This Week in Politics: Gov. Hochul digs up some money for the MTA

WNYC News | Aug 3, 2024

Governor Hochul's congestion-pricing pause has the state looking through the proverbial couch cushions to find money for the MTA.

This week, the governor announced the state would put up $54 million so the MTA can resume work on the extension of the Second Avenue subway.

But where's that money coming from?

WNYC's Albany reporter Jon Campbell joins Weekend Edition host David Furst to discuss the week in politics.

 

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