"But there it was: After four years of watching Mayor Eric Adams twist himself into a pretzel to avoid ever giving even the appearance of support for Gov. Hochul's central business district toll, Mayor Mamdani was standing right by her side at the first-anniversary party. And his support was full-throated. And he reiterated that he chose his Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn because he wants New York City "to be the envy of the world" for getting around quickly and cheaply."
"New Yorkers were treated to a rare sight on Monday: A mayor standing in support of a governor who got congestion pricing done. So I guess it's time to update our factory-themed sign (right). This new mayor still hasn't disappointed us (though it's early!). As predicted, the papers were filled with coverage of the congestion pricing anniversary. In other news from a slow day: Day late, dollar short: The Post on Monday covered the Mamdani McGuinness Boulevard road diet announcement from Saturday."
New Yorkers witnessed a mayor publicly backing the governor who implemented congestion pricing. After years of avoiding any appearance of support for the central business district toll, Mayor Mamdani stood beside Governor Hochul at the toll's first-anniversary event. Mamdani delivered full-throated support and explained that he appointed Department of Transportation Commissioner Mike Flynn to make New York City fast and affordable to navigate, aiming to be the envy of the world. Media coverage focused on the congestion pricing anniversary, and outlets also reported on a McGuinness Boulevard road diet announcement.
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