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With the severe fiscal problems facing the city and state; with the developer unable to put together financing and scrapping all the public benefits; and all the serious unanswered questions about the approval process for Atlantic Yards, will you have the PACB review this project's approval? With the severe fiscal problems facing the city and state; with the developer unable to put together financing and scrapping all the public benefits; and all the serious unanswered questions about the approval process for Atlantic Yards, will you have the PACB review this project's approval?

Is there any way that you can help freelance workers find affordable insurance and protect themselves from being taken advantage of by large companies? Is there any way that you can help freelance workers find affordable insurance and protect themselves from being taken advantage of by large companies?

The MTA has an agreement to sell their 8-acre rail yard in Brooklyn to developer Bruce Ratner for 100 million, even tough the MTA appraised the land at $214.5 million. that deal has not actually closed. Wouldn't it make sense for the Governor to have the MTA void that deal and put the rail yard out for bid to multiple developers and get at least $100 million more for the supposedly cash strapped MTA? The MTA has an agreement to sell their 8-acre rail yard in Brooklyn to developer Bruce Ratner for 100 million, even tough the MTA appraised the land at $214.5 million. that deal has not actually closed. Wouldn't it make sense for the Governor to have the MTA void that deal and put the rail yard out for bid to multiple developers and get at least $100 million more for the supposedly cash strapped MTA?

What is the status of Moynihan Station, and the proposed new Penn Station? This also involves a new Madison Square Garden, if the full plan goes forward. What is the status of Moynihan Station, and the proposed new Penn Station? This also involves a new Madison Square Garden, if the full plan goes forward.

Since March of 2007, the remaining homeowners on 83rd St between Astoria Blvd & 23rd Ave, Jackson Heights have been writing letters of opposition and/or concerns we have with the building of a McSam, i.e. Sam Chang Hotel in the middle of our block, at our front doors. Two homes were demolished for this purpose. We have been ignored by the community board, lied to by elected officials and just generally ignored by others and other nyc agencies, with exception of NYCPC, who responded with such glee about the development, we were ill. Do we have to call the news or tv to get a response from our elected officials? Since March of 2007, the remaining homeowners on 83rd St between Astoria Blvd & 23rd Ave, Jackson Heights have been writing letters of opposition and/or concerns we have with the building of a McSam, i.e. Sam Chang Hotel in the middle of our block, at our front doors. Two homes were demolished for this purpose. We have been ignored by the community board, lied to by elected officials and just generally ignored by others and other nyc agencies, with exception of NYCPC, who responded with such glee about the development, we were ill. Do we have to call the news or tv to get a response from our elected officials?

With the state in dire fiscal straits, why are you supporting the costly Atlantic Yards project, which may end up costing the state and New York City as much as $2 billion dollars in subsidies and tax breaks? Since many fiscal experts believe that sportsfacilities return little in economic benefit to the taxpayers, why not scrap the arena in favor of more needed projects? With the state in dire fiscal straits, why are you supporting the costly Atlantic Yards project, which may end up costing the state and New York City as much as $2 billion dollars in subsidies and tax breaks? Since many fiscal experts believe that sportsfacilities return little in economic benefit to the taxpayers, why not scrap the arena in favor of more needed projects?

What do you think about having some board members elected by the people of NYC (not appointed) who actually ride and use the system? It's obvious from Vice Chair David Mack's recent comments that they are completely out of touch with the transit needsof New Yorkers as they sit in their cars driving around the city for free. What do you think about having some board members elected by the people of NYC (not appointed) who actually ride and use the system? It's obvious from Vice Chair David Mack's recent comments that they are completely out of touch with the transit needsof New Yorkers as they sit in their cars driving around the city for free.

Our NY State Troopers have been without a contract for over a year and without a raise for over 2 years. What is your office planning on doing with there contract? They have been working hard to protect us and are struggling to support their families in this inflationary time. Our NY State Troopers have been without a contract for over a year and without a raise for over 2 years. What is your office planning on doing with there contract? They have been working hard to protect us and are struggling to support their families in this inflationary time.

Will the State seriously reconsider congestion pricing in light of the MTA's budget crisis and the severe ongoing traffic gridlock in New York City? Will the State seriously reconsider congestion pricing in light of the MTA's budget crisis and the severe ongoing traffic gridlock in New York City?

