Statement by Comptroller Lander on Judge Denying Gov Hochul’s Motion to Dismiss Congestion Pricing Lawsuits

 

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander released the following statement in response to Judge Arthur Engoron’s denial of Governor Kathy Hochul’s motion to dismiss the two lawsuits to implement congestion pricing:

“This is a victory for our broad coalition of transit riders, environmental advocates, and disability justice organizations. Judge Engoron rightfully denied the Governor Hochul’s motion to dismiss two critical lawsuits to restore congestion pricing. This development is a blow to the governor’s misguided belief that she has the ultimate authority to override an established law and remake it to fit her whims.”