NY Governor Directs MTA to Drop $750K Fee Demand from NYC Marathon Organizers

Governor Kathy Hochul intervenes to prevent the imposition of a hefty toll fee on the New York City Marathon, emphasizing the event's significance and unity.

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.