What's going on in NY you ask?

jetswin · 11-20-2008, 02:01 PM

- They just spent $21k for a rug at the Governor's mansion
- They want to reinstitute the commuter tax, but still want to rebate $400 to city residents
- They just renamed the Triborough the RFK, only problem $4mm in signage fees pending
- The MTA says it is running out of money and has to slash service and raise fees, the same week a news report ran on employees actually spending 1-2 hours a day working and the balance tending to such pressing matters as, reading novels, checking on their bars, working out, and napping

Anyone feel as though there is some funny business going on?

JetsFan2012 · 11-20-2008, 02:03 PM

It costs $4 million to rename a bridge???

JetPotato · 11-20-2008, 02:05 PM

[QUOTE=pauliec;2872082]It costs $4 million to rename a bridge???[/QUOTE]

That was for signs and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. You know, the important stuff.

jetswin · 11-20-2008, 02:09 PM

[QUOTE=pauliec;2872082]It costs $4 million to rename a bridge???[/QUOTE]

completely outrageous...we have Elliot Spitzer to thank for that, add that to his making the #9 famous.

MnJetFan · 11-20-2008, 03:25 PM

I like the name Triborough better!

JetPotato · 11-20-2008, 03:34 PM

How inappropriate is it to name a bridge after a Kennedy anyway?

Carlton · 11-20-2008, 03:41 PM

Here is something my brother wrote the day Bloomberg proposed all the PAINFUL new policies and policy changes a few weeks ago:

here's your new day under mayor bloomberg:

you get up in the morning, and write your rent check. you notice that it's
increased by 15% year over year in a declining housing market because of
property tax increases. ok, whatever. now you drive to work and get stuck in
horrible traffic that hasn't been dealt with because bloomberg can't get
anything past albany. oh no! you're stuck in the box. here comes a $500
ticket from bloomberg's new traffic enforcers.

you get to work. ok, well, your company is moving a bunch of business lines
to jersey city because they can't find any large floorplans for their new
trading desk because the freedom tower hasn't been built. great.

now you get in your car to go home, and you realize that it's been stolen,
so you have to take the subway, which is filthy, late and crowded.

well, you had a rough day, so you want to go to a bar and unwind, but you
can't smoke in the bar, and it's cold out, so you just sit at home and watch
the jets play on thursday night. oh, wait, you can't get the NFL network,
and you can't go to the game because it's in new jersey, and your car was
robbed.

Jetdawgg · 11-20-2008, 03:54 PM

[QUOTE=Polidore22;2872242]Here is something my brother wrote the day Bloomberg proposed all the PAINFUL new policies and policy changes a few weeks ago:

here's your new day under mayor bloomberg:

you get up in the morning, and write your rent check. you notice that it's
increased by 15% year over year in a declining housing market because of
property tax increases. ok, whatever. now you drive to work and get stuck in
horrible traffic that hasn't been dealt with because bloomberg can't get
anything past albany. oh no! you're stuck in the box. here comes a $500
ticket from bloomberg's new traffic enforcers.

you get to work. ok, well, your company is moving a bunch of business lines
to jersey city because they can't find any large floorplans for their new
trading desk because the freedom tower hasn't been built. great.

now you get in your car to go home, and you realize that it's been stolen,
so you have to take the subway, which is filthy, late and crowded.

well, you had a rough day, so you want to go to a bar and unwind, but you
can't smoke in the bar, and it's cold out, so you just sit at home and watch
the jets play on thursday night. oh, wait, you can't get the NFL network,
and you can't go to the game because it's in new jersey, and your car was
robbed.[/QUOTE]

Time to move to middle America:yes:

nuu faaola · 11-20-2008, 04:04 PM

NY is not alone. Pretty much every state government is looking at fiscal pain right now. The economy is putting a chokehold on tax revenue, costs are soaring for things like infrastructure repair, health care, etc...

California has the biggest deficit in its history, I read recently. I know our city gov here in Chicago just laid off a bunch of people (sadly not the patronage employees).

There's no shortage of pain to go around.

MnJetFan · 11-20-2008, 04:08 PM

[QUOTE=Jetdawgg;2872262]Time to move to middle America:yes:[/QUOTE]

Middle America is getting that way to!

JetPotato · 11-20-2008, 04:15 PM

Is the inept MTA applying for some of the Bailout money too? Or do only inept car manufacturers and inept bankers get that?

JetsFan2012 · 11-20-2008, 04:23 PM

[QUOTE=Guido Monzino;2872237]How inappropriate is it to name a bridge after a Kennedy anyway?[/QUOTE]

It's cool, Uncle Teddy had the balls to name his dog "Splash."

jetswin · 11-20-2008, 04:44 PM

[QUOTE=nuu faaola;2872277]NY is not alone. Pretty much every state government is looking at fiscal pain right now. The economy is putting a chokehold on tax revenue, costs are soaring for things like infrastructure repair, health care, etc...

California has the biggest deficit in its history, I read recently. I know our city gov here in Chicago just laid off a bunch of people (sadly not the patronage employees).

