New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced he filed a lawsuit to halt congestion pricing in neighboring New York, expressing concern for the environment and the working class.
It found that a majority of New Jersey voters, 57%, oppose New York City’s new congestion pricing toll, which charges $9 to vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street. The poll showed 21% support it, and 22% were unsure. Only 6% strongly support congestion pricing.
sent a letter to U.S. District Court in the District of New Jersey on Friday explaining the state's next legal moves against the tolling program to reduce congestion in Midtown Manhattan.
Gov. Phil Murphy wrote a letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and residents in his state.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy on Monday asked President Donald Trump to reexamine the federal government's approval of New York City's first-in-the-nation congestion pricing program that began on Jan.
Some of the highest snow totals were recorded in Orange and Dutchess counties in New York and in Morris County, New Jersey. Highland Mills, New York came in first with 8.1 inches of snow, closely followed by Hopewell Junction with 8. Chester saw 7.7 inches, and Congers saw 6.5.
Many commuters continue to oppose the new tolling program in New York City even as some drivers and bus riders are spending less time trapped in traffic.
After the Philadelphia Eagles advanced to the Super Bowl by defeating the Washington Commanders 55-23 in the NFC Championship, the Empire State Building was lit with Eagles' green and white to honor the New York Giants' biggest rival. The official Empire State Building page on X then addressed the choice in a self-aware post.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy appeals to the Trump administration to reconsider NYC's congestion pricing, arguing it burdens New Jersey commuters and families.
Crucially, the authority's board — including members appointed by Murphy — signed off on the new fiscal plan on Dec. 12, nearly a month after New York Gov. Hochul un-paused congestion pricing, indicating that the Jersey leader's supposed concern is no more than a "political stunt," according to one watchdog.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy called on President Donald Trump to help fight New York City’s congestion pricing and revisit the studies used by federal agencies to greenlight the controversial toll.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called on President Donald Trump to help fight New York City’s congestion pricing program and revisit the studies used by federal agencies to approve the toll.