest plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions, rather than delaying the program for another year.
The Trump administration is thinking about blocking Democrats’ traffic congestion tax scheme in New York City, The New York Times
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced he filed a lawsuit to halt congestion pricing in neighboring New York, expressing concern for the environment and the working class.
The $252 billion proposal represents the largest spending plan of Hochul’s tenure and includes a pledge to modestly decrease the tax rate on households making under $323,200 a year. She has also proposed an expansion of a child tax credit for those with children under 4 years old.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $77 million plan to clamp down on subway crime, while the MTA has also begun installing spikes on some of its turnstiles to stop fare evaders.
Manhattan’s new tolling program is still being challenged in federal and state courts, with rulings possible before it begins on Jan. 5. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a first-in-the-nation ...
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being waged"
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $180 million state investment on Friday to improve healthcare access in Queens
By Maya KingBenjamin Oreskes and Jay Root Gov. Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech to focus on affordability and crime, vowing to place a police officer on every overnight subway train.