Council Member Peter Vallone Jr. of Queens said he believes his allocations have been cut as retribution for his vote against renaming the Queensboro Bridge to honor former Mayor Ed Koch.

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But for Turkey's substantial nationalist vote, that may be a bridge too far.

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Worse may follow on May 21st, a week ahead of the Taxi and Limousine Commission's vote on the new rules, when a convoy of cabs is due to proceed slowly over the Queensboro Bridge to City Hall, then Central Park, at the peak of the rush-hour.

ECONOMIST: No taxis without representation