The Town of Hempstead's legal team failed to appear at a scheduled court hearing on congestion pricing, leading to confusion and frustration in the courtroom. Justice Arthur Engoron and representatives from the MTA were ready for the proceedings, but the Hempstead lawyers claimed ignorance about the hearing date. Engoron, noting the legal team's oversight, temporarily engaged with audience law students before offering a virtual alternative for the hearing. This incident highlighted communication issues among the parties involved, making for a humorous and chaotic courtroom scene.
Justice Arthur Engoron noted the confusion surrounding the attorneys' absence, emphasizing that the hearing had been scheduled weeks in advance and updates were available.
Roberta Kaplan humorously remarked on the situation of the absent lawyers, suggesting that perhaps they were avoiding the tolls of congestion pricing altogether.
The clerk acknowledged the presence of MTA attorneys who were well aware of the scheduled hearing and criticized the Hempstead lawyers for their neglect.
Engoron resolved the situation by offering to conduct the hearing virtually, hilariously instructing absent lawyers to prepare accordingly for a Microsoft Teams meeting.
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