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Jeffrey Dinowitz, Then and Now
Bronx Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz on congestion pricing, February 2008:
February 2, 2009
Anti-Pricing Lawmakers Dismayed by Potential Backlash
State legislators who opposed congestion pricing are shocked -- shocked! -- that the New York League of Conservation Voters may hold them accountable for their positions on one of the most important environmental initiatives in recent history.
May 5, 2008
New Congestion Pricing Plan, Same Jeffrey Dinowitz
The recommendation of a modified congestion pricing plan put forth last week by the Traffic Congestion Mitigation Commission has elicited another editorial from Bronx Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz. Tellingly, the piece, from this week's Riverdale Press, starts off with talking points that fellow Assembly Member Richard Brodsky and "Keep NYC Congestion Tax Free" spokesman Walter McCaffrey have repeated again and again since the TCMC released its recommendation report:
February 8, 2008
Compromise “Ruled the Day” at Congestion Pricing Hearings
Source: Environmental Defense
November 29, 2007
Profiles in Discouragement: Pols Defend Traffic Status Quo
Council member Lew Fidler delivers his Tax & Tunnel plan to the Commission.
November 2, 2007
Fact Check: Congestion Pricing is Not a “Regressive Tax”
One of the most oft-repeated slams against congestion pricing we heard at this week's Congestion Mitigation Committee hearings is that congestion pricing would be a "regressive tax," an unfair burden to poorer New Yorkers.
November 2, 2007
Low Turnout But Surprising Support at Bronx Congestion Hearing
Erik Shilling reports:
November 1, 2007
Bloomberg Visits the Bronx. Dinowitz Anti-Pricing Rally Fizzles.
Mayor Bloomberg and city agency commissioners answered questions in Riverdale last night.
October 31, 2007
“Not Getting Anywhere” at Bronx Pricing Forum
And we thought Bloomberg had a tough crowd...
October 12, 2007
Bronx Traffic Relief Forum Tonight, 7:30pm, Riverdale Temple
Bronx Assembly member Jeffrey Dinowitz is hosting a forum tonight on Mayor Bloomberg's congestion pricing plan. Speaking in favor of congestion pricing will be Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City. Speaking in opposition to congestion pricing will be Assemblyman Richard Brodsky, Chairman of the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions. Both are members of the 17-person Congestion Mitigation Commission.
October 11, 2007