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Friday’s Headlines: Dizzoner The Mayor Edition
Mayor Adams was less than happy to take questions on congestion pricing as Gov. Hochul moved to limit his power. Plus more news.
February 21, 2025
The Sound of Silence: Mayor Adams Ducks Questions About Trump’s Move to Kill Congestion Pricing
Mayor Adams refused to stand up for New York City transit riders.
February 20, 2025
Parking? Lots! Trump Aide on Anti-Congestion Toll Push is Married to Manhattan Garage Magnate
One of President Trump's anti-congestion pricing mouthpieces has a notable conflict of interest: her husband owns more than a dozen parking garages in the very part of Manhattan where driving has been reduced by the toll.
February 20, 2025
Thursday’s Headlines: King Donald the First Edition
President Trump not only killed congestion pricing on Wednesday, as first reported by the Post, but he and the White House also pronounced him "king."
February 20, 2025
Hochul Finally Finds Her Voice in Defending Congestion Pricing From ‘King’ Trump
Gov. Hochul scorned President Trump for killing congestion pricing, finally loudly and proudly standing up for the tolling program.
February 20, 2025
NYC Subway Riders to Trump: Drop Dead
"For him to cancel congestion pricing is insane. It just shows that he doesn’t really care about New Yorkers," said one straphanger. "He's a scumbag," said another.
February 19, 2025
Wednesday’s Headlines: Mayor in a Whirlwind Edition
Mayor Adams will learn more about his fate today. Plus other news.
February 19, 2025
Tuesday’s Headlines: A Mayor Without an Administration Edition
Four deputy mayors are resigning. Where does that leave our fair city? Plus other news?
February 18, 2025
U.S. DOT Moves to Rescind Billions for ‘Woke’ Transportation on Feb. 18 — So Advocates Must Speak Up Now
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has promised to call on Congress to slash vast funding for climate and DEIA.
February 14, 2025
Friday’s Headlines: Pressure on City Hall Edition
The MTA needs more and more money from the city — is Mayor Adams too distracted to ensure New York City gets bang for its buck? Plus more news.
February 14, 2025
