"To those cynics who question my motivation, I approach every decision through one lens: What is best for New Yorkers," Hochul said in her pre-recorded video on Wednesday.But some of those New Yorkers are out in full force today – criticizing the Governor’s out of the blue 11th hour flip on congestion pricing that would have charged many drivers entering Manhattan below 60th street around $15 a day – generating billions for the MTA while reducing congestion.
According to numerous sources, Hochul is now trying to pressure the state legislature to increase taxes on businesses – even though there are 24 hours left of the legislative year.According to one source who sat through one of these closed-door meetings – the proposal went over like a "lead balloon."Lawmakers are "extremely upset", the source continued, and there is very little appetite to take up this sort of proposal.