FDNY slams congestion pricing

FDNY slams congestion pricing, warns of delayed responses, millions in overtime
The tolling program, the first of its kind in the United States, was introduced just after midnight on Sunday, and imposes a $9 toll on drivers entering Manhattan’s busiest areas.
NYC congestion pricing: FDNY demands exemptions for on-duty vehicles
Congestion pricing has officially begun in New York City, and even fire officials are sounding the alarm on having to pay while on duty.
FDNY union leaders warn against congestion pricing after being denied exemption: 'Don't go down this road'
FDNY unions are sounding the alarm on the city's new congestion pricing, warning it could delay response times and have deadly side effects as a result.
FDNY speaks out on congestion pricing concerns
Congestion pricing is underway, but some unions say the toll is putting the health and safety of New Yorkers at risk. The president of the Uniformed Fire Officers Association and James Brosi and president of Uniformed Firefighters Association Andrew Ansbro explain why.
FDNY unions sounding alarm about congestion pricing
Meanwhile, New York’s bravest are sounding the alarm on congestion pricing. Union leaders say this could slow down the response time of first responders arriving at a fire. FOX 5 NY’s Meredith Gorman has the details.
FDNY union leaders warn new congestion toll will delay response times
Uniformed Firefighters Association president Andrew Ansbro and Uniformed Fire Officers Association Jim Brosi join 'Fox & Friends' to explain their efforts against the newly implemented congestion pricing and the impact the toll will have.
FDNY unions say congestion pricing will hurt response times, hike overtime fees: 'This is going to cause serious problems'
Two of New York City’s firefighter unions are criticizing the city’s newly-implemented congestion pricing plan, stating at a press conference on Sunday that the $9 toll will hurt response times and hike overtime fees.
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