ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday defended her decision to block a plan to reduce New York City traffic and raise billions for its ailing subway system through a new toll on Manhattan drivers — but offered little detail on how she would replace the program's financial and environmental benefits.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is trying to raise taxes on businesses in the city to close a big budget gap that emerged after she halted a plan to charge drivers a toll to enter the center of Manhattan

New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s last-minute decision to indefinitely halt a congestion pricing plan could send transit riders back to 2017’s infamous “Summer of Hell,” when chronic train delays left furious riders stranded on platforms for hours.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul suddenly announced the plan is on pause Wednesday, citing concerns about Manhattan's post-pandemic economic recovery. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction.

Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York City's economic recovery could be hamstrung by toll plan.