Republicans issued a plea to President-elect Trump to halt New York's congestion pricing plan, as Democrats signaled they want to restart it quickly before he takes office.
Gov. Kathy Hochul officially revived congestion pricing at a Thursday announcement. The Manhattan tolls, which will take effect at the start of 2025, were
President-elect Donald Trump told The Post on Thursday that he opposes Gov. Kathy Hochul's revived plan for congestion pricing for vehicles that drive through certain parts of New York City, calling it the "most regressive tax known to womankind."
Gov. Kathy Hochul officially announced Thursday that she will lift her "pause" on the controversial toll program for New York City -- paving the way it to take effect by the New Year.
After initially pausing the congestion pricing plan last June, just weeks before its planned rollout, Hochul is now moving forward with renewed urgency following the election of Donald Trump.
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