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Senate appeal over congestion-pricing amendment fails; senators call for MTA audit and repeal
Summary
A floor appeal to allow an amendment aimed at repealing congestion pricing and ordering an audit of the MTA was rejected; proponents argued congestion pricing harms commuters, building trades and small businesses.
A procedural appeal on the New York State Senate floor on Feb. 24, 2025 sought to permit an amendment that would repeal congestion pricing and order an audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, but the appeal failed and the underlying bill was restored to the noncontroversial calendar and later passed.
Senator Martins argued on the Senate floor that congestion pricing imposes a financial burden on suburban commuters, first responders and small businesses that bring supplies into Manhattan. Martins said the MTA should be audited and that…
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