I agree with the Norwood News’ opposition to the parking garages planned for the new Yankee Stadium (editorial, Aug. 23 – Sept. 5). At a minimum, proposed Parking Garage B and the present Municipal Parking Garage, both of which are in the middle of a residential community, must be eliminated!
Because of lingering questions, the Industrial Development Agency postponed a vote on financing the garages on Sept. 11. The issue, however, goes beyond financing. Congestion pricing is planned for much of Manhattan to improve air quality for its residents. Thus, how can anyone justify imposing parking garages, which exacerbate air pollution, on a congested community overwhelmed by health problems and in dire need of a Community Health Resource Center? The people of the Bronx and in this case, the residents of Highbridge, are not second class citizens, and deserve the same consideration as their wealthier Manhattan brethren!
John Rozankowski
Bedford Park
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