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Monday's Headlines: Congestion Pricing Cometh Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA Board will vote on congestion pricing, with planned toll increases from $9 to $15 by 2031.

Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan | amNewYork

Gov. Hochul postponed NY's congestion pricing, affecting $15B transit upgrades, raising $1B annually for MTA's century-old system.

MTA's $68.4B capital program is pure fiction -unless Hochul steps up

Gov. Hochul needs to take decisive leadership for the MTA's $68.4 billion capital program to succeed.

Opinion: What Subway Riders Need to Know 90 Days into the Congestion Pricing 'Pause' - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's funding pause has significantly impacted NYC's transit system and environmental health.

Hamstrung! Congestion Pricing 'Pause' Screws Over the Next MTA Capital Plan: Report - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause is delaying the MTA's capital plan by potentially several years, highlighting a significant funding shortfall.

Streetsies 2024: The Year in Fake Pictures - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog utilized creative imagery to critique and comment on various controversial actions and events impacting New York's transit and labor issues this year.

Monday's Headlines: Congestion Pricing Cometh Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The MTA Board will vote on congestion pricing, with planned toll increases from $9 to $15 by 2031.

Congestion pricing: $15 BILLION in transit improvements in jeopardy after Hochul halts Manhattan toll plan | amNewYork

Gov. Hochul postponed NY's congestion pricing, affecting $15B transit upgrades, raising $1B annually for MTA's century-old system.

MTA's $68.4B capital program is pure fiction -unless Hochul steps up

Gov. Hochul needs to take decisive leadership for the MTA's $68.4 billion capital program to succeed.

Opinion: What Subway Riders Need to Know 90 Days into the Congestion Pricing 'Pause' - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's funding pause has significantly impacted NYC's transit system and environmental health.

Hamstrung! Congestion Pricing 'Pause' Screws Over the Next MTA Capital Plan: Report - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause is delaying the MTA's capital plan by potentially several years, highlighting a significant funding shortfall.

Streetsies 2024: The Year in Fake Pictures - Streetsblog New York City

Streetsblog utilized creative imagery to critique and comment on various controversial actions and events impacting New York's transit and labor issues this year.
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Derailed? Gov. Hochul May Rip Up MTA Capital Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul may not fill the $33-billion gap in the MTA capital plan, risking smaller funding amid pressure from transit advocates.

Tuesday's Headline: Six-Figure Ad Buy Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates for congestion pricing criticize Gov. Hochul's delays, citing urgent need for tolling to improve traffic and air quality while funding public transit.

Derailed? Gov. Hochul May Rip Up MTA Capital Plan - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul may not fill the $33-billion gap in the MTA capital plan, risking smaller funding amid pressure from transit advocates.

Tuesday's Headline: Six-Figure Ad Buy Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates for congestion pricing criticize Gov. Hochul's delays, citing urgent need for tolling to improve traffic and air quality while funding public transit.
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Friday's Headlines: Taking Its Toll Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing cancellation by Gov. Hochul creates confusion in Albany and raises questions about MTA funding.

Friday's Headlines Ask, 'Was It Worth It, Governor?' - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul faces backlash for halting congestion pricing, losing support among New Yorkers.

Hochul Ditches $10K Fundraiser For Car Dealers Amid Congestion Pricing Uproar - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul backed out of a fundraiser hosted by the car lobby amid controversy over congestion pricing, emphasizing the significance of her decision-making process.

Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's power play echoes infamous rulers in history, needing legislative intervention for transit funding.

N.Y. Lawmakers End Session Without Replacing Congestion Pricing Revenue

Democratic lawmakers announced leaving Albany without plugging funding gap from congestion pricing backtrack, leaving billion-dollar hole in MTA budget.

Monday's Headlines: Far From the Madding Crowd Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's engagement with out-of-towners contrasts sharply with her avoidance of local critics, highlighting a disconnect in her transportation policy approach.

Friday's Headlines: Taking Its Toll Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Congestion pricing cancellation by Gov. Hochul creates confusion in Albany and raises questions about MTA funding.

Friday's Headlines Ask, 'Was It Worth It, Governor?' - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul faces backlash for halting congestion pricing, losing support among New Yorkers.

Hochul Ditches $10K Fundraiser For Car Dealers Amid Congestion Pricing Uproar - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul backed out of a fundraiser hosted by the car lobby amid controversy over congestion pricing, emphasizing the significance of her decision-making process.

