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Why ‘congestion’ tolls are doomed — hooray!
Start counting down the clock on those “congestion” tolls: Team Trump has a clear path to ending them once the new president has his players in place.
The Biden crew opted to ignore the MTA’s failure to file a full environmental-impact statement on the “congestion pricing plan,” accepting instead a less-sweeping “assessment.”
As Nicole Gelinas notes for The Post, that leaves room for Trump officials (once Senate-confirmed) to revoke the federal OK — especially as New Jersey’s suit against the tolls is still live in federal court.
On the merits, the issue is open-and-shut: The tolls may improve air quality in Manhattan, but only at the cost of upping traffic and air pollution in Jersey, Staten Island and especially The Bronx — which already has some of the worst air issues in the nation.
The simple truth here is that this “congestion” plan was never about anything except getting cash for the MTA without Albany having to gore any other ox: Adding a new toll was the easiest out for then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul, and the Legislature’s progressive leaders.
In the Biden years, they had the DC connections to get away with it, but there’s a new cop in town and he’s on record saying the tolls need to go.
And if revoking the federal air-quality OK doesn’t do the trick, Congress can still act; Jersey Democrats might even join New York Republicans in passing a measure that, for example, cuts off Empire State highway money if these tolls remain in place.
Ending the tolls is a top priority for the likes of Reps. Mike Lawler and Nicole Malliotakis; they won’t let Queens’ most famous son forget his vow to stop them.
As Albany dickers over the new state budget, Hochul and the Legislature’s leaders need to get real about getting the MTA the funds (and savings) it needs without sticking commuters with the bill.
Why ‘congestion’ tolls are doomed — hooray!In recent years, there has been a growing trend among cities to implement congestion tolls as a means of reducing traffic congestion and air pollution. However, these tolls have faced backlash from both residents and lawmakers, and it seems that their days may be numbered.
One of the main reasons why congestion tolls are doomed is that they disproportionately impact low-income individuals. Many critics argue that these tolls unfairly burden those who are already struggling financially, as they are forced to pay an additional fee just to travel to work or run errands. This has sparked outrage among residents and has led to calls for the tolls to be abolished.
Additionally, congestion tolls have not proven to be as effective at reducing traffic congestion as originally hoped. In some cities, traffic congestion has actually worsened since the implementation of these tolls, as drivers try to avoid paying the fees by taking alternate routes or traveling during off-peak hours. This has raised questions about the effectiveness of congestion tolls as a solution to traffic congestion.
Overall, it seems that congestion tolls are facing an uncertain future. With mounting opposition from residents and limited success in reducing traffic congestion, it may only be a matter of time before these tolls are phased out altogether. And for many, that is cause for celebration.
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#congestion #tolls #doomed #hoorayAngelina Jolie’s ‘heart’ not in awards race after Maria’s Oscar snub: ‘This was doomed from…’ | Hollywood
Angelina Jolie entered awards season with high hopes for her portrayal in the biopic Maria, but her journey quickly took an unexpected turn. Despite her optimism, the actress faced disappointment after losing out to Demi Moore for a Golden Globe, failing to secure a nomination for a SAG Award, and ultimately being snubbed at the Academy Awards. A source close to Jolie exclusively revealed to In Touch that the series of setbacks left the actress stressed and baffled.
Angelina Jolie’s hopes for an awards comeback with her role in Maria were dashed after being snubbed at the Academy Awards. Amy Sussman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Amy Sussman / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP) Also Read: ‘…dead in a trunk’: Diddy made chilling death threats, claims magazine editor in new docuseries
Jolie is surrounded by ‘air of sadness’
The higher level of insider revealed to the outlet, “Number one, the thing that hurts Angelina is her almost total lack of a sense of humour or lightness when she talks about this movie,” and her Netflix-funded, failed awards campaign. The insider continued, “and when you combine that with the actual movie itself, there’s this air of sadness and moroseness around her that isn’t fun.”
She was counting on her role in Maria to be her big comeback after she spent months preparing for teh role which also included singing. However, the insider suggested that her seriousness might have hurt her chance for the award and opened up the way for critics to scrutinise her performance. The source told the outlet, “She’s got a dark personality and Maria Callas’ music is uplifting, but her story is not.”
