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Council Votes on Muni-Meters, Wages, Adult Ads, Banking

Muni-meter bill would let motorists use unexpired time at another location.

The New York City Council is voting today on a number of issues affecting New Yorkers, including a change in parking laws.

At issue are the following:

  • A bill which would allow Muni-meter time purchased at one location to be transferable to another.
  • Whether or not to override the mayor's veto of the prevailing wage bill.
  • Whether to call for a raise in the state's minimum wage.
  • The Responsible Banking Act, which will determine how best to distribute financial services.
  • Whether to ask Village Voice Media to remove adult services ads from its Backpage.com website.

addressed some complaints motorists were having, but some council members feel the city needs to go further.

Councilman Dan Halloran, R-Whitestone, a co-sponsor of the bill, thinks clarifying the Muni-Meter rules is a good idea.

"It's a simple concept," he said, "You ought to get what you pay for. Drivers in this city have been taxed and tolled enough. This legislation makes good sense and will help drivers save a bit more of their hard-earned money."

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Jaime May 10, 2013 at 10:42 am
The local, fresh fruit and vegetable market was a worthwhile addition to Douglaston. Obviously, itRead More did not receive the support of the community, at least not enough to make it a successful venture. This is sad. Every Sunday, rain or shine, I would stop at the market and purchase something. My favorite was the bakery stand. Often, when I stopped in the afternoon I would get two FREE French breads with my purchase. Parking was never a problem. The vendors where friendly and very informative. It was a perfect setting for the picturesque nature of this community. Too bad it is not returning.
Jaime May 9, 2013 at 03:02 pm
Unfortunately, according to the Douglas Manor Association, the fresh fruit and vegetable market willRead More NOT return this year. No specific reason was given other than this was at the initiative of the merchants or the market's organizers. And this..., just as we were beginning to enjoy the Long Island wines and the $34 per pound skirt steak, ordered two months in advance.
Evelyn Schechter May 2, 2013 at 07:33 am
Please continue to circulate the petition:Read More http://www.change.org/petitions/michael-p-huerta-faa-reverse-harmful-flight-patterns-over-bayside-hollis-hills-and-n-e-queens#
J Douglas Montgomery May 3, 2013 at 02:43 pm
The correct Date is the 21st of May at The Community Church of Douglaston, 2-4