The PA can pay for access infrastructure for the Lincoln Tunnel but not the Holland Tunnel, since it predates the creation of the PA. Christie says that improved Holland-Pulaski access diverts some traffic from the Lincoln Tunnel, and thus should qualify as a Lincoln improvement.
Clearly easier access to the Holland relieves pressure on the congestion at the Lincoln.
But even if it didn't, for the NY Times to imply that Christie's position in the negotiations could lead to "felony charges" is absolutely 100% absurd on its face. Utter nonsense.