A source familiar says Trump and Hochul talked twice this week over the phone, with the President saying he’ll make a decision over what to do about the much-maligned toll next week.

President Donald Trump is considering withdrawing federal support for a controversial New York City toll program — a move that could halt it, according to three people familiar with the discussions. The Department of Transportation conversations,

President Donald Trump has maintained his opposition to congestion pricing in New York and has spoken to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) twice in the past week about it. Hochul wants to keep the program, which has resulted in 1 million fewer vehicles entering the congested spots in Manhattan since its start on Jan.

According to a source familiar with the matter, Trump and Hochul spoke twice this week, discussing a range of issues, including New York City's congestion pricing.

Hochul has engaged when necessary. She told reporters the spending freeze is harmful and backed Attorney General Letitia James leading a multistate lawsuit to squelch the pause. James, who has tangled with Trump since his first term, is poised to become a national figure with him back in the presidency.

The Trump administration is thinking about blocking Democrats’ traffic congestion tax scheme in New York City, The New York Times

New Yorkers for Clean Air wants Hochul to immediately publish draft rules for the cap-and-invest plan to limit greenhouse gas emissions, rather than delaying the program for another year.

The $252 billion proposal represents the largest spending plan of Hochul’s tenure and includes a pledge to modestly decrease the tax rate on households making under $323,200 a year. She has also proposed an expansion of a child tax credit for those with children under 4 years old.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced a new $77 million plan to clamp down on subway crime, while the MTA has also begun installing spikes on some of its turnstiles to stop fare evaders.

Kathy Hochul used her State of the State speech ... letter to the president saying that the surcharge on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest area was a “disaster” for commuters and ...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a landmark $180 million state investment on Friday to improve healthcare access in Queens

Manhattan’s new tolling program is still being challenged in federal and state courts, with rulings possible before it begins on Jan. 5. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a first-in-the-nation ...