President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing federal support for a controversial New York City toll program — a move that could halt it, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The Department of Transportation conversations,
Hochul has engaged when necessary. She told reporters the spending freeze is harmful and backed Attorney General Letitia James leading a multistate lawsuit to squelch the pause. James, who has tangled with Trump since his first term, is poised to become a national figure with him back in the presidency.
The Trump administration is thinking about blocking Democrats’ traffic congestion tax scheme in New York City, The New York Times
The $252 billion proposal represents the largest spending plan of Hochul’s tenure and includes a pledge to modestly decrease the tax rate on households making under $323,200 a year. She has also proposed an expansion of a child tax credit for those with children under 4 years old.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $77 million plan to clamp down on subway crime, while the MTA has also begun installing spikes on some of its turnstiles to stop fare evaders.
Governor Kathy Hochul continued her push for a bold initiative to ban cell phone use in schools, stating that a "war is being waged"
New York's congestion pricing has led to 1 million total fewer vehicles entering the busiest part of Manhattan and cut commuting times since the program began on Jan. 5, a transit agency said on Wednesday.
At state environmental conservation and energy budget hearing, groups seek more support of Adirondack Park initiatives.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $180 million state investment on Friday to improve healthcare access in Queens
The fear of deportation looms large for Pascal “Shakoure” Charpentier. After years of legal battles and advocacy, he remains at risk of being sent to Haiti, a country he’s never visited.
Jessica Tisch delivered her first State of the NYPD address, an event hosted by the nonprofit New York City Police Foundation.