A hearty thank-you goes out to our State Legislators, whom, in their shortsightedness, decided that congestion pricing for New York City wasn’t even worthy of a vote. This ensures that those living and working in this fine city will be encumbered by automobile traffic for years to come.
The Mayor issued a strongly worded, yet thoughtful, response to Albany’s inaction on Tuesday. Part of this response pledges to continue working towards a better future. It is reassuring to hear that the city’s leaders will continue to look for ways to make this a better place; especially since those we have sent to Albany to represent us seem intent on putting their own interests ahead of their constituency’s.
The Mayor’s response is reprinted in its entirety after the break.
(more…)