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Traffic into Manhattan drops 7.5% in first week of new toll. That's 43,000 fewer cars a day
A new toll on drivers entering the core of Manhattan brought modest but measurable traffic reductions to New York City’s heavily-gridlocked streets in its first week of operation, according to preliminary data released Monday by the state's transit authority.
Manhattan traffic down nearly 8% in first week of congestion pricing, MTA says
Traffic in Midtown and lower Manhattan was down nearly 8% after the first full week of congestion tolling, according to preliminary traffic data released Monday by the MTA. “It has been a very good week here in New York,
Is congestion pricing working? What MTA report tells us about Manhattan toll’s first week
Traffic entering Manhattan below 60th Street dropped by 7.5% in the first week after the start of a controversial $9 toll on driving in that area.
1st week of congestion pricing made commuting to NYC faster, the MTA says
With the first week of New York’s Congestion Pricing toll in the books, commuters are reaping a reward, spending less time in traffic in exchange for their $9 toll to enter lower Manhattan, said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Early congestion pricing numbers show NYC traffic reduced by 7.5%: MTA
Data from the first week of New York City’s congestion pricing shows the policy brought a small but noticeable dip in traffic in Manhattan.
Traffic into NYC drops 7.5% in first week of new congestion toll
In the days since, total traffic in the tolling zone has dropped by 7.5% — or roughly 43,000 cars per day — compared to the equivalent period last year, Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials said.

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NYPD: Individual wanted in connection to alleged forcible touching incident in Manhattan
The individual allegedly placed their hand inside the victim’s underwear and touched the victim’s private area, police said.
NYC congestion pricing turns upper Manhattan nabes into parking ‘war zone’ — as drivers take up spots to avoid toll
Across Washington Heights, locals bemoaned that their already-scarce curbside parking spaces have further vanished in recent ...
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Manhattan-based builder accused of cheating immigrant workers out of $67K
The indictment comes amid worry that stiffed workers, fearing deportation, won't come forward with complaints.
NYPD: Man sought for questioning in connection to fires set in Manhattan and Queens
In one incident, the man allegedly set fire to a pile of garbage alongside a passenger sleeping inside a train.
What Will Congestion Pricing Do to Manhattan Dining?
Days into the new charges, some restaurant owners say suppliers are raising prices. Others are giving customer discounts, and ...
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McCulloh named mayor of Manhattan; Adamchak becomes mayor pro tem
Karen McCulloh became mayor of Manhattan on Tuesday as the city commission had its annual reorganization. Commissioner Peter Oppelt nominated Susan Adamchak, who became mayor in May following the ...
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What is the ‘Snow Blitz’ happening in Manhattan?
The City of Manhattan is attacking what’s left of the snow left behind by a big blizzard on the roads in an all-out blitz.