STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York’s pushback on the March 21 federal deadline to end congestion pricing is leaving both supporters and opponents waiting to see what’s next for the tolling program.

I understand the arguments against congestion pricing. I’ve been hearing them for nearly 20 years, ever since our administration first proposed it back in 2007. No one likes to pay more.

New York City’s regional economy may gain as much as $1.3 billion annually as a new toll to drive along Manhattan’s busiest streets eases traffic gridlock and benefits business activity, according to a civic group focused on economic health.

Counting every entry into the Congestion Relief Zone since early January, the busiest day to drive into New York City is Friday, according to data.

New York City’s controversial congestion pricing initiative is gradually gaining support, although the new toll has yet to win over a majority of voters.

President Trump said he will meet with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) at the White House on Friday to discuss plans for an energy pipeline that would run through the Empire State.  “The governor of New York Kathy Hochul,

Trump orders congestion pricing to end by March 21. Could N.J. take action to spare commuters from spending $9 for another 19 days?

The poll, which surveyed City registered voters, found that 42% said they wanted the toll — which costs most drivers $9 a day to drive in Midtown and lower Manhattan — to remain in place