Overview

• New York's Governor Kathy Hochul orders the MTA to withdraw its $750,000 fee demand for the NYC Marathon's use of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
• The decision comes after public backlash and concerns over the impact on the marathon, an iconic city event drawing global participants.
• MTA had sought to charge the fee to cover lost toll revenues during the marathon, but faced criticism for potentially hampering the event.
• Governor Hochul suggests alternative revenue generation methods for mass transit, like marathon organizers purchasing advertising.
• The marathon, attracting over 50,000 runners annually, significantly benefits NYC's economy and charity, raising concerns over the fee's impact.