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| DATE | 2009-03-24 |
| FROM | From: "Michael L. Richardson"
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [campaignforny@gmail.com: MTA doomsday tomorrow!]
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Tripple that 15.2 billion for a more accurate cost.
Ruben Safir wrote:
> For those who are wondering why I'm been so agitated about the MTA
> of late, aside from the obvious, reead this email I got.
>
> These vultures want nothingbut to give our Bridges to the MTA and
> pretend tha sending 15.2 billion dollars on the LIRR connection
> to Grand Central to be rational sending without which the Subway system
> would sli back into the 1970's Its nonsense.
>
> Please call Krugers office today and suort him and tell him to
> break up the MTA.
>
> Ruben
> ----- Forwarded message from "Michael O'Loughlin, Campaign for New York's Future" -----
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> Date: Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:57:42 GMT
> From: "Michael O'Loughlin, Campaign for New York's Future"
> To: Ruben Safir
> Subject: MTA doomsday tomorrow!
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> Dear Ruben,
>
> Tomorrow - March 25th - is the deadline for lawmakers to decide
> the fate of New York's transit riders, but they still haven't
> agreed on a plan to fully and fairly fund the MTA.
>
> The Ravitch/Silver plans ask all sectors to contribute to keep
> our city on the move - but a handful of senators are holding out
> against it.
> YOUR senator is one of the "Fare Hike Four," stubbornly fighting
> for a plan that, according to Reuters, would force the MTA to
> raise fares by 17%!
> If our leaders don't pass an MTA funding plan today, we're going
> to face a transit doomsday - paying $104 for a monthly
> Metrocard, saying goodbye to entire subway lines and dozens of
> bus routes, and experiencing longer waits and more crowding.
>
> This is your last chance to be heard! Call your state senator
> right now:
>
> 1. For Senator Kruger, call
> (518) 455-2460.
>
> 2. Tell the staffer who answers:
>
> * I represent the majority of your constituents who will be
> severely impacted by the MTA's 23% fare hike and drastic bus and
> subway service cuts;
>
> * New Yorkers demand a plan - like the Ravitch/Silver plans -
> that includes funding from ALL sectors, including businesses,
> drivers, and transit riders;
>
> * We must not only prevent doomsday fare hikes and service cuts
> but also cover the costs of maintaining and improving the
> transit system.
>
> 3. Hit reply to this email to let us know how your call went!
> Please don't skip this step - this information is very valuable
> to us as we talk to your lawmakers in Albany!
>
> After you call, spread the word! Forward this email to your
> friends and family and encourage them to look up their state
> senators at
> http://ga3.org/ct/WdX_u441OSpU/
> and use the message above to call in their support for a plan
> like the Ravitch/Silver plans.
>
> Your call can help keep the transit system working for all New
> Yorkers, protecting our environment and our economy, even during
> difficult times. We all benefit from public transit - we should
> all do our part to fully and fairly fund the MTA.
>
> Today is the day. Let's make sure our decision makers know that
> New Yorkers won't accept a transit doomsday!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Michael O'Loughlin
> Campaign for New York's Future
>
> P.S. After your call, check out the Transportation Alternatives'
> MTA Telethon video - and find out about the event they'll be
> holding tomorrow in Union Square.
> http://ga3.org/ct/WpX_u441OSph/
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