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Escalating Their Battle With City Hall, Taxi Drivers Rally For A Bailout
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Published Jul 12, 2019
Modified Jul 12, 2019
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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]
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