They added, “Angelina also was harmed by the fact that she didn’t do her own singing. Even though Rami Malek got away with it six years ago on Bohemian Rhapsody, the mood has shifted and awards voters value authenticity above everything.”
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Jolie’s comparison to Timothee Chalamet
The source noted that the music genre has been the trend recently, thus, Maria was easily edged out for the award. The insider shared with the news outlet, “There’s also the problem of comparisons to Timmy (Timothee) Chalamet in A Complete Unknown. He did his own signing in that movie and absolutely killed it, stunning even his biggest naysayers. Timothée is even going on SNL next week to sing in character as Bob Dylan, live.”
However, all the good press for Chalamet ended up hurting Jolie’s shot for the Oscars. The source said, “It seems like the new standard for musical biopics, even ones about opera singers, is that you really have to do the singing yourself. This isn’t lost on Angelina or her team, no matter how much money they throw behind her otherwise brilliant performance. Timmy’s success, plus the real singing done by the women of Wicked, completely overshadowed her.”
While the source highlights the strong backing Jolie received from Netflix, it’s clear there was also significant organized opposition to her nomination this year. As In Touch previously reported, a number of A-list stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Annette Bening, Laura Dern, Mary McCormack, Andrea Riseborough, and notably, Jolie’s ex-husband Brad Pitt, have rallied behind Nicole Kidman and Moore’s Oscar aspirations.
This group has also reportedly worked to undermine Jolie’s chances. A second source told the media outlet, “Jen’s group that has been proven to be able to steer the course of the nomination process.” Meanwhile, the first source admitted, “Her heart hasn’t been in this awards campaign because she knew she would be held to this impossible standard. This was doomed from the start.”
Angelina Jolie’s ‘heart’ not in awards race after Maria’s Oscar snub: ‘This was doomed from…Angelina Jolie, renowned actress and filmmaker, recently expressed her disappointment after her latest film “Maria” was snubbed for an Oscar nomination. Jolie, who directed and produced the film, shared that her ‘heart’ was not in the awards race following the snub.
In a candid interview, Jolie opened up about her feelings towards the Oscars and how the exclusion of “Maria” affected her. She stated, “This was doomed from the start. I poured my heart and soul into this project, and to see it overlooked in this way is incredibly disheartening.”
Despite the disappointment, Jolie remains proud of the film and the impact it has had on audiences. She emphasized the importance of telling Maria’s story and shedding light on the important issues addressed in the film.
While Jolie may not be actively campaigning for awards recognition, her dedication to storytelling and bringing important narratives to the forefront remains unwavering. Fans and critics alike continue to admire Jolie’s talent and commitment to her craft, regardless of accolades.
As Jolie moves forward from this setback, her supporters are eager to see what new projects she will tackle next, knowing that her ‘heart’ will always be in her work, regardless of awards recognition.
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#Angelina #Jolies #heart #awards #race #Marias #Oscar #snub #doomed #Hollywood‘The Traitors’ star Jeremy Collins says history with Boston Rob doomed him
Jeremy Collins was onto Danielle Reyes. He had her pegged as a Traitor and was starting to float her name around the castle. He was right, of course, but the fact he correctly saw through the lies is what ended up getting the Survivor champion “murdered” on this week’s episode of The Traitors.
Jeremy was shortlisted for murder along with Nikki Garcia and Ciara Miller at the start of the episode, meaning the three had to cram themselves into coffins and then wait to find out which one would literally get the nail in the coffin. Even with his last-ditch plea to work with the Traitors if they spared him, Jeremy was eliminated.
What does Jeremy make of being murdered by two fellow Survivor alums in Boston Rob Mariano and Carolyn Wiger? How did he realize Danielle was a Traitor? And what would he have done had he escaped the evening with his reality television life still intact? We asked the Traitors’ third victim all that and more.
Jeremy Collins on ‘The Traitors’.
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Okay, how long did you actually have to lie down in that coffin?
