Stop NYC Congestion Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 7, 2008
CONTACT: JASON KOPPEL (718) 743-8610
DEATH OF CONGESTION PRICING PLAN A VICTORY FOR NEW YORKERS,
SEN. KRUGER SAYS
The death of congestion pricing in New York City marks a victory
for New Yorkers both philosophically and economically, Sen. Carl Kruger
(D-Brooklyn) said today.
An opponent of the plan from the outset, Sen. Kruger praised the
Assembly for “realizing […]

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Now that we are down to the wire for the Congestion Tax, it is imperative that each and every one of you contact your elected officials and bombard them with e-mails, phone calls and faxes saying no to the Congestion Tax.
You can e-mail all of your elected officials here at StopNYCCongestionTax.org by clicking this link […]

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Tonight, the New York City Council voted 30-20 in favor of congestion pricing. We tried, but we unfortunately did not have the purchasing power that our Mayor has. Luckily, this must pass both the State Senate and the State Assembly before it can be enacted into law. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver […]

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We have been in touch with 1010 WINS and other media about purchasing some ad space/air time to inform the public about the website and what they can do to fight the Congestion Tax.
Since this is the last week before the deadline to pass the Congestion Tax, we would really need your help in paying […]

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The State & Federal Legislation Committee hearing on congestion pricing and the Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission’s final recommendation will take place in the City Council Chambers this Monday, March 24, 2008.
There will be two sessions, one at 10 AM and another at 6 PM.
The hearings will start off with a panel of speakers, and then […]

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The State & Federal Legislation Committee of the New York City Council is holding a massive one-day hearing on the New York City Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission’s final report for the Congestion Tax on Monday, March 24th at 10 AM and again at 6 PM in the City Council Chambers.
They must hold the hearing on […]

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In a Quinnipiac University poll released on March 13, 2008, New Yorkers, yet again, have not been duped by the pro-tax argument that drivers must be taxed out of existence in order to improve mass transit.
Unsurprisingly, the opposition against congestion pricing, which historically in past Q polls hovers around 60% citywide, is at 56%. […]

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The New York Times did their own survey, and, with almost a full turnout of responses, it reveals that if the congestion tax were voted on today, it would not pass in the City Council.
While many of you will revel in that fact, be advised that it ain’t over until it’s over and there’s […]

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