Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan that she claimed would save New Yorkers 40% on tolls paid for driving into Midtown Manhattan — but left out the fact that her proposal was also a 100% increase from the current toll rate: $0.
Hochul explained during a press conference that the new plan — which would charge drivers $9 to enter Manhattan&#8217;s central business district via roadways — represented a 40% decrease in tolls from the $15 that was initially scheduled to take effect.
WATCH:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
.<a href="https://twitter.com/GovKathyHochul?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GovKathyHochul</a>: &#8220;We’re saving you 40%&#8221; by starting to charge $9 to enter Manhattan instead of $15 as we originally planned; &#8220;this lower toll will save daily commuters nearly $1,500 annually.&#8221; <a href="https://t.co/rOWLY963j8">pic.twitter.com/rOWLY963j8</a>
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) <a href="https://twitter.com/tomselliott/status/1857891563776487434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 16, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;From day one I have made affordability for New York families a top priority. I always have and I always will fight to put more money in the pockets of everyday New Yorkers,&#8221; Hochul said. &#8220;That&#8217;s why, back in June, I stood up on behalf of hardworking families and simply said no. No to a new $15 congestion toll that at that particular time was just too much.&#8221;
<a href="https://www.amiracist.com/?_gl=1*jtghwp*_gcl_au*ODQ1NjYzNTg2LjE3Mjg5MDk3OTE.*_ga*MTc2NzM0NDQ2NS4xNzI4OTA5Nzkx*_ga_CZKR9ZYKJP*MTczMDEyMDgwOS40OS4xLjE3MzAxMjA4MzkuMzAuMC4w" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MATT WALSH’S ‘AM I RACIST?’ NOW STREAMING ON DAILYWIRE+</a>
Hochul went on to explain that the high cost of living due to inflation — largely caused by other Democrat policies — meant that families were already struggling to pay for groceries and rent, and adding a $15 toll had seemed excessively burdensome to her.
&#8220;Launching a toll that high really would have hurt a working mom or a working dad trying to make ends meet,&#8221; Hochul continued. &#8220;Especially someone driving in from a transportation desert or far from outside the center of the city.&#8221;
The solution, Hochul said, was to charge a $9 congestion toll instead. The goals were to simultaneously reduce traffic congestion and fund mass transit in the city, and $9 was the amount Hochul described as &#8220;no more than absolutely necessary&#8221; to accomplish those goals.
&#8220;You heard me correctly,&#8221; Hochul said of the toll set to take effect in January. &#8220;It was $15 and now it is $9, that is a 40% reduction. &#8220;This lower toll will save daily commuters nearly $1,500 annually, and that kind of money makes a big difference for our families.&#8221;
Hochul failed to mention that because the current toll is $0, the new rate will cost daily commuters more than $2000 annually.
&#8220;I was going to rob you and then kill you but I&#8217;ve decided to only rob you, which means I have saved your life,&#8221; The Daily Wire&#8217;s Matt Walsh posted.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
I was going to rob you and then kill you but I&#8217;ve decided to only rob you, which means I have saved your life <a href="https://t.co/uFctwtUGPR">https://t.co/uFctwtUGPR</a>
— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) <a href="https://twitter.com/MattWalshBlog/status/1858237339723510041?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;Woman shopping logic applied to taxes is insane,&#8221; Joel Berry added.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Woman shopping logic applied to taxes is insane <a href="https://t.co/694BpA2eow">https://t.co/694BpA2eow</a>
— Joel Berry (@JoelWBerry) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoelWBerry/status/1858249032692297994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;She must think NY voters are really dumb,&#8221; Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume remarked.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
She must think NY voters are really dumb. <a href="https://t.co/oxNFO11uNg">https://t.co/oxNFO11uNg</a>
— Brit Hume (@brithume) <a href="https://twitter.com/brithume/status/1858248848310735313?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;Hochul left out the part about this $9.00 toll charge for entering Manhattan representing a 100% INCREASE. As compared to the $0.00 toll amount charged prior to June 2024,&#8221; another added.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Hochul left out the part about this $9.00 toll charge for entering Manhattan representing a 100% INCREASE. 
As compared to the $0.00 toll amount charged prior to June 2024. <a href="https://t.co/btxbRLR36H">https://t.co/btxbRLR36H</a>
— Tom T. ن‎ 🇺🇸 (@VRWCTexan) <a href="https://twitter.com/VRWCTexan/status/1858354369567072322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 18, 2024</a></blockquote>
&#8220;They want you to praise them from extorting you a little less than they originally planned,&#8221; RedState&#8217;s Bonchie said.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
They want you to praise them from extorting you a little less than they originally planned. <a href="https://t.co/N2BB9GrJYe">https://t.co/N2BB9GrJYe</a>
— Bonchie (@bonchieredstate) <a href="https://twitter.com/bonchieredstate/status/1858265646741471432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>

