“New Yorkers love Marathon Sunday, but taxpayers cannot be expected to subsidize a wealthy non-government organization like the New York Road Runners to the tune of $750,000,” MTA Bridges and Tunnels President Catherine Sheridan said in a statement.
The New York Road Runners, which organizes the race, says that the marathon already generates millions of dollars for the city’s economy, and that the amount MTA proposed would make the race less affordable.
“We value our partnership with all the City and State agencies that allow us to stage all of our events, including the marathon,” NYRR said in a statement.
The MTA recently voted to approve congestion pricing in New York City, making it the first US city to charge such a toll.
Despite the approval and expected implementation of the tolling plan, multiple lawsuits, such as one spearheaded by New Jersey Gov.
Persons:
Catherine Sheridan, ” NYRR, Kathy Hochul’s, Phil Murphy, CNN’s Nathaniel Meyerson
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CNN, Metropolitan Transit Authority, York, New, MTA, City and State, Gov, New Jersey Gov
Locations:
Brooklyn, New York City