New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced Tuesday that the number of cars entering Manhattan has fallen 12 percent since New York City's congestion pricing went into effect.

According to official figures, 17.6 million fewer vehicles have entered Manhattan's "congestion zone" this year compared to the same period last year. The politically dicey congestion pricing scheme — the first in the U.S. — took effect in January. The program, which charges higher tolls to enter the busiest parts of the city, was adopted to reduce gridlock and boost funding for public transportation.

"With summer coming to an end, the benefits of congestion pricing are clearer than ever,” Hochul said in a statement. "This program has been nothing short of transforma

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