# Blakeman Says Congestion Pricing Will Return If Hochul Wins Election

> Nassau County Executive Blakeman threatens to scrap congestion pricing if he defeats Governor Hochul in the Nov. 3 vote, warning the policy could spread to other communities.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/blakeman-says-congestion-pricing-will-return-if-hochul-wins-election
- Published: 2026-10-29T04:24:00+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Politics
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## Key points

- Bruce Blakeman is the Nassau County executive.
- He promises to end congestion pricing if he wins the Nov. 3 election.
- Blakeman warns Hochul could add a "menu of new taxes".
- He says the pricing could spread to other communities.

## Why it matters

Residents of Nassau County and nearby areas could see the congestion pricing program removed or expanded depending on the election outcome.

## Article

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman announced he will terminate the congestion pricing plan if he defeats Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul in the November 3 election. Blakeman said Hochul could introduce a "menu of new taxes" and warned the pricing scheme might soon appear "to a community near you".

He pledged to kill the program outright, emphasizing his opposition to any expansion of such fees under a Hochul administration.

## Frequently asked questions

### What will happen to congestion pricing if Blakeman wins?

Blakeman says he will kill the program outright if he defeats Hochul.

### When is the election that decides this?

The election is scheduled for Nov. 3.


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