Trump administration pulls federal approval for NYC congestion pricing

Similarly, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-Staten Island/South Brooklyn), who in January introduced legislation to kill the program, issued the following statement:

“President Trump is a New Yorker who understands the negative impact this additional toll had on my constituents, local businesses and our city’s economy. Since I began speaking about the congestion tax with the President last May, he repeatedly reiterated his commitment to halt this cash grab upon taking office and we’re pleased that he has found a legal avenue to follow through.”

Malliotakis had previously spoken with Trump on the topic, saying that Trump “does not like congestion pricing” and made it “clear” he wants to stop it.

Trump admin moves to block NYC congestion toll program

A staunch critic of the program who sued over the pilot, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., thanked Trump and Duffy "for keeping their promise to examine and halt New York City's Congestion Pricing scheme."

Trump's move to shut congestion pricing draws praise, ire across region

On Staten Island, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis claimed not enough of the environmental impact was studied, and that with the president's decision, the cameras being used for the tolling system are "operating illegally."

Malliotakis cheers Trump's move to cancel congestion pricing

On the heels of the Trump administration announcing Wednesday that it is moving to end congestion pricing in New York City, Staten Island Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, a fierce critic of the toll, joined NY1 to air her thoughts on the decision.

NYC congestion pricing approval pulled by Trump administration, but Hochul and MTA vow to fight

"There is no no-toll option to enter into our city center using these federal funded highways. And so they're within their right to reverse this decision. And I'm glad that the president did," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis said. "It is a bad policy that hurts our economy, hurts small businesses, hurts residents."