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Asha McKenzie
Verified
Anchor and MMJ, News 12 The Bronx
New York
Beats
Football (college and pro), Bundesliga)Baseball, EPL Soccer (MLS, Basketball (college and pro)
dancing kittens
Content
By Asha McKenzie Verified| News 12 The Bronx Verified Gov. Kathy Hochul was at Bronx Borough Hall on Monday speaking to the media for the first time since her announcement about pausing congestion pricing. The governor, when asked about the decision to pause congestion pricing, says that she is hearing from New Yorkers that the $15 toll is too much. Hochul added that now is the time to explore other funding alternatives for MTA projects. While the congestion pricing plan remains on hold, she says that it doesn’t mean that it won’t ever happen.
By Asha McKenzie Verified, Adolfo Carrion| News 12 The Bronx Verified Students from across the five boroughs got to show off their young minds and their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and math at the annual Police Athletic League science fair. The PAL center in Longwood was packed with young engineers in training. The students from fifth through eighth grade showed off their projects focusing on natural disasters.
By Asha McKenzie Verified| News 12 The Bronx Verified Gov. Kathy Hochul was at Bronx Borough Hall on Monday speaking to the media for the first time since her announcement about pausing congestion pricing. The governor, when asked about the decision to pause congestion pricing, says that she is hearing from New Yorkers that the $15 toll is too much. Hochul added that now is the time to explore other funding alternatives for MTA projects. While the congestion pricing plan remains on hold, she says that it doesn’t mean that it won’t ever happen.
Company Info
News 12 The Bronx
News 12 is a regional news network owned by Altice USA, established in 1998. It operates as part of the News 12 Networks group and has become the largest hyperlocal news service in the New York tri-state area, providing 24/7 coverage across various platforms. Headquartered in Woodbury, New York, News 12 serves localities through dedicated channels, including the Bronx, Brooklyn, Connecticut, Hudson Valley, Long Island, New Jersey, and Westchester. The network features seven hyperlocal channels that deliver breaking news, weather, traffic, and sports tailored to each region. News 12+ offers traffic updates and weather forecasts, while digital platforms include News12.com for on-demand news, a streaming service launched in 2020, and a mobile app for news access. News 12 targets cable subscribers and cord-cutters, emphasizing accessibility for residents and commuters in the New York metropolitan area. The network has received awards such as the New York Emmy and National Headliner Award for its community-focused reporting.
New York, United States
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Founded: 1986