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Murphy Asks Trump to Review NYC Congestion Pricing Plan

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy urged the Trump administration to review New York City's congestion pricing plan, citing an incomplete environmental impact study and negative effects on New Jersey, while New York Governor Kathy Hochul warned of a $15 billion funding shortfall if the plan is scrapped...

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Trump's Presidency Fuels Fear Among NYC's Undocumented Immigrants Amidst Migrant Influx

In New York City, Peruvian asylum seeker Deyvid faces uncertainty and fear due to Trump's threatened mass deportations, while the city grapples with a surge in migrants from Southern states, strained resources, and shifting public opinion on immigration.

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NYC Shuts Down Floyd Bennett Field Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline

New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant tent city over the weekend, relocating roughly 2,000 migrants to other shelters amid a decline in new arrivals and ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration, though the move disrupts routines for many.

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NYC Congestion Pricing Exempts UN Personnel, Sparking Outrage

New York City's Congestion Relief Zone, charging drivers \$9-21.60 daily south of 60th Street, has exempted U.N. personnel from fees, sparking outrage from Councilwoman Vickie Paladino who cites past instances of unpaid fines by diplomats, including over \$100,000 in unpaid parking tickets by Russia...

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New York City's Congestion Pricing: Early Impacts and Challenges

New York City launched a congestion pricing program on April 23rd, charging drivers \$9 to enter lower Manhattan during peak hours to fund public transit improvements, aiming to alleviate traffic and raise \$500-800 million annually, despite opposition and challenges.

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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing, Charging Drivers Up to $9

New York City launched a congestion pricing program on January 5th, 2025, charging drivers up to \$9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours to alleviate traffic and fund public transit, despite facing political opposition and previous delays.

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NYC Mayor Adams Defends Attending Trump Inauguration Amidst MLK Day Criticism

New York City Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism for attending President Trump's inauguration instead of several Martin Luther King Jr. Day events, defending his choice by citing the need for collaboration with the president and presenting supportive text messages. The decision sparked condemnation fr...

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NYC Subway Crime Surge Prompts $77 Million Security Increase

New York Governor Kathy Hochul deployed 1050 additional NYPD officers to NYC subway platforms and trains from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for six months at a cost of $77 million, in response to a recent rise in crime.

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NYC Closes Major Migrant Shelter Amid Arrival Decline

New York City closed its Floyd Bennett Field migrant shelter, relocating roughly 2,000 people amid a decline in new arrivals and concerns about the incoming Trump administration's immigration policies; the move, while reducing shelter capacity, disrupts routines for many families.

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NYC Launches Congestion Pricing: A U.S. First

New York City implemented congestion pricing, becoming the first U.S. city to do so; the policy charges vehicles entering congested zones during peak times, generating an estimated \$1 billion annually to fund public transit improvements and reduce traffic and emissions.

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NYC Subway Arson Murder Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was indicted for the murder of Debrina Kawam, 57, whom he allegedly set on fire on a NYC subway car on December 22, 2024, prompting increased police presence and highlighting safety concerns in the city's transit system.

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New York City Implements Congestion Pricing to Ease Traffic and Fund Transit

New York City launched a congestion pricing plan on Sunday, charging drivers \$9 to enter Manhattan during peak hours to alleviate traffic, improve air quality, and fund transit upgrades; the plan follows similar initiatives in London, Singapore, and Stockholm.

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