NY Gov Hochul Faces Backlash for Indefinite Delay of NYC Congestion Pricing
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Advocates for congestion pricing in New York City are outraged after Governor Kathy Hochul indefinitely suspended the plan, citing concerns about its impact on Manhattan's economic recovery. The decision, which came just weeks before the program's launch, has been described as a betrayal by supporters who have long fought for the initiative aimed at reducing traffic and funding subway improvements.
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- Business Leaders 'Furious' at Hochul Reversal on Manhattan Congestion Charge THE CITY
- New York governor delays plan to fund transit and fight traffic with big tolls on Manhattan drivers The Associated Press
- NY Gov Hochul delays controversial NYC congestion pricing plan ‘indefinitely’ CNN
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