Hochul continues to face heat on congestion pricing two months later, Thursday Reads

And N.Y. Republicans now have a bill on the 9/11 plea deal that was revoked.

Good afternoon — it’s Thursday and International Cat Day. 😸

THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2024

TODAY’S CAPCON:

• Congestion pricing was put on pause two months ago but Gov. Kathy Hochul can’t escape the issue.

• N.Y. Republicans are sponsoring a bill related to the now-revoked plea deal with the architect of 9/11.

• Thursday Reads.

🌧️ Tonight’s Weather: Albany: Rain likely, high 60s. New York City: Rain likely, low 70s. (National Weather Service)

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❗ CapCon Note: I’ve been on double duty this week covering the Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. ballot access trial, so we’ve been sending you some lighter newsletters.

But you’re not missing anything, I promise. The news has been slow. Knock on wood.

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(New York Governor’s Office)

⚖️ Hochul can’t escape congestion pricing two months after ‘indefinite delay’

🚗 The attorney general’s office has decided not to defend the Hochul administration in a lawsuit challenging her decision.

Democrats — particularly in Manhattan — are still not happy with Gov. Kathy HOCHUL.

It’s been about two months since she announced an “indefinite pause” of congestion pricing, the $15 toll that was set to take effect in the busiest parts of Manhattan last month.

• The toll was intended to reduce traffic congestion and emissions while providing another revenue stream for mass transit in the city.

That decision has stuck to Hochul like syrup from a New York sugar maple.