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Transit and environmental advocates sue NY governor over decision to halt Manhattan congestion toll



Washington Post

July 25, 2024






Photo: AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews


Transit and environmental advocacy groups in New York have filed lawsuits challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to block a plan for a new $15 congestion toll on Manhattan drivers


BY PHILIP MARCELO I AP


"NEW YORK — Transit and environmental advocacy groups in New York filed lawsuits Thursday challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to block a plan to reduce traffic and raise billions for the city’s ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers.


The groups argue in two separate state Supreme Court suits that the Democrat violated the state’s laws and constitution when she indefinitely paused the fee, citing economic concerns...."





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