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Tax Breaks Sought Amid Boom

Submitted by Art Fougner MD, Jul 23, 2007 06:35

Before applying a regressive commuter tax in the form of congestion pricing, why not apply this windfall toward upgrading NY City's transit system? The anticipated increase in riders from congestion pricing would overwhelm the present system. Let's use any surplus wisely.

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Jul 23, 2007 13:37

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John Jones

Jul 24, 2007 08:24

One way that they could lower the tax is by fixing the so called Mansion Tax. The average apartment is... [MORE]

Jim Barnard

Jul 23, 2007 11:37

Though the share of condo and coop owners in the city has increased dramatically over the past 5 years, especially... [MORE]

Reality Checker

Jul 23, 2007 11:34

Real estate transfer taxes will NOT continue to roll in at these inflated levels. If the city wants to cut... [MORE]

Larry Littlefield

Jul 23, 2007 08:08

Before applying a regressive commuter tax in the form of congestion pricing, why not apply this windfall toward upgrading NY...

Art Fougner MD

Jul 23, 2007 06:35

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