Congestion Pricing Special Edition
State of Confusion: Albany Pols Adjourn, Hochul Gets Delusional, MTA Plans Capital Cuts in Wild Final Day
Is this any way to run a state government that's running a railroad?
The Roller-Coaster Ride of MTA Boss Janno Lieber
The MTA CEO's role appears to be changing rapidly.
INSIDE THE MTA: Hochul’s Congestion Pricing U-Turn Leaves Transit Agency ‘Dejected,’ ‘Shellshocked’
“It’s fucked up what she’s doing to New Yorkers," remarked one MTA employee. But the problem is deeper than just anger.
Today's Headlines
Friday’s Headlines: Taking Its Toll Edition
Congestion pricing still dominated the news cycle as confusion reigned.
Opinion: Gov. Hochul Risks Handing Donald Trump the Keys To NYC’s Transportation Future
Is this really the way a New York Democrat wants her legacy on transit and climate change to play out?
In case you missed it
‘Late’ Island Rail Road: LIRR On-Time Stats Obscure Rider Fury at Thousands of Blown Connections
Late trains leave riders little time to make connections scheduled as tight as 4 minutes apart.
Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Reversal Won’t Win Democrats Any Votes in November
Hochul left billions of dollars and massive drop in congestion on the table with no guarantee of quieting congestion toll opponents ahead of November's election, according to political insiders.
OUTRAGE: ‘Spineless’ Hochul’s Surrender on Congestion Pricing Feeds the Trolls
By channeling the very rhetoric of the toll's car-centric opponents, the governor has undermined her stated goal of improving the city.
Hot Pursuit: NYPD Chases Still Surging Unleashing Danger on City Streets
Drivers seeking to escape the NYPD — and the agency's massive increase in its pursuit of said drivers — continue to surge.
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Prior stories
Two Assembly Pols: Congestion Pricing is Good Policy — Democrats Should Embrace It
Let’s be clear: the Governor’s announcement to “indefinitely delay implementation” is effectively a cancellation of congestion pricing.
‘Gridlock’ Gov’s Congestion Pricing Retreat May Trigger Pro-Toll Lawsuits
Hochul's congestion pricing betrayal might end up in court.
Reporter’s Notebook: Where Were You The Day Congestion Pricing Died (Maybe)?
Gov. Hochul's gambit has not gone well, with spirits in Albany only buoyed by me, Dave, showing up to the Capitol to crack some jokes and yell.
City Officials Demand Congestion Pricing Despite Eric Adams’s Deference to Hochul
Mayor Adams supports Gov. Hochul for delaying congestion pricing, but top-level appointees in his administration are urgently speaking out in favor of the tolls.
Council Urges State to Expand City’s Tiny Red Light Camera Program to 600 Intersections
The state is expected to follow suit. But what happened to the promise of 1,325 intersections?
Two Huge Questions About ‘Gridlock Gov.’ Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Delay
Can she even do this? And does she have a revenue plan? Maybe and no seem to be the answers.
Investigations
Car Crashes by City Workers Cost Taxpayers $180M in Payouts Last Year: Report
A record number of victims of crashes involving city employees in city-owned cars filed claims in fiscal year 2023 — and settlements with victims have jumped 23 percent, a new report shows.
GHOST TAGS: Inside NYC’s Black Market for Temporary License Plates
Read all three parts of Jesse Coburn's award-winning investigation.
‘A Very Dangerous Job’: Dozens of NYC School Crossing Guards Injured by Drivers Since 2012, Records Show
As thousands of guards returned to street corners across the city last week for the reopening of public schools, records obtained by Streetsblog reveal the dangers that guards face on the job.
Thursday’s Headlines: So How Was Your Day Edition
The only story yesterday was Gov. Hochul's decision to shelve congestion pricing.
Congestion Pricing Advocates Demand Answers As Hochul Betrays Them … And Herself
Hundreds of protesters rushed to Gov. Hochul's Midtown office on Wednesday to protest the governor's decision to abandon congestion pricing.
Spin Zone: Fact-Checking Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Video
Hochul's logic for abandoning congestion pricing was dubious, and her commitment to her stated gridlock and climate goals are in the dustbin.
Four Ways that NY Gov. Hochul’s Cancelation of Congestion Pricing is Bad for America
The plan was always controversial, but supporters have rightly pointed out that politicians need to act boldly, lest our society fail to meet its stated goals.
KOMANOFF: Hochul Must Remember the Facts of Congestion Pricing’s Benefits
Gov. Hochul should stay the course and usher in the bright and brand-new day that congestion pricing promises.
Congestion Pricing
Gov. Hochul Should Read Gov. Hochul’s Press Releases about the Benefits of Congestion Pricing
Gov. Hochul once touted the central business tolling plan as "powerful" and "transformative" for the city. That was then.
Wider Crosstown Bike Lanes Coming on 2 Midtown Strips
It's the latest effort to take advantage of the predicted reduction in vehicle traffic from congestion pricing and increase cycling.
Monday’s Headlines: More Weird Coverage from the Times Edition
Another day, another chance to point out flaws in the Times's coverage of congestion pricing. Plus other news.
Red Hook Push for Bus to Manhattan Grows as MTA Eyes ‘Options’
Red Hook residents want a direct bus to Manhattan now!
