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Kathy Hochul

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Jul 1, 2024 Due in October, MTA’s Next Big-Build Roadmap on Shaky Ground Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to delay congestion pricing may jeopardize the state transit agency's 2025-2029 capital plan, facing a potential $25 billion…

Jun 27, 2024 MTA Board Votes to Confirm Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause, Scales Back Future Plans Major projects to improve transit in New York City are on hold as Governor Hochul halted the Manhattan tolling plan, redirecting funds…

Jun 25, 2024 Poll: Hochul, Biden, favorability hit rock bottom in New York New independent poll shows Gov. Kathy Hochul's favorability at all-time low, with ratings dropping to 38-49%. Even among Democrats her rating is…

Jun 24, 2024 Red Signals Ahead for First MTA Board Meeting Since Hochul Derailed Toll Plan The MTA board was caught off guard by the governor's decision to halt congestion pricing. This move jeopardizes major transit projects and…

Jun 13, 2024 Officials, Advocates Float Legal Action Over Congestion Pricing Pause Governor Kathy Hochul's abrupt halt to congestion pricing has triggered potential lawsuits from a coalition of environmentalists, disability rights advocates, and businesses…

Jun 12, 2024 Congestion Pricing Cash Crunch Could Give MTA an Out on Pact to Make Subway Stations Accessible The 2022 legal settlement required the MTA to make subway stations ADA-compliant by 2055. However, with the pause on congestion pricing, the…

Jun 7, 2024 Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause Leaves MTA’s Grand Ambitions in Shambles Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to pause the Central Business District Tolling Plan has left the MTA facing a $15 billion funding gap…

Jun 6, 2024 Governor Hochul’s Decision Sparks Outcry – Statement From Senator Liz Krueger Governor Kathy Hochul's last-minute decision to indefinitely delay congestion pricing has sparked criticism from Senator Liz Krueger. The senator contends that this…

Jun 6, 2024 Business Leaders ‘Furious’ at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge Business leaders are angered by Governor Hochul's decision to delay congestion pricing in Manhattan. They fear potential payroll tax hikes to make…

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