JEREMY COLLINS: Longer than I wanted to, but I will say that it was cold that night. It was freezing, and in the coffin was warmer than outside, so it wasn’t bad. But no one wants to lay in a coffin, you know what I mean? It sucked.
Did they actually hammer a nail into your coffin while you were in it, ’cause that seems dangerous?
They did! They gave me the heads up and said, “If you feel funny in there, just knock on it and we’ll get it open really quickly.” I’m pretty good. As firefighters, we have to do a lot of that crawling into confined spaces and stuff, so I was all right.
Boston Rob and Carolyn, your fellow Survivors, they take out Tony and you back-to-back. What is going on here?
Man, I don’t know. I was bummed. Listen, it’s my fault. I put it on me. I opened my mouth to too many people. But I was trying to gain some trust with my people, and after looking back afterwards, I’m looking at it and saying: Boston Rob, I know his game. This is what he does. He’s over everything. I get it.
Carolyn, I thought she was going to have my back more. I sat her down one time and we had a really good conversation, heart to heart. I was like, “Don’t let anyone block your shine. Don’t worry about anybody else. You just be you and don’t worry about anything else.” And we had a really good moment. I thought I was good. I thought I had a lot of allies throughout the castle.
Wes Bergmann, Jeremy Collins, Danielle Reyes, Boston Rob Mariano on ‘The Traitors’.
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Tony called Boston Rob a sellout. Do you agree or disagree?
I don’t think Rob’s a sellout, but this is Rob. You know what I mean? This is who he is. This is how he plays. He’s for himself and that’s it. Listen, I’ve wanted to play with Rob on Winners at War. He took out Natalie and I was like, “It’s fine, we’re good. I want to work with you. I want you to be my meat shield.” That’s what I was looking for. And we couldn’t get on the same page.
And then we took out Ethan, and he really didn’t trust me. And I’m like, “Yo, it wasn’t a shot at you. It was to get Ethan out of there so we could work together.” And he never wanted to work with me going into Traitors. I didn’t think that we were going to be on the same page because we left it like that. But when he was on, I was like, “All right, well good, we can play together now. Let’s go.” And I don’t know, we just were never on the same page, me and him.
It’s interesting because Boston Rob’s whole thing was he’s got to protect the Traitors, so he targets you when you start to realize Danielle is a Traitor, but then he immediately flips and takes out a Traitor himself the very next day.
I think I was one episode off. If I could just get through that killing, I think I would’ve been in a better spot to move on.
You were on to Danielle as a Traitor pretty much from the jump. What tipped you off?
So I said to Derrick, “If Danielle asked you for a Shield, she’s a Traitor.” Because nobody was after Danielle. She should not be worried about anything. Even when I got the Shield from Wes, I almost said, “I don’t think I need it. Give it to someone that needs it.” But then I’m not going to do that. I took it. So I said, “If she asks for a Shield, Derrick, she’s a Traitor.”
And she would cry. And it was just a not believable cry, you know what I mean? And I’m a guy that, when a female cries, it kind of opens up my heart. I tend to believe it more. And I did not believe it at all. It was just doing too much. It was overacting and stuff. And I said, “Oh, she’s got to be one.”
Jeremy Collins, Dorinda Medley, Tom Sandoval on ‘The Traitors’.
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When you laid down in that coffin, did you know it was you?
I did not know it was me. I had a feeling that I might be able to get out of this. It happened so fast. I will say, I thought that once Ciara said whatever she said with like, “We’re going to find you, blah, blah,” I said, “Oh, she’s a Traitor. She’s not even trying to hide it. She’s a Traitor.” And I thought me and Nikki kind of gave a similar answer. So it could have been me and Nikki. I was just like, “It could be me. It’s a 50-50 shot.” I had no clue.
In your final plea to stay safe, you directly addressed the Traitors and said, “You all know I’m trying to find you all, but if you keep me, I’ll work with you.” Is that true? And, if so, what would that have entailed exactly? Or was that just some BS you were spewing?
