State lawmakers and the governor agreed late Friday on the state’s $168 billion 2019 budget. The suburban commuter tax also known as congestion pricing was turned back. Governor Andrew Cuomo said instead it’ll cost extra for taxis, Uber, Lyft or other for-hire transportation with a surcharge to take effect below 96th street…
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Other highlights of the spending plan include a $25 million investment in expanding prekindergarten and after-school programs, a program to combat sexual harassment, and $1.2 billion for programs to make college more affordable and encourage students to stay in New York state.
