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Congestion Pricing in NYC Deemed a “Huge Success” by Gov. Hochul and MTA: Fewer Cars, Higher Transit Use, and $500M in Projected Revenue

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NEW YORK, NY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are calling the city’s congestion pricing program a resounding success, just six months after its launch. Officials announced Saturday that the initiative has reduced traffic in Lower Manhattan by 67,000 vehicles per day and is projected to generate $500 million in revenue by 2025—funds that will fuel $15 billion in public transit upgrades.

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New York State Cracks Down on Fake Plates: Over 3,300 Tickets Issued in “Operation Plate Check”

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Fort lee NJ, Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced the results of the first-ever “Operation Plate Check,” a weeklong statewide enforcement campaign aimed at identifying and penalizing drivers using fraudulent license plates and fake temporary tags. Led by the New York State Police in collaboration with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and various law enforcement agencies, the operation resulted in over 3,300 tickets issued between April 26 and May 3, 2025.

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