Bill > A00062

This bill aims to eliminate all fares, tolls, rentals, rates, charges, or other fees associated with the Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, effectively making passage across the bridge free for all users starting on the act's effective date. The bill is straightforward, consisting of two primary sections: the first mandates that any existing fees for the bridge shall cease to be collected immediately upon the act taking effect, and the second section specifies that the legislation will go into effect immediately after it is passed. The Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, which connects the Rockaways in Queens, New York, to Nassau County, will now be accessible without any financial burden to travelers, potentially reducing transportation costs for local residents and commuters. By removing these fees, the bill may improve accessibility and reduce economic barriers for those who regularly use this bridge.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A62