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Transit advocates and environmental groups have sued New York Governor Kathy Hochul over her abrupt pause on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's congestion pricing plan.
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MTA Board members voted Wednesday to pause the controversial plan to charge drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street, weeks after Governor Kathy Hochul pulled her support.
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U.S. Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) is looking to pass legislation that would specifically ban the MTA’s head, Janno Lieber, from spending federal funds on a personal driver or vehicle.
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A bite-sized look at what we’re hearing: Alex Jones is selling his 127-acre Texas game range to pay for his bankruptcy fight and the remaining damages owed to Sandy Hook families. Also, an investigation is underway into a Bridgeport police officer who shot a knife-wielding man on Thursday.
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In 2018, after investigations, convictions and promises to reign in overtime spending, the agency vowed to make changes. Now, due to staffing issues and the opening of the Grand Central Madison terminal, the MTA has shattered records for $1.42 billion in overtime.
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Connecticut commuters will see faster service on the Metro-North and Amtrak lines, according to Gov. Ned Lamont. That's because of the $6 billion in federal money the Biden Administration is spending over the next five years to straighten curves and replace old rail bridges in the state.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has approved a $19.3 billion budget for next year for several projects to improve transportation along the Long Island Rail Road.
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Republican lawmakers on Long Island say the plan to charge drivers who travel into Manhattan will hurt commuters and small businesses. They urged New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to drop her support for congestion pricing, calling it "highway robbery."
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New York commuters are one step closer to paying a toll when entering Manhattan below 60th Street after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted 9-1 to approve the congestion pricing plan.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has voted unanimously to raise fare prices in an attempt to make up for lost ridership during the pandemic. New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North fares will go up 4%.