All the NYC transit upgrades that won't happen under congestion pricing freeze

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Stephen Nessen
WNYC News | Jun 27, 2024

More than $16 billion worth of work to upgrade and maintain New York City’s transit system will be halted due to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s pause of congestion pricing, MTA officials said on Wednesday. WNYC's Stephen Nessen reports on doomsday cuts announced by the transit agency.

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