Bill > A05071

This bill amends the public authorities law to require the New York State Thruway Authority to offer a significant discount to residents of Rockland and Westchester counties when crossing the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Specifically, the bill mandates that these local residents will pay only 40% of the regular crossing fare (a 60% discount) for bridge crossings. The bill also provides that if the authority imposes any additional surcharges on bridge crossings during the calendar year 2025, residents of these counties will be permanently exempt from paying those surcharges. To access this discount, residents must apply through an application process established by the Thruway Authority, which will require applicants to provide certain information as determined by the authority. The bill is subject to existing agreements with noteholders and bondholders, ensuring that the discount does not conflict with prior financial commitments. The legislation will take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5071