Gov. Hochul indefinitely pauses congestion pricing

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. [View in Browser]( Wednesday June 5, 2024 [Donate now]( [Gov. Hochul indefinitely pauses NYC congestion pricing, weeks before tolls were set to launch]( [Demoralized protesters hold signs urging Gov. Hochul to reverse her decision to indefinitely delay congestion pricing.]( [The plan to toll drivers in Manhattan south of 60th Street was designed to reduce gridlock and pollution while funding billions worth of mass transit upgrades.]( More Stories From Today [A photo of money.]( [NYC Council eyes stricter fundraising rules amid legal probes into Mayor Adams' campaign]( [The push to bolster the city agency overseeing political campaigns comes as Mayor Eric Adams' fundraising continues to come under question by investigators.]( [Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference in May.]( [YouTube revises guidelines to try and limit gun-related content, Manhattan DA says]( [The video hosting site’s new guidelines come after the district attorney urged the site to address the problem in an April letter.]( [A man in a suit poses in front of a sign that says "Succession"]( [Looking for a ‘Man in Finance’? The stats might be against you.]( [What are the odds of finding a man in finance, 6’5”, with blue eyes and a trust fund?]( [A girl using her smartphone at a school locker.]( [Smartphones could soon be banned in NY schools. Students say they'll find loopholes.]( [Gov. Kathy Hochul is pledging to introduce legislation this fall, but the logistics aren’t yet clear.]( [A stock image of shotguns in storage.]( [Rep. Goldman calls on NYC schools to provide more gun storage education for families]( [The congressmember's plea comes days after a boy was accidentally shot by his cousin.]( [Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., in a 2023 House Ways and Means Committee hearing.]( [Machine-backed Democrats have big NJ primary wins, even without the 'line']( [Challengers hoped a change to the ballot system would help them dethrone incumbents. It didn't.]( [a close-up of a flamingo flying]( [Extra Extra: Bird news]( [Because geese, flamingos, owls and pigeons are all making headlines, here are your afternoon links: Columbia to provide escorts for students who fear pro-Palestinian protests, don't approach a bison, the Mets are bad and more.]( [Support Us]( Follow Gothamist on [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]( [Gothamist]( [WNYC Studios]( [NJPR]( [WQXR]( [New Sounds]( Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.