Crazy Talk: In New Speech, Hochul Declares Dictatorial Powers, But Also Begs Legislature for Bailout - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's power play echoes infamous rulers in history, needing legislative intervention for transit funding.

N.Y. Lawmakers End Session Without Replacing Congestion Pricing Revenue

Democratic lawmakers announced leaving Albany without plugging funding gap from congestion pricing backtrack, leaving billion-dollar hole in MTA budget.

Monday's Headlines: Far From the Madding Crowd Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul's engagement with out-of-towners contrasts sharply with her avoidance of local critics, highlighting a disconnect in her transportation policy approach.
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Hochul: Elevated security at Cricket World Cup following terror alert

Gov. Hochul ordered elevated security for India-Pakistan Cricket World Cup match in NYC following pro-ISIS threats. Nearly 2 million applied for tickets.

Adams, Hochul mostly avoid each other at West Indian Day festivities amid friction over NYC migrant crisis

Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul maintained distance at West Indian Day parade amid ongoing political tensions.
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New York Governor Regrets Saying Black Kids in the Bronx Don't Know What a Computer Is

Gov. Hochul regrets implying Black children in the Bronx are unfamiliar with computers.

Kathy Hochul's dim slur on black kids and computers exposes Dems' condescending ignorance

Lawmakers criticize Gov. Hochul for offensive comments about black children's knowledge.

New York Governor Regrets Saying Black Kids in the Bronx Don't Know What a Computer Is

Gov. Hochul regrets implying Black children in the Bronx are unfamiliar with computers.

Kathy Hochul's dim slur on black kids and computers exposes Dems' condescending ignorance

Lawmakers criticize Gov. Hochul for offensive comments about black children's knowledge.
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Albany's budget deal locks in an uglier future for New York

Gov. Hochul prevented new tax hikes, but the emergency tax remains, alongside a compromised budget deal impacting various sectors negatively.

Slain NYC detective's wake gets politicized: Letters to the Editor - April 4, 2024

Hochul's attendance at NYPD Det. Diller's wake caused controversy and criticism.
Readers express outrage at Hochul's visit and her policies regarding criminals.

NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller's neighbor, a retired 9/11 responder, says Hochul, DAs have 'blood on their hands

Retired 9/11 first responder criticizes Gov. Hochul and justice system for fatal shooting.
Multiple arrests for suspects involved in fatal shooting of NYPD Officer Diller.
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Hochul defends deploying National Guard in NYC subways after 'war zone' backlash

Gov. Hochul deploys National Guard in NYC subway stations to deter crime and ease commuter anxiety.
Hochul emphasizes using National Guard in a supportive role and highlights their presence as a crime deterrent in response to recent violent attacks.

What's Really Going on in the NYC Subway?

Gov. Hochul announced National Guard deployment in NYC subways for increased surveillance.
Critics are concerned about the heavy-handed response and potential unconstitutionality of the plan.

Hochul defends deploying National Guard in NYC subways after 'war zone' backlash

Gov. Hochul deploys National Guard in NYC subway stations to deter crime and ease commuter anxiety.
Hochul emphasizes using National Guard in a supportive role and highlights their presence as a crime deterrent in response to recent violent attacks.

What's Really Going on in the NYC Subway?

Gov. Hochul announced National Guard deployment in NYC subways for increased surveillance.
Critics are concerned about the heavy-handed response and potential unconstitutionality of the plan.
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Hochul v. legislature: the blame game has begun

Top state Senate Democrat criticizes Gov. Hochul's housing plan
The plan includes incentives for localities to declare themselves as 'pro-housing' communities

Wednesday's Headlines: State of the State 2024 Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Gov. Hochul announced her transportation-related agenda in her State of the State speech.
Highlights included the potential third phase of the Second Avenue subway and cracking down on toll and fare evasion.

NY governor's subway mask ban proposal sparks debate over right to anonymous protest

Gov. Hochul's proposal to ban masks on the New York subway is controversial due to concerns about civil liberties, disability rights, and conflicts with anti-mask laws.

New leadership at OCM aims to fix botched legal cannabis industry in NYS

Gov. Hochul appointed a new leadership team to revamp the Office of Cannabis Management and address challenges in the industry.
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