The MTA needs more funding, we don't want it to god bad again like it did in the 1970s! What are the plans at the state level to fund the MTA? The MTA needs more funding, we don't want it to god bad again like it did in the 1970s! What are the plans at the state level to fund the MTA?

I'm glad you never got behind the idea of a state gas tax "holiday." We need that money for critical transportation projects. With more people turning to transit as gas prices rise, what can the state do to make sure train and bus service keeps pace? I'm glad you never got behind the idea of a state gas tax "holiday." We need that money for critical transportation projects. With more people turning to transit as gas prices rise, what can the state do to make sure train and bus service keeps pace?

Governor Paterson you please repeal the Amazon tax? Buying on the Internet should be tax-free. Also can you launch an investigation into the MTA and how they spend their money? Millions of people go through NYC everyday and use the subways. Where does all the money go? Something is not right. Governor Paterson you please repeal the Amazon tax? Buying on the Internet should be tax-free. Also can you launch an investigation into the MTA and how they spend their money? Millions of people go through NYC everyday and use the subways. Where does all the money go? Something is not right.

There are just too many cars in the city. We need a plan to get people on mass transit more. No more cars can fit on our streets! There are just too many cars in the city. We need a plan to get people on mass transit more. No more cars can fit on our streets!

The Port Authority plans to spend $500 million to expand Stewart Airport. Doesn't it make more sense to invest this money in European=style high speed rail, which would reduce pressure on NYC airports from small, regional planes? There shouldn't be hundreds of planes flying to Boston and Washington every day. The Port Authority plans to spend $500 million to expand Stewart Airport. Doesn't it make more sense to invest this money in European=style high speed rail, which would reduce pressure on NYC airports from small, regional planes? There shouldn't be hundreds of planes flying to Boston and Washington every day.

Dear Governor, Recently New York City has attempted to solve our transportation challenges with new policies, only to be blocked by State Assembly and Stat Senators. Specifically I am referring to congestion pricing and enforcement cameras on MTA buses. Will we ever see the day where New York City residents are granted the power to govern their own city without the veto power granted to politicians from the suburbs who have completely different concerns from those of us living in such a dense city. Thank you, Jason V Brooklyn, NY Dear Governor, Recently New York City has attempted to solve our transportation challenges with new policies, only to be blocked by State Assembly and Stat Senators. Specifically I am referring to congestion pricing and enforcement cameras on MTA buses. Will we ever see the day where New York City residents are granted the power to govern their own city without the veto power granted to politicians from the suburbs who have completely different concerns from those of us living in such a dense city. Thank you, Jason V Brooklyn, NY

Poor air quality has an impact on the health of the people in New York state. How can we address this problem? Poor air quality has an impact on the health of the people in New York state. How can we address this problem?

New York's transit infrastructure is falling apart. If you think we have budget problems now, just wait. What's your vision for leveraging public transit to promote economic growth? New York's transit infrastructure is falling apart. If you think we have budget problems now, just wait. What's your vision for leveraging public transit to promote economic growth?

The trains are packed with people and we need more train lines! The trains are packed with people and we need more train lines!

There should be NO TAX on items bought online. Please rethink this. Tax the heck out of cigarettes but leave amazon.com alone! There should be NO TAX on items bought online. Please rethink this. Tax the heck out of cigarettes but leave amazon.com alone!

As a life-long New Yorker, I remember when the MTA was NOT a monopoly. Competition would force the MTA to function more efficiently. Why doesn't the State return control of the MTA BACK to NYC and let NYC split it up again. I'll bet fares would either remain at the current levels or go down. As a life-long New Yorker, I remember when the MTA was NOT a monopoly. Competition would force the MTA to function more efficiently. Why doesn't the State return control of the MTA BACK to NYC and let NYC split it up again. I'll bet fares would either remain at the current levels or go down.

Mayor Bloomberg was quoted in the Post a few days ago saying that MTA revenue could come from collecting the cigarette tax on Indian reservations. Would that really be enough to plug the huge hole in the MTA's finances? Mayor Bloomberg was quoted in the Post a few days ago saying that MTA revenue could come from collecting the cigarette tax on Indian reservations. Would that really be enough to plug the huge hole in the MTA's finances?

