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Albany - Responding to reports of a proposal to increase Thruway tolls, State Senator Michael Nozzolio today called on New York State Thruway Authority Chairman John Buono to immediately reject any increase in tolls on the Thruway.

"Any plan by the Thruway Authority to raise tolls on the Thruway should be rejected immediately," said Senator Nozzolio. "The residents and business owners in our region cannot afford an increase in tolls, which would be a significant tax increase for New York state residents. The Thruway Authority must review other options to deal with any budget shortfalls they may have."

In a letter to Chairman John Buono of the Thruway Authority, Senator Nozzolio stressed the detrimental effect that toll increases would have on his constituency.

"There is no higher priority for me than to lower taxes and create jobs and an increase in tolls by the Thruway Authority sends the message that New York State is not in touch with the concerns and needs of its residents. I believe that this proposed rate hike, if approved, would further impede economic growth and stability and significantly increase traffic on our local highways and scenic routes that we are trying so desperately to protect."


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