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 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.
Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech ... letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and ...
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said inbound trips times on all Hudson and East River crossings are now 10% to 30% faster or more, while bus service has also improved.
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
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 ...
New York City Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that she is deploying more police officers to the New York City subway system.