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| DATE | 2009-03-24 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [NYLXS - HANGOUT] [campaignforny@gmail.com: MTA doomsday tomorrow!]
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On Tue, Mar 24, 2009 at 08:20:08PM -0400, Michael Richardson wrote:
> Tripple that 15.2 billion for a more accurate cost.
>
Hit the blogs and call your state assemblymen and senators.
Ruben
> 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" -----
> >
> >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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