What to Know About NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan NYT | Top Stories By: Winnie Hu and Ana Ley 15 November 2024 at 07:47 Gov. Kathy Hochul is fast-tracking new tolls to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan. Drivers could be charged beginning in January. © Karsten Moran for The New York TimesCongestion pricing is back on track for a January debut but could still be derailed.