<script async src="https://www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script async src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div data-widget-host="revcontent" data-pub-id="165152" data-widget-id="290588"></div><script src="https://delivery.revcontent.com/165152/290588/widget.js"></script>

Kathy Hochul Gaslights New Yorkers Over Manhattan Toll ‘Savings’

CONTINUE READING

Spencer Pratt Thinks He Found The Fix For L.A.’s Homeless Disaster

Why Trump Might Not Make It To His Son Don Jr’s Wedding

Spencer Pratt Reveals His Political Role Model

WATCH: Suspected Fraudster On The Run After Fourth-Floor Balcony Escape

WATCH: The Moment Police Officer Catches Baby Thrown From Burning Home

One Of America’s Most Dangerous Rescue Missions Is Becoming A Movie

News and Analysis

General

Kathy Hochul

Manhattan

New York

New York City

Politics

Taxes

A video goes viral showing a baby being refused his mother by two gay "dads". This is just the tip of the iceberg, which is why we will have an important discussion today about surrogacy. 

Hour 1

The Matt Walsh Show

Ep. 1765 - This Video Is One Of The Worst Things I've Seen In A Long Time 

The Strait of Hormuz officially opens for business (kind of), the Pope makes “shocking” comments on immigration, and President Trump promises UFO disclosure at TPUSA. 


The Michael Knowles Show

Ep. 1956 -  Pope Leo's "SHOCKING" Immigration Comments EXPLAINED

A false miscreed has corrupted our leadership class.


The Andrew Klavan Show

Ep. 1275 - Dumb, Dumber and Progressive

President Trump announces a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a murder-suicide involving former Democratic Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shakes Virginia, and France and Britain hold a conference to secure the Strait of Hormuz – after the Iranian conflict ends. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.

- - -

Ep. 2738

- - -

Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3

- - -

Today's Sponsors:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text 'WIRE' to 83848 to learn more.

Pocket Hose - Text MORNING to 64000 to get a FREE pocket pivot and their 10-pattern sprayer with the purchase of ANY size Copper Head hose. Message and data rates may apply.

Morning Wire

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26

U.S. Expands Hormuz Blockade & VA Fairfax Deaths Investigated | 4.17.26 [Member Exclusive]

A ceasefire goes into effect between Israel and Lebanon, a tragic murder-suicide rocks Virginia, and Dairy Queen deploys AI in the drive-thru. Get the facts first with Evening Wire.
- - -
Ep. 2737
- - -
Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: https://bit.ly/4lIubt3 
- - -
Today’s Sponsor:

Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit https://JoinADF.com/WIRE or text “WIRE” to 83848 to learn more.


Evening Wire: Lebanon Ceasefire Begins & Murder-Suicide Rocks VA | 4.16.26

The Pendragon Cycle

Menu

— News and Analysis —

Kathy Hochul Gaslights New Yorkers Over Manhattan Toll ‘Savings’