Listen, I was throwing a Hail Mary. I was just swinging for the fences. I was trying to get to stay in the game immediately. I said, “Oh my God, if I get out of this now, I have to go and tell everybody, ‘Listen, I’m not a Traitor. I’m not helping ’em out.’” I knew it was going to be a tough road for me because of what I said. But I’m telling you, Dalton, as soon as we left, as I left, I went: You know what I should have said? I should have said, “I’m not talking to the Traitors. I’m talking to all the Faithful. I’m a Faithful, I only throw out one name and I’m in here. So if I’m gone, that person’s a Traitor.” And then I’m going back and thinking: Well, what if she wasn’t a Traitor? And then they take me out. So I don’t know, man. I’m all over the place. Yo, that game is hard, man. Traitors is really hard.
Jeremy Collins on ‘The Traitors’.
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Yeah, talk about not being able to trust anyone. You’re used to it on the island, but this is a whole other level. So you were teary after being eliminated as you talked about wanting to provide for your family, but look, I play fantasy football against you. I know how competitive you are. How much of your pain in that moment was simply a competitor who just lost a big game?
So this is what these reality shows do to me. They know what gets me, and it’s my family. So they started talking to me about my family, and that always gets me. But I was more frustrated in myself and I am like, “What did I do wrong? Did I mess up? Where did I talk too much? Where did I not talk enough?” So it was all in my head. I was really disappointed in myself. And I thought I could have gone really far in the game. I never think I’m going to win, but I always think I’m going to make a good push towards the end. And then once you get to the end, anything can happen. It’s like fantasy football.
What’s some stuff that happened out there about your game that didn’t make it to TV?
I will say the car rides are the biggest thing because they say, “Alright, group up, get into cars.” And it’s huge to see who’s grouping up with who and jumping into cars with each other. Derrick is my guy. And there was a car ride where I was talking to Tony and I said, “I’ll jump in with you.” And Derrick came over right after and he’s like, “Hey, you want to get in the car?” And I said, “Oh, I’m already with Tony.” And I should have said, “You know what? I’m good with Tony. I don’t need to talk to Tony. Let me go with Derrick.”
‘The Traitors’ season 3 cast and host Alan Cumming.
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Whom else did you want to work with besides Derrick if you’d stayed in the game?
I wanted Derrick. I wanted Nikki. I thought me and Robyn were good. I thought I got a good read on Robyn. I knew she wasn’t a Traitor, and she was just kind of easy to read. She’s just out in the open. Dolores was kind of easy to read. I wanted to work with everybody, but I couldn’t even get my alliance going. With so many people, you’ve got to just play with everybody until you can kind of figure it out towards the end when it gets weaned down.
Anything surprise you watching the show back on TV?
I was surprised that Dylan jumped on Bob the Drag Queen so fast. After Dorinda was gone, I watched Bob come in, and he didn’t even look up at the board to see who was murdered. Didn’t even look. And he was just like, “Oh, what? And I looked at him, I was like, ‘Yo, he didn’t even look. How does he even know? He’s a Traitor.’”
And then I talked to him for five minutes. I have a twin brother who is gay, and I was like “Bob’s just like my twin brother. That’s just who he is. He’s not a Traitor.” I wish I talked to Dylan more. I think if me and Dylan got on the same page, we could have done some things. So seeing a lot of things that Dylan is doing, I like that. But the castle’s big and there’s a lot of stuff that you don’t see.
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In the latest season of “The Traitors,” Jeremy Collins opened up about how his history with Boston Rob ultimately led to his downfall in the game.Collins, who previously played alongside Boston Rob in “Survivor: Winners at War,” revealed that their previous alliance and friendship made him a target among the other players. Despite his best efforts to distance himself from Boston Rob, the damage had already been done.
“I tried to separate myself from Boston Rob and prove that I could play my own game, but the other players just couldn’t see past our history together,” Collins said in a confessional. “It ultimately led to my blindside and elimination from the game.”
Fans of the show were shocked to see Collins, a fan-favorite player, get taken out of the game so early. Many took to social media to express their disappointment and frustration with how things played out for him.
Despite his early exit, Collins remains optimistic about his experience on “The Traitors” and is grateful for the opportunity to play the game once again. Only time will tell if he will get another chance to redeem himself in future seasons.
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