Senator Alessandra Biaggi faces backlash for insensitive comment on NYC congestion toll.

Former New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi faced criticism after telling a resident upset about New York City's new $9 congestion toll to "get over it." Biaggi defended congestion pricing as essential for subway funding but faced backlash for seeming insensitive. She also criticized Governor Hochul for allowing ex-Governor Cuomo to use taxpayer money to retaliate against sexual assault victims.

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