The Westchester Brief | 04.01.26: Congestion Pricing Survives Federal Challenge

Send us Fan MailIN-PLAYER SHOW NOTESA federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from killing congestion pricing. For Westchester, this isn't a Manhattan toll story — it's a Metro-North funding story. First-year revenue hit $550 million, exceeding projections. That money funds the Park Avenue Viaduct replacement, Hudson Line signal upgrades, and new railcars. Ridership is up 6%. The traffic spillover everyone feared never happened. Plus: Chef Psilakis opens Klema in Larchmont, New Rochelle's construction boom, and Blueprint '26 launches.In This Episode:0:00 Cold Open: A federal judge's 149-page ruling0:40 Judge Liman's ruling and DOT termination letters1:30 $550 million in first-year revenue2:30 Park Avenue Viaduct and Hudson Line upgrades3:15 Ridership gains and traffic spillover data4:00 Low-income discounts and tax credits4:30 Quick Hits: Klema in Larchmont, New Rochelle housing, Blueprint '266:15 Closing remarksSubscribe to The Westchester Brief at www.iliveherewestchester.com for daily local news that matters.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.