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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 |
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To the Editor:
Addressing a 40-year need, the state Legislature is poised to pass a bill that would protect an industry of tens of thousands of workers, legalize a practice of street hails that millions rely on every day in the outer boroughs, and maintain thousands of jobs.
Livery base owners and drivers across the five boroughs overwhelmingly support the plan and acknowledge the hard work and deliberation that has gone into this final proposal by the state Legislature.
We thank the mayor, City Council members, and the state Legislature for acknowledging the reality of the situation on the street and proposing a bill that benefits the livery industry, the city, and its 8 million residents.
Livery Base Owners Inc. President Pedro Heredia and spokeswoman Cira Angeles
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