Drivers in New York City will soon be charged to enter Manhattan, marking a win for environmental activists who say the move will help reduce congestion and improve air quality, but raising concerns over the impact on business owners, including taxi drivers. Announcing the news in a June 27 press release, Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat,…
New York Drivers to Be Charged to Enter Lower Manhattan in 2024
June 28, 2023
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