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40 percent Tappan Zee Bridge toll discount sought for Hudson Valley commuters

Westchester-bound motorists drive through the E-ZPass lanes in

Photo credit: Angela Gaul | Westchester-bound motorists drive through the E-ZPass lanes in Tarrytown after crossing the Hudson River via the Tappan Zee Bridge. (May 10, 2012)

With toll hikes looming on the Tappan Zee Bridge, some Hudson Valley lawmakers are pushing for a 40 percent discount on the bridge toll for Westchester and Rockland residents -- no matter how high the current $5 toll climbs.

Proposed legislation would allow cash-only users to purchase discount tokens to use the bridge and would give E-ZPass users discounts on their monthly bills. The legislation...

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