Can Trump Administration Still Kill NYC Congestion Pricing After Lawyers’ Doubts?

An embarrassing disclosure by federal lawyers revealed the weaknesses in the government’s bid to end the New York toll program. It could mark a turning point in the case.

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U.S. Sidelines Lawyers Who Doubted Their Own Case on Congestion Pricing

The Trump administration replaced lawyers who had exposed flaws in its legal battle over New York City’s congestion pricing program.

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How Safe Are Helicopter Sightseeing Tours?

The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue.

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Embattled Congestion Pricing Program Gets Boost From Federal Judge

Judge Lewis J. Liman struck down several arguments in various lawsuits seeking to undo the New York City tolling program. Though weakened, the court cases continue.

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Fire Briefly Disrupts Heathrow Airport Train Service

Trains linking Paddington Station with Heathrow’s Terminal 5 may be canceled or face delays of up to 30 minutes.

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Transportation Dept. Renews Voluntary Buyouts for Work Force

The department said it was offering a second wave of buyouts to accommodate employees who may have declined the initial offer because of confusing messages.

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In Rebuttal to Trump Official, M.T.A. Says Subway Is Getting Safer

In response to the transportation secretary’s disparagement of the subway system, transit officials said that felonies were way down and fare evasion was dropping.

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Congestion Pricing Is at Risk. So Is the M.T.A.’s $68 Billion Plan.

The M.T.A. has a five-year capital budget proposal for critical upgrades to the subway, buses and commuter railroads. The catch: It depends on $14 billion in federal funding.

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Trump Officials Ordered NYC Congestion Pricing to End by March 21. What Happens Now?

As the March 21 deadline looms, the M.T.A. has refused to stop the tolls and sued the transportation secretary, Sean Duffy, and federal officials in federal court in Manhattan.

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U.S. Threatens to Cut Off M.T.A. Funds Over Subway Safety

Sean Duffy, the U.S. transportation secretary, demanded a long list of details about crime in the subway and on buses in New York.

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