Larry Littlefield said: "They said when he was appointed that Ravitch had a history of telling the hard truths to elected officials. Well I read the report and there is nothing in it. No numbers...."
vnm said: "ATTENTION MOTORISTS and LOCAL ELECTED OFFICIALS: The tolling of the now-free East and Harlem River bridges would prevent draconian 23% toll increases on the seven bridges and two tunnels..."
Eric McClure said: "Hey, did Ravitch say anything about canceling the sale of the Vanderbilt Yard to Forest City Ratner for less than half its appraised value?"
Larry Littlefield said: "“The payroll tax is the part that concerns me.” That was yesterday’s rant for me. A 1% payroll tax, exempting all the most privileged interests —..."
rex said: "I have never understood the resistance to tolls. If the benefit you receive from driving into Manhattan is less than the price of the tolls, then don’t go. We are dying because you..."
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