Congestion pricing was supposed to be implemented in less than two weeks, however Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a pause on the program.
The tolling program was meant to combat traffic, reduce emissions and fund billions of dollars’ worth of MTA projects.
State Sen. Liz Krueger has called Hochul’s reversal a reckless decision and a slap in the face to the next generation.
Krueger, who is the chair of the Senate Finance Committee, joined NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza on “Inside City Hall” Monday to discuss more.
Her district in Manhattan includes all or parts of the neighborhoods of Upper East Side, Lenox Hill and Midtown Manhattan.