Gov. Kathy Hochul says new congestion pricing plan in the works, Staten Island officials sound off

Anthony Carlo

Originally published in ABC News 7 on .
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STATEN ISLAND, New York (WABC) -- New York Governor Kathy Hochul appears to be taking steps to unpause congestion pricing in the city.

She said she will have an announcement "in the near future."

However, it was also seen as a political move ahead of the general election.

"As people struggle to pay their rent, cover their groceries bills, and for my constituents who have some of the longest and most expensive commutes in the country, congestion pricing is just another tax," said State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, (D) 23rd District.

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