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   From: johnl@taugh.com   
      
   In article ,   
   Basil Jet   wrote:   
   >> The damage from the salt water bath that Sandy gave to much of the   
   >> system did not help either.   
   >   
   >NY City can't borrow money without paying money to NY State.   
      
   Having been the mayor of a village in upstate NY when we borrowed   
   money to replace our water tower and upgrade our sewer plant, I am   
   reasonably sure you are mistaken.  The state certainly sets rules for   
   municipal borrowing but they don't take a cut.   
      
      
      
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