Nassau Warned State Bus Funds Can't Last
On March 8th, Newsday published a letter to the editor by State
Senator Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre). The letter warns that Nassau
County cannot continue to depend on emergency state funding to maintain
existing service for the Long Island Bus system. He writes: "With an $8
million subsidy saving Long Island Bus and the $105 million bailout, New
York State's taxpayers have made a tremendous commitment to Nassau. But
the county must kick its addiction to state money."
Nassau County has cut its contribution to Long Island Bus down to $7
million in 2001, 1/3 of its previous annual commitment. Riders are asking
the County for secure and increased funding so service can be added on
crowded routes (MTR
#307)
