ALBANY — After weeks of intraparty bickering, the New York State Legislature and Gov. In typical fashion for a State Capitol known for its peculiar and sometimes dysfunctional habits, the deal was announced after midnight via a five-page news release. Lawmakers were set to vote on the budget later Sunday. Under the plan agreed to on Sunday, vehicles traveling beneath 60th Street will be subject to a toll, revenue that will be funneled into the city’s beleaguered subways and other regional transportation needs. As part of the budget deal, the authority’s policies will be changed to encourage speedier capital projects and increase oversight.

Source: New York Times March 31, 2019 06:58 UTC