- Island E-ZPass users to receive 60% discount after two trips, bringing price down to $4.75. Port Authority to vote on plan at upcoming Board Meeting.
- Work of State Senator Lanza, Assemblyman Cusick, P.A. Executive Director Pat Foye, and all of Staten Island's elected officials contributed to new deal.
- "Yesterday's encouraging announcement offers Staten Islander's relief from burdensome tolls," says Chamber President Linda Baran. "We will continue our conversations with state officials to push for a commercial discount, but would like to extend our gratitude to all of those involved in bringing some measure of relief to Staten Islanders reeling from high tolls"
- "This is a step in the right direction," says Chamber Chairman Solomon Chemo, "and we'll remain committed to advocating for a commercial discount for all businesses on Staten Island."
- Officials give positive signs that work is still being done on discounts for mom-and-pop small businesses and larger trucking companies out of NY Container Terminal. Chamber Small Business Committee uplifted by discount talk, will remain involved in future discussions on toll equity.
- New plan a welcome relief, but Chamber will remain vigilant, and strive to make Staten Island more competitive and business friendly.
- Diligent reporting from the Advance kept spotlight on issue.
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By Judy Randall
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Relief! Staten Island residential E-ZPass holders will get a big toll break under a sweeping new 60 percent discount plan that will kick in after just two trips on Port Authority crossings, Gov. Andrew Cuomo told the Advance exclusively. Read more... |
