Jeffrey Dinowitz Hosts a West Bronx Congestion Pricing Forum

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz is hosting a forum on congestion pricing.

Speaking in favor of congestion pricing will be Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City. Speaking in opposition to congestion pricing will be Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions.

Residents of the Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Van Cortlandt Village, Norwood, Woodlawn and Wakefield communities will be given an opportunity to ask questions and make statements on this important issue. Assemblyman Dinowitz urges you to participate.

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