Could New York Ban Face Masks on the Subway? Here’s What to Know.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was exploring whether to reinstitute a partial ban on face coverings in New York City over concerns about their possible role in hate crimes.
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CreditJuan Arredondo for The New York Times Congestion Pricing Delay in New York Ripples Across the Country
Even as transit systems nationwide struggle, New York City’s transportation network appeared to finally score a major win with the now-paused tolling program.
By Ana Ley and
CreditLila Barth for The New York Times The Momentous Decision New York Almost Made
Chicago reversed the flow of a river. Boston put a highway underground. And New York, well, came close to enacting congestion pricing.
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CreditKarsten Moran for The New York Times It’s Tough to Get Things Done in New York. Here’s Why.
Congestion pricing was the latest ambitious proposal that couldn’t navigate New York’s rocky political terrain. It’s a tall order to achieve substantial change in the city.
By Dana Rubinstein and
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How Governor Hochul Decided to Kill Congestion Pricing in New York
Although the governor said she long feared the program might hurt New York City’s economy, she never disclosed her reservations, leaving some feeling betrayed.
By Grace Ashford, Dana Rubinstein and
CreditHiroko Masuike/The New York Times Supporters of Congestion Pricing Are Furious at Hochul’s ‘Betrayal’
Advocates who have been fighting for decades for the program were shocked by the governor’s sudden move and lamented its impact on funding for the city’s subway.
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CreditKarsten Moran for The New York Times Does Gov. Hochul, a Buffalo Native, Really Get New York City?
Governor Hochul is more of an outsider to New York City than most of her predecessors. Critics say that put her at a disadvantage in dealing with congestion pricing.
By Jesse McKinley and
CreditCindy Schultz for The New York Times In Final Analysis, N.Y. Legislative Session Is Defined by Its Omissions
The State Legislature passed a climate bill that would force polluters to pay into a “cost recovery” fund, but the focus of the session’s last days was on the collapse of congestion pricing.
By Grace Ashford and
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Congestion Pricing Suspension Halts $16.5 Billion in Subway Upgrades
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it is making drastic cuts to the transit system’s capital plan after Gov. Kathy Hochul’s halted the tolling program.
By Ana Ley
Canceling Congestion Pricing Could Kill 100,000 New York Jobs
Thousands of high-paying jobs in the state could be at risk if the funding that had been expected from congestion pricing is not restored, a new report says.
By Stefanos Chen
Federal Judge Rebuffs a Central Argument of Congestion Pricing Lawsuits
The three cases are among several filed by opponents of the tolling program, which was halted by Gov. Kathy Hochul this month.
By Winnie Hu and Ana Ley
Why the Subways Are Crucial to New York’s Future
By James Barron
What to Know About New Social Media Protections for Children in New York
New York State passed a bill that will restrict the use of algorithms on minors’ social media feeds, in hopes of addressing mental health concerns.
By Claire Fahy
Out & aboutKathy Hochul, Usher and Babyface Turn Out for the Apollo
More than 1,000 musicians, politicians and philanthropists gathered in Harlem on Tuesday night to celebrate the theater’s 90th anniversary.
By Sarah Bahr
Opponents of Hochul’s Move to Halt Congestion Pricing May Go to Court
The New York City comptroller, Brad Lander, and a group of stakeholders have developed a legal strategy to overturn Gov. Kathy Hochul’s shutdown of the Midtown toll program.
By Dana Rubinstein
New York TodayWhy NYC Audubon Changed Its Name
The birding group has rebranded as NYC Bird Alliance because of John James Audubon’s connections to slavery.
By James Barron
M.T.A.’s Goal Now: Make Sure ‘System Doesn’t Fall Apart’
Janno Lieber said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority was reining in its ambitions after Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to halt congestion pricing.
By Ana Ley and Ed Shanahan
critic’s notebookWhat Made New York Great? Leadership. Where Is It Now?
The city was built on bold ideas. Suddenly Gov. Kathy Hochul paused a game-changing plan to fight congestion. Can we still do big things in a polarized moment?
By Michael Kimmelman
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