Although I have ez-pass I hate it. I used to travel the GSP in NJ daily. When ez-pass first came out they did away with all but a few manned booths so I was forced to get it. I've received all kinds of toll related tickets even though the ex-pass tag was in the window, even getting tickets for bridges I've never been on.
We have a TT we tow. Going over the Deleware River into PA we were charged $12 even though the fee schedule states the fee is $2. It took me three months to get the $10 refunded. The DRJTB web site states to avoid being overcharged you should remove the tag, pay cash and get a receipt. Doesn't sound too EZ to me.
And, yes, NY state does charge a monthly fee even if you have tomatillos replenish.