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A Teacher Speaks: Gov. Hochul’s Toll Exemptions Would Create a Privileged Class of Commuters

Working in a high-poverty school system, I want to avoid giving families a legitimate reason to see me selfish or privileged.

September 4, 2024

They Want YOU: Massive Protest for Subway Elevators on Sept. 8

Advocates will canvass the city on Sept. 8 to call attention to the subway accessibility impacts of Gov. Hochul's decision to nix congestion pricing.

August 30, 2024

State Legislators Say They Never Gave Hochul the Power to Pause Congestion Pricing

If the state legislature wanted to give Gov. Hochul power to "pause" congestion pricing, they would have written it into the law, a group of current and former state lawmakers said.

August 23, 2024

Monday’s Headlines: Watered-Down Toll Edition

Coming soon: Another giveaway to the city's placard elite? Plus other news.

August 19, 2024

Hicks Tricks: Journalist Offers Congestion Pricing Compromise That Just Might Work, Komanoff Says

"This isn’t about policy at this point. It’s about politics," wrote Nolan Hicks. "Politics is about winning. ... Advocates should make the offer. Hochul should take the deal."

August 9, 2024

Report: Nothing Besides Congestion Pricing Raises Money, Reduces Traffic and Improves the Air

Central business district tolling remains the only policy idea that can do it all, a new report from the MTA's in-house rider advocacy organization shows.

August 8, 2024

Thursday’s Headlines: Suit Yourself, Governor Edition

The gridlock governor is on her own in lawsuits seeking to restart congestion pricing. Plus other news.

August 8, 2024

Wednesday’s Headlines: RIP Congestion Pricing Edition

Well, it's pretty obvious that Gov. Hochul's so-called "pause" of congestion pricing is going to be fatal. Plus other news.

August 7, 2024

Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout

Hochul again defended her June 5 decision to "pause" the central business district tolls, using misinformation and channeling Louis XIV to do so.

August 2, 2024