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Hochul rips NJ over congestion pricing: ''What do we care?''

[NYPOST] Tough-talker Gov. Kathy Hochul dissed the Garden State Thursday over its war against her hated congestion pricing toll, sniping: ''What do we care what New Jersey thinks?''

The governor admitted to insulting 9.5 million of her neighbors when she was trying to convince President Trump last week to reverse his decision to scrap federal approval for the scheme to hit drivers with a $9 fee to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.

Hochul said her main gripe with the Trump administration's move was US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy using New Jersey, at least in part, to justify abruptly nixing the toll. Duffy lives in New Jersey with his family.

''First of all, the most offensive thing I found in the letter from Sean Duffy was citing New Jersey, saying they don't like this program,'' Hochul said on MSNBC's ''Morning Joe'' as she recalled details of her private meeting with Trump.

Posted by Fred 2025-03-01 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11158 views ] Top

#1 New York just keeps electing non-serious politicians. What are we supposed to believe Hochul is awesome at?

Grind New York in the ground (from a Federal level) until their voters wake up. Ditto for Illinois (hello Chicago!).

Posted by Crusader 2025-03-01 02:00|| 2025-03-01 02:00|| Front Page Top

#2 There is probably a Commerce Clause suit available if the subway tolls do not also have congestion pricing.

Posted by Super Hose 2025-03-01 08:19|| 2025-03-01 08:19|| Front Page Top