De Blasio’s bid to rid NYC of Trump name could cost taxpayers over $30M

By News on the Net -- NY Post —— Bio and Archives October 25, 2021

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New York City’s attempts to divorce itself from former President Donald Trump have turned into a comedy of errors — one that could end up sticking taxpayers with a not-so-funny $30 million bill. After the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed to rid the city of Trump. Aiming to become a hero to progressives, on Jan. 13 the mayor said he would yank the Trump Organization’s longtime concession contracts to operate the historic Central Park carousel, Wollman and Lasker skating rinks in the park, and the Trump Ferry Point Golf Course in the Bronx. -- More...