Toll expansion plan sparks accusations of unfair burden on locals
Editorial argues tolls on the East River bridges would be a “house of cards” risking future increases. Avella and Weprin claim tolling targets Brooklyn and Queens residents, deters small businesses, and raises fear of highway robbery. Proposes commuter tax or legalized sports betting as alternatives.
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Brooklyn
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State of the District: Red Hook Sunset Park outreach
ESS ENCHACA invites community members to a presentation at Sunset Park High School on April 12 at 2 pm. The talk highlights district 38 reforms, IDNYC rollout, community input on capital spending, and pushback to EDC development plans at Red Hook and South Brooklyn Marine Terminal.
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New York Economic Development Corporation
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Brooklyn Marine Terminal
Plan safeguards and sunset clause for transit funding
The author argues to maintain Shames funding but adds a sunset provision that would reverse the plan if subsidies to mass transit and roadways fall below pre plan levels. It calls for relief from fare increase jurisdiction and demands elected officials support any necessary rises tied to core inflation.
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