Congestion

New York Judge Upholds Legal Challenge Against Governor’s Delay of Manhattan Congestion Fee

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NEW YORK — In a significant legal development, a Manhattan judge has refused to reject lawsuits aimed at Governor Kathy Hochul’s controversial decision to indefinitely delay the implementation of a new congestion pricing plan. The congestion tax, initially set to be enforced starting June 30, was designed to apply approximately a $15 toll to vehicles entering central Manhattan, funneling an estimated $1 billion annually into transit system enhancements. This judicial decision ensures that the matter will proceed through the courts, compelling Governor Hochul to provide a legal defense for her action. The litigation is spearheaded … Read more

Governor Hochul Enlists High-Profile Attorney to Tackle Congestion Pricing Lawsuits Amid Political Controversy

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New York, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to temporarily halt congestion pricing has led to legal battles, prompting the governor to enlist the services of Boyd Johnson, a high-profile attorney known for representing New York City Mayor Eric Adams in a federal campaign finance investigation. Johnson, a partner at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP, specializes in white-collar defense and has become a significant figure in legal circles involving government leadership. Hochul’s office officially retained Johnson on August 15, a move that came after the state’s Attorney General Letitia James indicated a conflict … Read more

NYC Transit Riders and Workers File Lawsuit Against MTA Following Gov. Hochul’s Congestion Pricing Pause

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New York City, NY – A new lawsuit spearheaded by city officials and a prominent transport workers union is taking aim at the Metropolitan Transportation Finished Authority (MTA), challenging the consequences of Governor Kathy Hochul’s abrupt suspension of the city’s congestion pricing scheme. This legal action, led by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams, and Transport Workers Union of America Local 100, claims that the suspension has triggered unjustified cuts to bus services, affecting thousands of commuters. Scheduled to initiate on June 30, the congestion pricing initiative was anticipated to … Read more

MTA CEO Remains Confident in the Legality of New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan Amidst New Jersey Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) – The CEO of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) remains confident in the legality and feasibility of New York’s congestion pricing plan, despite a recent lawsuit filed by neighboring New Jersey that could potentially halt the program. Janno Lieber, MTA CEO, expressed his conviction during an interview on CBS’s “The Point with Marcia Cramer” on Sunday, stating that all aspects of the plan have been carefully implemented and are compliant with the law. The congestion pricing plan, proposed by New York officials, aims to toll drivers traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan … Read more