Gov. Kathy Hochul insisted that the cameras crucial to the toll structure will remain in operation. "The cameras are staying on," she said.

The transportation secretary said he would revoke federal approval for the program, citing the cost to motorists; the Metropolitan Transportation Authority quickly filed a lawsuit to stop the move.

The Trump administration will move to halt a controversial Manhattan toll plan on Wednesday, throwing into doubt billions of dollars in financing for the region’s mass transit system. Rescinding federal support for the tolls is expected to trigger lawsuits from backers of the tolls against the decision.