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Facing Pushback, De Blasio Pulls Nomination For Taxi And Limousine Commission


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Elizabeth Kim

Published Jul 23, 2019

Modified Jul 23, 2019


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Jeff Roth, during a City Council hearing last week on his appointment to become chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
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Published Jul 23, 2019

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Elizabeth Kim is a reporter on the People and Power desk who covers mayoral power. She previously covered the pandemic, housing, redevelopment and public spaces. A native of Queens, she speaks fluent Mandarin. Got a tip? Email [email protected]

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