After MTA Refuses to Shut Off Congestion Tax Cameras, Gottheimer Calls On New York to Reimburse Jersey Commuters Going Forward
Demands apology from Governor Hochul for insulting hardworking Jersey commuters who support NY’s economy, provide critical services
Today, February 20, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer released the following statement in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s refusal to turn off New York’s Congestion Tax cameras and her insulting remarks about Jersey commuters and families:
“Governor Hochul owes an apology to hardworking Jersey commuters for claiming they are ‘not forced’ to come to New York. Yesterday, in a press conference, Hochul said ‘New Jersey residents, come, you are welcome. But you’re not forced to come here.’
These comments are a slap in the face to the cops, firefighters, nurses, teachers, and countless other professionals who commute to New York every day to work, contribute to the economy, and support local businesses. Jersey residents pay $4.3 billion in taxes to New York every year, yet the Governor continues to take them for granted.
The decision to keep the Congestion Tax cameras active is outrageous. If New York insists on keeping the cameras in place, they should be prepared to reimburse every Jersey commuter for the tolls they’re paying. Hardworking Jersey families should not be forced to continue to bail out the MTA’s woeful and legendary mismanagement.”
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