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by jimbrennancommentaries July 17, 2024 0

EP 04: Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan – Congestion Pricing

Governor Hochul recently delayed implementation of congestion pricing, right before it was supposed to be implemented. Why? What will happen now? Will congestion pricing ever happen? How will this impact traffic, transit improvements and the MTA budget?

Congestion pricing is an innovative strategy where drivers are charged fees to use busy roads during peak hours, encouraging the use of public transit and reducing traffic jams

by jimbrennancommentaries June 25, 2024 1

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CONGESTION PRICING DRIVES INTO THE FALL ELECTION

Governor Hochul’s last-second announcement on June 5th, 2024, to pause New York’s Congestion Pricing Plan caused understandable dismay and evenContinue Reading

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by jimbrennancommentaries March 6, 2023 1

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The MTA’s “Deficits” Aren’t Just a NYC Problem: Taxes Bail Out the Commuter Lines Heavily Too

The New York State budget was submitted to the Legislature by Governor Kathy Hochul for the fiscal year beginning AprilContinue Reading

by jimbrennancommentaries November 20, 2020 1

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The State Must Step in Now to Avoid a Mass Transit Apocalypse

Hope that Congress can enact a post-election stimulus package to aid the economy amid another explosion of coronavirus cases has narrowed.Continue Reading

"Empire State Political Pulse with Jim Brennan" is a compelling podcast hosted by the progressive former New York State Assembly Member, Jim Brennan (D-Brooklyn), whose distinguished career spans over three decades in the heart of New York politics. In this engaging series, Jim delves deep into the dynamic world of Empire State politics, offering a seasoned perspective on the latest political developments, key issues, and the ever-evolving landscape of New York's political arena.