New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani may have to pump the brakes on his idea to make buses free in the Big Apple.
Speaking to reporters during a news conference on Nov. 8, Gov. Kathy Hochul said she "cannot set forth a plan right now that takes money out of a system that relies on the fares of the buses and the subways."
But Hochul left open another possibility.
"Can we find a path to make it more affordable for people who need help? Of course, we can,” she said.
Hochul spoke on the last day of an annual conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, during which leaders and officials from both New York and Puerto Rico meet to strengthen ties and bolster the Latino community.
