Staten Islanders again second-class citizens in their own city | Opinion from the borough president
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Borough President Vito Fossella, State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo, and other Staten Island officials held a press conference at Borough Hall calling for a permanent end to congestion pricing. Wednesday June 26, 2024 (Staten Island Advance/Mike Matteo)Staten Island Advance/Mike Matteo
In a few days Staten Islanders may be reminded once again that they are second-class citizens in their own city. A soon-to-be-decided Federal Court case in New Jersey will largely determine whether Staten Islanders who drive their cars into Manhattan will be subjected to yet another onerous tax.
