Empire State Today

NYGOP Chair Ed Cox has responded to reports that Governor Kathy Hochul is considering an election-year delay of the New York City congestion pricing plan.

“Governor Hochul’s proposed delay of the New York City congestion toll is blatant political opportunism. This is a desperate move to buy votes ahead of an election that Democrats are going to lose,” Cox stated.

He further criticized the plan, arguing, “The congestion toll unfairly burdens hardworking New Yorkers and small businesses. Delaying it temporarily isn’t enough. Governor Hochul should abandon this flawed plan entirely.”

Cox concluded his remarks by calling for a permanent end to the toll: “No more election-year gimmicks. Governor Hochul should scrap the toll for good.”