More than two months after pausing congestion pricing, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday she is 'massaging' a proposal through Albany to replace the money lost
said Tuesday she is “massaging” a proposal through Albany to replace the money lost from the Manhattan toll freeze — though she is still vague on the details of how else to raise $15 billion for mass transit improvements.
Hochul has assured the public that replacement funding will materialize in next year’s state budget, but has not gone into detail on what those plans include, while also insisting the pause is only temporary. “It was just too much for New Yorkers at that time. $15, all at once, impacting people who are struggling, working hard in our city,” said Hochul. “$3800 a year for teachers, firefighters, police, healthcare workers, pizza delivery, businesses were concerned so I think people understand what was behind it.”
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