Disgraced former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has turned against New York City’s controversial congestion toll, despite being considered its chief architect during his tenure.
On Sunday, Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi told the New York Post that the $9 commuter tax imposed on drivers entering Midtown Manhattan could do more “harm than good.”
These remarks directly opposed Cuomo’s successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has defended the policy.
“It is undeniable that New York is in a dramatically different place today than it was in 2019, and without a study forecasting [the toll’s] consequences based on facts, not politics, it could do more harm than good to New York City’s recovery,” Azzopardi said.
He also reminded Hochul that the toll’s implementation was “premised on a safe and reliable subway system,” which is not a standard many New Yorkers believe the city has met. […]
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