Testimony on Central Business District Tolling Program
Mar 4, 2024
I am speaking here today to express my strong support for congestion pricing and for a significant exemption for residents who live within the Manhattan Central Business District, in line with successful, international models of congestion pricing. I...
Assemblymember Simone and Senator Hinchey Announce Bill to Require Rest Stop Restaurants to Open 7 Days a Week
Dec 17, 2023
New York – As travelers plan their holiday travel this December, Assemblymember Tony Simone announced a bill he has introduced with State Senator Michelle Hinchey, A.8336/S.7794, to ensure that restaurants in rest stops on the New York State Thruway...
Assemblymember Simone Votes in Favor of Equality Amendment
Jan 30, 2023
Dear Friend, New Yorkers across the state gathered to voice their support for the Equality Amendment to protect New Yorkers from discrimination last week (A.1283). I’m excited to announce that I voted to pass this resolution that would memorialize in...
Tony Simone Comments on the Central Business District Tolling Program Environmental Assessment
Sep 9, 2022
I have long supported the concept of congestion pricing and have urged its immediate implementation. The Manhattan Central Business District (CBD) is plagued by traffic congestion, noise, poor air quality and street safety issues, all issues that can...
