6/18/08-Assembly lawmakers voted 87-47 to advance a bill to the Senate that would require the New York State Thruway Authority to stop collecting tolls at the New Rochelle toll plaza on the New England section of Interstate 95.
Sponsored by Assemblyman George Latimer, D-Rye, A1220 cleared the Assembly shortly after the Thruway Authority voted to raise tolls on roads and bridges. The agency acted despite objections from Gov. David Paterson and other state leaders.
The bill has moved to the Senate Rules Committee.
For bill status, call (518) 455-7545. In New York, call 1-800-342-9860.