THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS

CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7116
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** 
March 31, 2008

Contact: (212) 788-7116
Release # 027-2008
 
City Council Approves Home Rule Request on Congestion Pricing
CITY HALL – The City Council approved a home rule request today, urging state lawmakers to vote in favor of congestion pricing legislation.  The home rule request, which passed the Council 30-20, will be sent to Albany for consideration prior to votes in the State Legislature.

At 8:00 PM, Speaker Quinn will hold a media availability in the Red Room at City Hall.  New York 1 News will provide a live pool feed of the 8 PM availability, on switch number PL1A.  For more information about the feed please call the NY1 News Assignment Desk at 212-379-3456.

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