NY Post Editorial On Friends of the High Line Controversial Park Improvement District Proposal

"No reasonable case can be made for establishing another taxing entity in Manhattan, period -- let alone setting one up merely to finance yet another Manhattan park. Especially since many existing parks could benefit greatly from municipal funding remotely proportionate to the $1 million the High Line is getting."

A BID to Nowhere
NY Post - August 3, 2009

It's High Line robbery! City Controller Thompson rips park concession plan as 'back-room deal'

New York Daily News - July 8, 2009 - By Erin Einhorn

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High Line Eyes Tax On Its Neighbors
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High Line plan is too taxing, neighbors cry

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How Valuable Is It To Be Friends Of Friends Of The High Line?
Gothamist - July 9, 2009
"It almost appears to be some sort of back-room deal." Founders of the Friends of the High Line have already given endorsements to Mayor Bloomberg and board members have contributed over $100,000 to Speaker Christine Quinn."