There's no shortage of pain to go around.[/QUOTE]

The point of my post was not the pain, it was the way it is being distributed...how about some of these agencies/companies/unions tighten their belts a bit instead of passing it along?

Did anyone see the MTA report I spoke of on ABC news? infuriating

crasherino · 11-20-2008, 04:58 PM

[QUOTE=jetswin;2872072]

- They want to reinstitute the commuter tax, but still want to rebate $400 to city residents
[/QUOTE]

What's wrong with this? ;)

Jman21 · 11-20-2008, 05:05 PM

[QUOTE=jetswin;2872324]The point of my post was not the pain, it was the way it is being distributed...how about some of these agencies/companies/unions tighten their belts a bit instead of passing it along?

Did anyone see the MTA report I spoke of on ABC news? infuriating[/QUOTE]
I heard about it...don't get me started on the MTA.

TerryBadway · 11-20-2008, 05:23 PM

[QUOTE=Jman21;2872347]I heard about it...don't get me started on the MTA.[/QUOTE]

Trust me, I wish we had MTA leadership here. The CTA is absolute ****e.

nuu faaola · 11-20-2008, 05:36 PM

[QUOTE=TerryBadway;2872369]Trust me, I wish we had MTA leadership here. The CTA is absolute ****e.[/QUOTE]

Amen.

A catastrophe waiting to happen.

Jetdawgg · 11-20-2008, 08:19 PM

[QUOTE=MnJetFan;2872283]Middle America is getting that way to![/QUOTE]

I know the ATL wants a bailout too:huh:

MnJetFan · 11-21-2008, 01:37 PM

They overspend like a drunk sailor and now they cant pay the bill, I would say get a job but who would want a politician? Oh maybe a law firm?

asuusa · 11-21-2008, 07:08 PM

[QUOTE=jetswin;2872072]- They just spent $21k for a rug at the Governor's mansion
- They want to reinstitute the commuter tax, but still want to rebate $400 to city residents
- They just renamed the Triborough the RFK, only problem $4mm in signage fees pending
- The MTA says it is running out of money and has to slash service and raise fees, the same week a news report ran on employees actually spending 1-2 hours a day working and the balance tending to such pressing matters as, reading novels, checking on their bars, working out, and napping

Anyone feel as though there is some funny business going on?[/QUOTE]

Things are going well [url=http://www.redeemer.com/sundays/service_info.html] here[/url] though!

11-20-2008, 02:01 PM	#1
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,461	What's going on in NY you ask? - They just spent $21k for a rug at the Governor's mansion - They want to reinstitute the commuter tax, but still want to rebate $400 to city residents - They just renamed the Triborough the RFK, only problem $4mm in signage fees pending - The MTA says it is running out of money and has to slash service and raise fees, the same week a news report ran on employees actually spending 1-2 hours a day working and the balance tending to such pressing matters as, reading novels, checking on their bars, working out, and napping Anyone feel as though there is some funny business going on?

11-20-2008, 02:03 PM	#2
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	It costs $4 million to rename a bridge???

11-20-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,134	[QUOTE=pauliec;2872082]It costs $4 million to rename a bridge???[/QUOTE] That was for signs and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. You know, the important stuff.

11-20-2008, 02:09 PM	#4
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,461	[QUOTE=pauliec;2872082]It costs $4 million to rename a bridge???[/QUOTE] completely outrageous...we have Elliot Spitzer to thank for that, add that to his making the #9 famous.

11-20-2008, 03:25 PM	#5
MnJetFan All League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,302	I like the name Triborough better!

11-20-2008, 03:34 PM	#6
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,134	How inappropriate is it to name a bridge after a Kennedy anyway?

11-20-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
Carlton Teh jobless idle spawn of wealth guy. All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 7,374	Here is something my brother wrote the day Bloomberg proposed all the PAINFUL new policies and policy changes a few weeks ago: here's your new day under mayor bloomberg: you get up in the morning, and write your rent check. you notice that it's increased by 15% year over year in a declining housing market because of property tax increases. ok, whatever. now you drive to work and get stuck in horrible traffic that hasn't been dealt with because bloomberg can't get anything past albany. oh no! you're stuck in the box. here comes a $500 ticket from bloomberg's new traffic enforcers. you get to work. ok, well, your company is moving a bunch of business lines to jersey city because they can't find any large floorplans for their new trading desk because the freedom tower hasn't been built. great. now you get in your car to go home, and you realize that it's been stolen, so you have to take the subway, which is filthy, late and crowded. well, you had a rough day, so you want to go to a bar and unwind, but you can't smoke in the bar, and it's cold out, so you just sit at home and watch the jets play on thursday night. oh, wait, you can't get the NFL network, and you can't go to the game because it's in new jersey, and your car was robbed.

