Just weeks after it went into effect, the Trump administration revoked its federal approval of New York City’s congestion pricing tolling plan Wednesday.
Reactions to the news – ranging from high praise to outright dismay – began pouring in immediately. Below, NY1 has compiled notable responses to the decision.
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Eastbound lanes reopened at the Hamilton Avenue exit around 11 a.m. following hours of delays
Subway crime is down 24% year-over-year, felony assaults are down 4.4% as of Sunday, according to the NYPD.
Now, the agency will start using the sensors to weigh trucks heading toward Staten Island.
Hochul says the tolls are working and will stay on saying that traffic in the central business district is down, and business is up.
Expect to see slowdowns and service changes on some train lines as the city completes planned construction projects.
Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency would "provide New York with a 30-day extension as discussions continue."
