David Meyer
‘Fantasy’ Tabloid: MTA Slams ‘Egregious and Misleading’ Post Story — But Then Admits Rise In Toll Evasion
The MTA lost $240 million to un-billed and unpaid tolls in 2023 — a big number, but not as big as a "particularly egregious and misleading" story in The Post claimed, officials said.
Monday’s Headlines: Evasive Maneuvers Edition
Unpaid MTA bridge and tunnel tolls may be an even bigger problem than previously understood. Plus more news.
Friday’s Headlines: Ice Ice Baby Edition
Icy bike lanes posed hazards for New York City cyclists all week, but temperatures are finally going to get above freezing today. Plus more news.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Curb Enthusiasm Edition
New York City will launch five "microhub" delivery zones in Brooklyn and Manhattan this spring or earlier, officials said. Plus more news.
IT’S WORKING: Initial Data Show Congestion Pricing Has Stemmed The Tide of Years of Increasing Traffic
Travel times are down an average of 34 percent across the eight bridges and tunnels into the Central Business District, which saw a 7.5-percent drop in overall traffic, according to MTA figures.
Monday’s Headlines: Sore Losers Edition
The New York Post continues to lie about congestion pricing, which early evidence shows is doing what it's supposed to do. Plus more news.
Janno Lieber Slams GOP Rep. Lawler’s Anti-MTA ‘Grievance’ Politics, Potty Talk in Opposing Congestion Pricing
"Like many things, it’s hard to do good policy sometimes when you’re surrounded by grievance politics," Lieber said, responding to a congressman who said he needs "an enema."
Monday’s Headlines: Congestion Pricing Hysteria Edition
It's congestion pricing Day 2 in New York City. Here's a round-up of the coverage (and commentary) of Day 1.
Monday’s Headlines: One Last Fundraising Pitch Edition
One last pitch for some donations, plus other news.
2024 in Review: The Year Congestion Pricing Almost Finally Happened (Again)
Kathy Hochul blew a $15 billion hole in the MTA's budget. As of publication, there's no guarantee it'll be filled come Jan. 5.
