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Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest
Internet Abuzz With Speculation Cuomo Rigged New NY License Plate Contest New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo continues to come under fire for his new license plate design proposal, this time with Internet buzzing with speculation the whole thing is rigged. Last month, the governor announced that he was launching a statewide survey (which has since closed without results being announced) to allow New Yorkers to vote on the design of a new license plate, with each of the five proposals featured Empire State landmarks. One of the plates features the new Tappan Zee Bridge, whose official name, Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, was pushed through by the governor to honor his late fath…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
New Backlash: Pols Slam License Plate Tax Plan As 'Highway Robbery,' Offer Counter Designs New Backlash: Pols Slam License Plate Tax Plan As 'Highway Robbery,' Offer Counter Designs
New Backlash: Pols Slam License Plate Tax Plan As 'Highway Robbery,' Offer Counter Designs An upstate Republican lawmaker is mocking New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new license plate design proposal. Assemblyman Chris Tague has launched a survey to allow New Yorkers to select Cuomo’s newest custom license plate design. The voting opened this week and will run through Friday, Sept. 13. Last week, the governor announced the license plate replacement program. Beginning on April 1, 2020, if license plates are at least 10 years old, drivers will be charged $25 for new plates, regardless of their current condition. Drivers would also be charged $20 to keep their current license plate num…

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by Zak Failla