11-20-2008, 03:54 PM	#8
Jetdawgg All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,687	[QUOTE=Polidore22;2872242]Here is something my brother wrote the day Bloomberg proposed all the PAINFUL new policies and policy changes a few weeks ago: here's your new day under mayor bloomberg: you get up in the morning, and write your rent check. you notice that it's increased by 15% year over year in a declining housing market because of property tax increases. ok, whatever. now you drive to work and get stuck in horrible traffic that hasn't been dealt with because bloomberg can't get anything past albany. oh no! you're stuck in the box. here comes a $500 ticket from bloomberg's new traffic enforcers. you get to work. ok, well, your company is moving a bunch of business lines to jersey city because they can't find any large floorplans for their new trading desk because the freedom tower hasn't been built. great. now you get in your car to go home, and you realize that it's been stolen, so you have to take the subway, which is filthy, late and crowded. well, you had a rough day, so you want to go to a bar and unwind, but you can't smoke in the bar, and it's cold out, so you just sit at home and watch the jets play on thursday night. oh, wait, you can't get the NFL network, and you can't go to the game because it's in new jersey, and your car was robbed.[/QUOTE] Time to move to middle America:yes:

11-20-2008, 04:04 PM	#9
nuu faaola All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,253	NY is not alone. Pretty much every state government is looking at fiscal pain right now. The economy is putting a chokehold on tax revenue, costs are soaring for things like infrastructure repair, health care, etc... California has the biggest deficit in its history, I read recently. I know our city gov here in Chicago just laid off a bunch of people (sadly not the patronage employees). There's no shortage of pain to go around.

11-20-2008, 04:08 PM	#10
MnJetFan All League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,302	[QUOTE=Jetdawgg;2872262]Time to move to middle America:yes:[/QUOTE] Middle America is getting that way to!

11-20-2008, 04:15 PM	#11
JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,134	Is the inept MTA applying for some of the Bailout money too? Or do only inept car manufacturers and inept bankers get that?

11-20-2008, 04:23 PM	#12
JetsFan2012 Waterboy Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 0	[QUOTE=Guido Monzino;2872237]How inappropriate is it to name a bridge after a Kennedy anyway?[/QUOTE] It's cool, Uncle Teddy had the balls to name his dog "Splash."

11-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#13
jetswin stumblin mumblin butt fumblin Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP JetsInsider.com Legend Charter JI Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Westchester Co. Posts: 35,461	[QUOTE=nuu faaola;2872277]NY is not alone. Pretty much every state government is looking at fiscal pain right now. The economy is putting a chokehold on tax revenue, costs are soaring for things like infrastructure repair, health care, etc... California has the biggest deficit in its history, I read recently. I know our city gov here in Chicago just laid off a bunch of people (sadly not the patronage employees). There's no shortage of pain to go around.[/QUOTE] The point of my post was not the pain, it was the way it is being distributed...how about some of these agencies/companies/unions tighten their belts a bit instead of passing it along? Did anyone see the MTA report I spoke of on ABC news? infuriating

11-20-2008, 04:58 PM	#14
crasherino Board Moderator Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NYC Posts: 16,826	[QUOTE=jetswin;2872072] - They want to reinstitute the commuter tax, but still want to rebate $400 to city residents [/QUOTE] What's wrong with this? ;)

11-20-2008, 05:05 PM	#15
Jman21 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,773	[QUOTE=jetswin;2872324]The point of my post was not the pain, it was the way it is being distributed...how about some of these agencies/companies/unions tighten their belts a bit instead of passing it along? Did anyone see the MTA report I spoke of on ABC news? infuriating[/QUOTE] I heard about it...don't get me started on the MTA.

11-20-2008, 05:23 PM	#16
TerryBadway All League Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Chicago (Via Harlem, Via Madison WI) Posts: 2,567	[QUOTE=Jman21;2872347]I heard about it...don't get me started on the MTA.[/QUOTE] Trust me, I wish we had MTA leadership here. The CTA is absolute ****e.

11-20-2008, 05:36 PM	#17
nuu faaola All Pro Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,253	[QUOTE=TerryBadway;2872369]Trust me, I wish we had MTA leadership here. The CTA is absolute ****e.[/QUOTE] Amen. A catastrophe waiting to happen.

11-20-2008, 08:19 PM	#18
Jetdawgg All Pro Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 6,687	[QUOTE=MnJetFan;2872283]Middle America is getting that way to![/QUOTE] I know the ATL wants a bailout too:huh:

11-21-2008, 01:37 PM	#19
MnJetFan All League Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,302	They overspend like a drunk sailor and now they cant pay the bill, I would say get a job but who would want a politician? Oh maybe a law firm?

11-21-2008, 07:08 PM	#20
asuusa All Pro Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,171	[QUOTE=jetswin;2872072]- They just spent $21k for a rug at the Governor's mansion - They want to reinstitute the commuter tax, but still want to rebate $400 to city residents - They just renamed the Triborough the RFK, only problem $4mm in signage fees pending - The MTA says it is running out of money and has to slash service and raise fees, the same week a news report ran on employees actually spending 1-2 hours a day working and the balance tending to such pressing matters as, reading novels, checking on their bars, working out, and napping Anyone feel as though there is some funny business going on?[/QUOTE] Things are going well [url=http://www.redeemer.com/sundays/service_info.html] here[/url] though!