Bruce Blakeman calls on Hochul to suspend congestion pricing toll during LIRR strike — and backs new legislation
Bruce Blakeman has urged Governor Hochul to suspend the $9 congestion pricing toll during the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike. He supports new legislation that would prevent such tolls during future transit strikes. The bill also mandates refunds for monthly ticket holders affected by service interruptions due to strikes.
- ▪Bruce Blakeman called for suspending the congestion pricing toll during the LIRR strike.
- ▪He supports legislation that would suspend the toll during any future strikes involving NYC Transit, Metro-North, and LIRR.
- ▪The new bill requires the MTA to refund charges collected from monthly ticket holders during service interruptions.
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Metro Bruce Blakeman calls on Hochul to suspend congestion pricing toll during LIRR strike — and backs new legislation By Brandon Cruz and Carl Campanile Published May 17, 2026, 10:39 a.m. ET Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman called for suspending the $9 congestion pricing toll for motorists crossing into core Manhattan during the Long Island Rail Road strike. He also supports legislation introduced by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Garden City) that would suspend the congestion toll during any future strike by workers with NYC Transit, Metro-North and LIRR. 3 Bruce Blakeman called for suspending the $9 congestion pricing toll as the LIRR strike endures.
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