Congestion pricing: FDNY unions, MTA trade verbal jabs over lack of exemptions for first responders
Two firefighter unions took the MTA to task over congestion pricing after its Jan. 5 launch, charging that a lack of exemptions for its members will lead to 911 delays. Uniformed Firefighters Association (UFA) President Andrew Ansbro and Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) President Jim Brosi didn’t pull any punches,
FDNY union leaders warn against congestion pricing after being denied exemption: 'Don't go down this road'
FDNY unions are sounding the alarm on the city's new congestion pricing, warning it could delay response times and have deadly side effects as a result.
FDNY unions say congestion pricing will hurt response times, hike overtime fees: 'This is going to cause serious problems'
Two of New York City’s firefighter unions are criticizing the city’s newly-implemented congestion pricing plan, stating at a press conference on Sunday that the $9 toll will hurt response times and hike overtime fees.
FDNY slams congestion pricing, warns of delayed responses, millions in overtime
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the United States, was introduced just after midnight on Sunday, and imposes a $9 toll on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest areas.
FDNY unions sounding alarm about congestion pricing
Meanwhile, New York’s bravest are sounding the alarm on congestion pricing. Union leaders say this could slow down the response time of first responders arriving at a fire. FOX 5 NY’s Meredith Gorman has the details.
FDNY unions say congestion toll will hurt response times: ‘Could mean the difference between life and death’
The FDNY will be forced to use firetrucks and other heavy vehicles to move firefighters around the city because smoke eaters ...
NYC firefighter unions blast House decision to strip funding for 9/11 health care program
The city’s firefighter unions on Sunday slammed a decision by lawmakers two days earlier to strip vital healthcare funds for ...
NYC congestion pricing program has launched, tolling drivers entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan
New York City’s congestion pricing program, charging drivers entering 60th Street and below in Manhattan, started Sunday, ...
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World Trade Center Health Program funding suffers setback. Fire unions sound off on Congress' failure to act.
president of the Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York. Flashback: Advocates say health care funding for 9/11 survivors could run out by 2025 unless Congress passes correction ...
NYC congestion pricing off and running, with all eyes on the Monday morning rush
New York City congestion pricing, the first-in-the-nation tolling program​, got underway Sunday with no major issues, the MTA said.
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FDNY members frustrated after health funding left out of spending bill
Some firefighters expressed anger Sunday after a last-minute decision by Washington lawmakers dropped funding for 9/11 first responder health care program. Members of the firefighter’s union had ...