NYC Marathon Faces $750K Toll Demand from MTA
New York Governor Kathy Hochul intervened to stop the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's attempt to impose a $750,000 toll on the organizers of the New York City Marathon, following public outrage and criticism. The MTA had demanded the hefty sum to cover lost toll revenue from shutting down the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge during the race, but the governor ordered the MTA to revert to the original deal, involving a $150,000 payment for security and staffing to close the bridge. Hochul also encouraged the non-profit to find other ways to generate revenue, and opposed raising the marathon entry fee to recoup MTA costs.