The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) demanded $750,000 toll from NYC Marathon organizers for using the Verrazano Bridge during the race. This move sparked outrage among runners and local leaders, questioning the rationale behind the toll. However, an analysis revealed that the MTA actually makes more money from the NYC Marathon than it loses in bridge tolls. Governor Kathy Hochul intervened and ordered the MTA to drop the toll demand, citing widespread backlash and calling for a resolution to the issue.
🚖 New York City will begin to charge vehicles $15 and up to drive in Manhattan below 60th Street. It's a first-in-the-nation policy that other American cities — like Seattle, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. — might be eager to replicate. https://t.co/hWJhKKOZCD
LEONARD GREENE | MTA’s money-grubbing plan to charge NYC Marathon group for bridge toll was off track Just because runners can get across the boroughs faster than some of the MTA’s trains, that is no reason to punish the organization. @LeonardGreene https://t.co/6x3DxixUeu
Just In: The MTA is calling off its plan to charge the New York City marathon to use the Verrazano Narrows Bridge after Gov. Kathy Hochul told them to "fix this mess." https://t.co/JqWfaj7pP0
Sense prevails over spite as New York governor Kathy Hochul overrules the MTA's irrational demand that marathon organizers pay for lost toll revenue from the race. | @jackbutler4815 https://t.co/D3haiWVLNo
Today's cover: NY Gov. Kathy Hochul orders MTA to stand down over NYC Marathon $750K toll fight after Post report on ‘cash grab’ move https://t.co/ciiE1BzMND https://t.co/i8gRgZLyy4
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is waging war against New York City Marathon organizers. https://t.co/32snCuRSDH
Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement that she has told the MTA to "fix this mess" after the transit authority announced plans to charge New York Road Runners extra fees for the TCS New York City Marathon. https://t.co/SrsBCSfNH7
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday said that she had ordered the MTA to drop its effort to charge the New York City Marathon roughly $750,000 for its use of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. https://t.co/TCaC5Yfz4Y
'Fix this mess': Hochul tells MTA to nix plan charging NYC Marathon organizers for toll cash https://t.co/XneZisqIIj
BREAKING: Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday nixed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s efforts to squeeze a $750,000 toll from the organizers of the New York City Marathon — after The Post highlighted widespread outrage over the “cash grab." Via @ccampy https://t.co/BSLWe4larS
Gov. Hochul orders MTA to stand down over NYC Marathon $750k toll fight https://t.co/tZytViE6qn https://t.co/iXFBUbDhsv
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is waging war against New York City Marathon organizers. More: https://t.co/4WuQ8YlU1X https://t.co/fX1tqUNTCa
Probably too late to put most of you degens on game but taxis from JFK to Manhattan are $70 flat (either way) Checked Uber and it was $110 lol
Drivers will soon pay $15 PER DAY to enter Manhattan below 60th Street between 5am and 9pm weekdays. The object of the tax is not to improve NYC roads, but to shift drivers away from their cars to public transit. @DFR_Economics https://t.co/0TMNcwfrun
A Bridge Too Far: MTA Demands $750k From New York City Marathon for Lost Tolls https://t.co/Tsy3dJlsNV
MTA Asks NYC Marathon Organizer To Pay For Lost Bridge Toll Revenue https://t.co/DUQR1wOs90
Is it me, or is the MTA totally spinning out of control? (I don't think it's me.) The M.T.A. Wants Marathon Runners to Pay Bridge Tolls, Too https://t.co/O7Cxbdle4U
New York City transportation officials want the NYC Marathon to pay $750,000 to cross the Verrazzano bridge. https://t.co/MghjHuWFjb
The NYC Marathon is another level beast. MTA asks for $750,000 per year for one bridge closing. https://t.co/ki7SjSKPYT
Today's cover: MTA demands NYC Marathon cough up $750K toll for crossing Verrazzano Bridge in latest money-grubbing scheme https://t.co/sYQq6kgVrw https://t.co/r44tODLNbC
The New York City Marathon is being asked to pay roughly $750,000 a year to make up for toll revenue lost while the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is closed. https://t.co/CDI0UVKTGd
The New York City Marathon organizers will soon have to pay a bridge toll, just like every other commuter, if New York transit officials have their way. https://t.co/P97IKzUuZD
The MTA wants New York City Marathon runners to pay bridge tolls, too https://t.co/X1iY1LzdN4
UPDATE: The MTA has angered the running community with its plan to charge the TCS New York City Marathon $750,000 annually for shutting down the Verrazzano-Narrows bridge to cars during the race. @DBrennanTV reports. https://t.co/SrsBCSfNH7
Cash Grab: Officials Demand $750K From NYC Marathon Organizers for Use of Verrazzano Bridge During Race https://t.co/APIyG9no0b
MTA demands NYC Marathon cough up $750K toll for crossing Verrazzano Bridge in latest money-grubbing scheme https://t.co/ox0vNt3q9Y via @nypmetro
Transportation officials want NYC Marathon organizers to pay $750K to cross the Verrazzano bridge https://t.co/NLB2FB7Udx https://t.co/ECok57OxB0
New York transit officials want NYC Marathon organizers to pay $750,000 to cross the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. https://t.co/psT0vXOyCt
New York now wants to charge New York City Marathon runners a bridge toll. This news comes as New York hopes to soon begin charging drivers “congestion tolls”to drive into Manhattan. $15 a day for cars to enter at 60th Street or below, $24 to $36 for trucks, depending on size. https://t.co/jez2yGlxdz
MTA demanding New York City Marathon organizers pay $750K for lost toll revenue in this year's race: report https://t.co/mUGFiWdmhf
UPDATE: The MTA is hungry for money, according to angry runners and some local leaders. They're growing outraged over the transit authority wanting to charge extra fees for the TCS New York City Marathon. @JohnBDias reports. https://t.co/SrsBCSfNH7
MTA actually makes more money from NYC Marathon than it loses in bridge tolls: analysis https://t.co/cPHRwzpuYw https://t.co/vjV7GcsCLP
The @MTA lost its mind. The NYC marathon is a major tourism event that drives a ton of economic benefit to the city. The MTA is actively working to make all runners pay 15.00 for congestion pricing.
Staten Island prez slams MTA plan to charge NYC Marathon $750,000 toll: ‘They can find that money in 9 hours’ https://t.co/UCiBiqrcQg https://t.co/CLzYzREnaq
MTA demands NYC Marathon cough up $750K toll for crossing Verrazzano Bridge https://t.co/WiqrSuX1Rv
if NYC can afford $1 billion to subsidize Yankee Stadium, im pretty sure we can afford $750k for the NYC marathon https://t.co/uVIKHNl5qK
NYC Marathon runners will be required to have EZ pass transponders affixed to their bibs… The M.T.A. Wants Marathon Runners to Pay Bridge Tolls, Too https://t.co/Zq0BMfo3QY
Has the @MTA lost its mind? The NYC marathon is a major tourism event that drives a ton of economic benefit to the city. Why would they actively work to make it unattractive to runners? Would we rather they skip NY and go to Boston, DC or SF instead? https://t.co/HSBRPqPDBn
MTA demands $750,000 toll from NYC Marathon runners for crossing Verrazano bridge https://t.co/F26pGcHF4u https://t.co/YzxLSfBuNe