Malliotakis says New York State should cut wasteful spending from its budget to balance the MTA's books instead of hiking prices on commuters.
Republican lawmakers Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Tannousis were set Monday to protest the MTA's plans to raise fares and tolls.
Republican lawmakers Nicole Malliotakis and Michael Tannousis were set Monday to protest the MTA's plans to raise fares and tolls. The Congresswoman and State Assemblyman scheduled a news briefing Monday at noon outside of the 77th Street subway station in Bay Ridge Brooklyn. According to a release, the officials will call on Gov. Kathy Hochul and their fellow lawmakers to cut state spending to address the agency's budget gaps.Chief Financial Officer Kevin Willens proposed an increase of 5.5%, rather than the planned 4% hike.
He said the MTA is facing revenue shortfalls in excess of $2 billion per year despite the agency still having unused federal pandemic relief money.
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