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Congestion pricing

Yellow Taxi Drivers and Riders Warn Upcoming New Cab Fee Is a Bad Idea

"I know we have to fight congestion, but Jesus, they're already getting monies from our ride."
By Madina Toure

Here’s What You Need to Know About the Latest New York State Budget

The budget includes an extra charge for taxis and for-hire vehicles, a revised sexual harassment policy and more money for public housing.
By Madina Toure

What Will Save New York City’s Subways—Millionaires Tax or Congestion Pricing?

Last year's summer of hell in the subway has forced the city and the state to find a way to fund repairs.
By Madina Toure
The city and the state are sparring over who should fund repairs to the struggling subway system.

Think the Subways Are Bad Now? MTA Warns That City Hall Could Make Trains Even Worse

By Madina Toure
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, who is also a developer, at his upcoming South Williamsburg development.

Eliot Spitzer Pinpoints the Hottest Up-And-Coming NYC Neighborhoods

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo tour the site of the bomb blast on 23rd Street in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood on Sept. 18, 2016 in New York City.

De Blasio Meets with Cuomo in Albany Amid Disagreements Over MTA Funding

By Madina Toure
City Council Speaker Corey Johnson speaks at the Association for a Better New York's power breakfast for the first time.

NYC Council Speaker Blasts Officials Over Subway Problems

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials held a press conference at Brooklyn Borough Hall on Aug. 7, 2017 to announce the mayor's millionaires tax proposal.

Subway Squabble: New York Officials Lash Out Over MTA Funding

By Madina Toure
MTA Chairman Joe Lhota emerges from the Bowling Green subway station as he arrives at MTA headquarters for his first day as the new MTA Board Chairman on June 23, 2017. (Photo by Jefferson Siegel/NY Daily News via Getty Images)

MTA Denies Agency Drove Up Number of Power-Related Subway Delays

By Madina Toure
A picture taken on Sept. 18, 2017 shows heavy traffic in the streets of New York the day before the opening of the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly. (Photo credit should read LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP/Getty Images)

NYC Could Become First American City to Charge for Driving a Car

By Madina Toure
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his partner Sandra Lee take part in the New Year's Eve inaugural ride on the new Second Avenue Subway on Dec. 31, 2016 in New York City.

Cuomo Pushes for NYC Funding for Subway Repairs, Congestion Pricing

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio.

De Blasio Says Cuomo’s Congestion Pricing Plan Seems ‘Inconceivable’

By Madina Toure
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a millionaires tax to fix the subway and fund fares for low-income New Yorkers.

De Blasio: Albany Will Back Tax on Wealthy Due to Grassroots Pressure

By Madina Toure
The Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges would have tolls under Move NY. (Photo by John Moore for Getty Images)

City Council Progressives Will Back New Congestion Pricing Plan

By Ross Barkan
Bill de Blasio earlier this month. (Photo: Rob Bennett/NYC Mayor's Office)

De Blasio: ‘No Appetite’ in Albany for Tolls on East River Bridges

By Will Bredderman
(Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images)

Next Week/This Week: Uber, Uber Alles

By Observer Politics Team
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito. (Photo: Vanessa Ogle)

Council Speaker ‘Leaning Towards’ Supporting New Congestion Pricing Plan

By Ross Barkan
Queens Borough President Melinda Katz. (Photo: Ross Barkan)

A Pack of Queens Democrats Oppose New Congestion Pricing Plan

By Ross Barkan
The Brooklyn Bridge would be hit with a toll under a new congestion pricing plan. (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Mayor Does Not Include Congestion Pricing in Sustainability Plan

By Ross Barkan

Nine Democrats Back New Congestion Pricing Plan

By Ross Barkan
Comptroller Scott Stringer.

City Comptroller Is Receptive to New Congestion Pricing Plan

By Ross Barkan
Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.

Council Speaker Is Open to New Congestion Pricing Plan

By Ross Barkan
Queens State Senator Jose Peralta.

State Senator Backs Congestion Pricing Plan for New York City

By Ross Barkan
The Brooklyn Bridge would be hit with a toll under a new congestion pricing plan. (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Bronx Councilman James Vacca Backs ‘Move NY’ Congestion Pricing Plan

By Jillian Jorgensen
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