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“I have gone to Albany constantly in my capacity as budget director, because I don't think the way the transit authority works with the City of New York is very appropriate.”

Quote by Joe Lhota

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Joe Lhota is an American politician who served as the Mayor of New York City. Born on October 7, 1954, he has had a distinguished career in public service and transportation. His leadership during the aftermath of the September 11 attacks was particularly noteworthy. more

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“Mayors of New York have been elected not because of their party label, but because of their philosophy and their approach overall, and that has been since time immemoriam in New York, that people are not party-oriented in New York.”

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