New York legislative session ends without MTA bailout
New York's legislative session came to an end Friday without finding a plan to fund critical MTA projects that were depending on money from congestion pricing.
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New York's legislative session came to an end Friday without finding a plan to fund critical MTA projects that were depending on money from congestion pricing.
Friday night, Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her first public comments since her stunning announcement on the postponement of congestion pricing. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has more.
New York's Legislature is leaving Albany and ending its session without coming up with money to help the MTA complete critical infrastructure projects, sources tell CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.
As New York's Legislative session enters its final hours, a plan to provide funds for the MTA to continue critical upgrade projects is hanging by a thread after Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused the congestion pricing program in New York City. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has details.
Sources say Gov. Kathy Hochul neglected to tell MTA board members, who were shocked and stunned by the move on congestion pricing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing is now causing lawmakers in Albany to scramble to fund the MTA. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at what happens next.
The New York State Legislature is frantically trying to find a solution to help bail out the MTA after Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused the congestion pricing program in New York City, highly placed sources tell CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.
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Danny Pearlstein, Policy and Communications Director of Riders Alliance joins CBS New York to discuss what his organization and advocates for congestion pricing plan to do after the governor's decision to postpone the plan.
Some critics called Hochul's decision to postpone congestion pricing one of the biggest flip-flops ever in New York politics. Others, like drivers, praised the governor's announcement. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul suddenly announced the plan is on pause Wednesday, citing concerns about Manhattan's post-pandemic economic recovery. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction.
With the plans for congestion pricing now on hold, what's next for some important MTA projects that were already in the works? Transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook has more.
The MTA has said congestion pricing is needed to raise money for transit improvements. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what projects are on the line now that the plan is indefinitely delayed.
The MTA's congestion pricing webinars that were scheduled to start Wednesday have been postponed until further notice, along with the plan's start date.
New York City's congestion pricing start date is postponed indefinitely, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The new tolls were scheduled to start on June 30 -- less than a month away. CBS New York has team coverage of the reaction.
New York's congestion pricing could be delayed, because Gov. Kathy Hochul is concerned about the economic impact to Midtown, Manhattan, sources say.
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As New York City's congestion pricing start date inches closer, a federal judge is considering if lawsuits should proceed after hearing hours of arguments from people trying to stop it. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
As the start date approaches for congestion pricing in New York City, a federal judge will hear from three groups looking to pump the brakes on the plan. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
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