Too much gets decided in a back room with no public vote. Too much gets decided in a back room with no public vote.

What can you do to provide more affordable housing for us single middle income tax payers? I have been working since I was 14 years old and still cannot afford to buy a condo or house of my own (I currently rent). Most of my salary goes to rent and to the MTA to pay my fare to work. I don't spend excessively, yet I still am unable to save money and live paycheck to paycheck. What can you do to help me and others like me? What can you do to provide more affordable housing for us single middle income tax payers? I have been working since I was 14 years old and still cannot afford to buy a condo or house of my own (I currently rent). Most of my salary goes to rent and to the MTA to pay my fare to work. I don't spend excessively, yet I still am unable to save money and live paycheck to paycheck. What can you do to help me and others like me?

Gas prices are so high! people need options. Gas prices are so high! people need options.

Former Governor Pataki signed a law that requires New Yorkers to pay the difference in taxes if they make a purchase outside the State. Will you repeal that insane law? Why should we pay the difference in the taxes? And will you repeal the internet tax if there is no actual store or warehouse in the state? Former Governor Pataki signed a law that requires New Yorkers to pay the difference in taxes if they make a purchase outside the State. Will you repeal that insane law? Why should we pay the difference in the taxes? And will you repeal the internet tax if there is no actual store or warehouse in the state?

An alternative to the stalled Atlantic Yards boondoggle has been endorsed by many of the area's city and state representatives for many reasons, including that because many developer would be involved it's actually more likely to get built. Your officehas been studying the plan; what do you think of it and the recommendations of the city and state legislators? An alternative to the stalled Atlantic Yards boondoggle has been endorsed by many of the area's city and state representatives for many reasons, including that because many developer would be involved it's actually more likely to get built. Your officehas been studying the plan; what do you think of it and the recommendations of the city and state legislators?

Dear Governor, We appreciate your effort towards increased MBE/WBE participation in State contracts. We however are finding that the only agency providing such certification, the Empire State Development is taking many months, if not years, to even get to review the application, which we understand is due to staff shortage. This delay seems to be defeating the purpose of the program as many of the qualified firms are unable to participate in the State contracts. We would appreciate if you can address these delays through temporary staff increases or simplified certification procedures. Thanks. Dear Governor, We appreciate your effort towards increased MBE/WBE participation in State contracts. We however are finding that the only agency providing such certification, the Empire State Development is taking many months, if not years, to even get to review the application, which we understand is due to staff shortage. This delay seems to be defeating the purpose of the program as many of the qualified firms are unable to participate in the State contracts. We would appreciate if you can address these delays through temporary staff increases or simplified certification procedures. Thanks.

Dennis Whalen has quite a shady past from his days at the DOH, to being interim health commissioner and he isn't a doctor, to his problems with the Ethics Commission; why is he still part of your current administration? Dennis Whalen has quite a shady past from his days at the DOH, to being interim health commissioner and he isn't a doctor, to his problems with the Ethics Commission; why is he still part of your current administration?

Recently a bill was signed to law that benefited only a small group of dentists and it was pushed by a very powerful lobbyist, Governor why sign sucha bill? and the day after the signing the lobbyist donated 25k dollars to your reelection accouny; does it sound fishy to you, it does to me. The Times wrote about this lobbyist. I thought the atmosphere was going to change in Albany!! Recently a bill was signed to law that benefited only a small group of dentists and it was pushed by a very powerful lobbyist, Governor why sign sucha bill? and the day after the signing the lobbyist donated 25k dollars to your reelection accouny; does it sound fishy to you, it does to me. The Times wrote about this lobbyist. I thought the atmosphere was going to change in Albany!!

Now that the Massachusetts governor has repealed the 1913 Law, how soon will same-sex New York couples be able to get married there? Now that the Massachusetts governor has repealed the 1913 Law, how soon will same-sex New York couples be able to get married there?

Why can't more affordable parking be available for out of towners with automobiles? Why can't more affordable parking be available for out of towners with automobiles?

FCR's Atlantic Yards project will forever be known as a project that came out of three men in a room. You are now one of those men. How can you support the poster child for cronyism and corruption? FCR's Atlantic Yards project will forever be known as a project that came out of three men in a room. You are now one of those men. How can you support the poster child for cronyism and corruption?

You are not right. You are not right.

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