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Daily beats from a quieter Manhattan.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

traffic congestion

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 in Manhattan, aiming to reinstate the tolling plan by its initial June 30 rollout date. The sudden reversal has stalled essential transit upgrades, impacting accessibility and financial commitments, while sparking legal uncertainties.

MTA Green-Lights Manhattan Toll Plan

  The Wednesday vote of approval was expected, but congestion pricing still faces speed bumps in the form of lawsuits. By Jose Martinez Mar 27 4:43pm EDT Congestion pricing is a go — with a $15 once-a-day toll for most…

Hochul Hints Congestion Pricing on a Slower Drive to Finish Line

A day after Gov. Kathy Hochul said “now is not the right time” for congestion pricing, she reaffirmed her support for implementing the long-delayed plan to toll vehicles entering Manhattan — eventually. Jose Martinez, The City This article was originally…

Next step into awful: RIOC’s plan for replacing park space with a parking garage

That’s right. RIOC’s gone full force against resident wishes. The state plans on building a 4-story parking garage in an area set aside for expanding Lighthouse Park. By David Stone The Roosevelt Island Daily News What Was Supposed To Become…

Congestion pricing proposal in NYC moves forward with environmental assessment

By Dave Fidlin | The Center Square contributor/April 8th, 2021 (The Center Square) – The oft-discussed prospect of installing a once-daily toll system in one of New York City’s most heavily trafficked areas has moved one step closer to reality,…