Michael Washburn
Reporter
Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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Gov. Hochul’s Decision to Unpause NYC Congestion Pricing Rekindles Debate
Even with modifications, the policy of charging commuters $9 when they enter Manhattan below 60th Street is a source of controversy.
Marines Who Served With Daniel Penny Take the Stand in Subway Chokehold Trial
The defense seeks to counter the defense’s portrayal of Penny as lacking compassion.
MTA Votes 12–1 in Favor of NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls
The new policy is set to go into effect in January 2025, with tolls 40 percent lower than the $15 originally sought but increasing to $15 by 2031.
Steve Bannon’s Trial in Border Wall Case Delayed Until February
A judge in a lower Manhattan courtroom said that many procedural necessities in the high-profile case make postponing jury selection inevitable.
Medical Examiner Testifies in Daniel Penny Trial That Chokehold Caused Death
The medical examiner acknowledged finding drugs in Jordan Neely’s system but said the chokehold was the cause of death.
Gov. Hochul Restarts NYC Congestion Pricing With $9 Tolls to Begin in January
Months of arguing and litigation have culminated in a decision to proceed with the controversial program, with the daily toll lowered from the envisioned $15.
Gov. Hochul Signals Plan to Unpause Congestion Pricing Toll
The governor is currently facing two lawsuits challenging her pause of the program, which was originally set to take effect on June 30 this year.
3 Incoming Democrats Flipped New York House Seats
New York Democrats clawed back their losses in the 2022 midterms.
Witness in Daniel Penny Trial Describes Changing His Story, Fear of Prosecution
Eric Gonzalez initially told investigators he was present at the start of the incident; in court, a starkly different account emerged.
Witnesses in Daniel Penny Trial Describe Fears for Their Safety in Subway Incident
In a lower Manhattan coutroom, witnesses fill in the details of an incident that has captured the attention of the city.