MTA calls off plan to charge NYC marathon after governor says 'fix this mess'

The MTA wanted to charge the New York Road Runners $750,000 annually for shutting down the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.

NEW YORK -- The MTA is calling off its plan to charge the New York City marathon for shutting down the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.Earlier this week, CBS New York confirmed the agency wanted to charge the marathon $750,000 annually for using the bridge. Gov. Kathy Hochul put out a statement Thursday night, telling them to 'fix this mess.

Race officials estimate the marathon generated $427 million for the city in 2019. 'Just let it be,' Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella said Wednesday. 'Instead of stepping in the way and tripping the runners, figuratively and almost literately, should be figuring out ways to get more people to participate.'According to public records, New York Road Runners saw a revenue of more than $85 million last year, but its net income was roughly $12 million after expenses.

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