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Joe5205 t1_j5d90jl wrote

Reply to What’s your favorite New York style pizza in central CT? by bananascare

Michelangelo's in Rocky Hill on RT 3. Has been one of my favorites forever. Loved going there back in the 90s as a kid, they had all sorts of crap on the walls, it was cool. You also just walk through and order by the slice if you want and they always have at least a dozen to choose from.

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whodattguy t1_j5d033u wrote

Reply to comment by lolaya in Yale by thug_nificent

I think the argument is that they should be paying >100 million per year. So why not raise it to improve the rest of the city which would benefit Yale as well.

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Financial-Tough-250 t1_j5cs1jn wrote

Reply to comment by SnakeFang93 in Legislative Session Coverage – CT Mirror by gabbydeben

the state can build public housing/ rehab vacant properties instead of relying on private developers to include small amount of affordable units in new developments, the state can stop giving tax incentives to developers building luxury apartments/ condos.

a recession is coming/ already here, who will be able to afford all the luxury units being built?

Democrats are too scared to challenge the status quo.

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Financial-Tough-250 t1_j5crdyd wrote

Reply to Legislative Session Coverage – CT Mirror by gabbydeben

I like the proposals by Recovery for all coalition... I am doubtful they will pass. they will be watered down and the Democrats will act like they actually did something for the working class. The unions and "progressives" are too aligned with Democratic Party-- same people who worked to get millionaire Lamont elected are too scared to really push for meaningful policy that will address income inequality in our state and tax the rich.

same with Lamont and Dems taking credit for the Husky for immigrants campaign.

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thug_nificent OP t1_j5cn09q wrote

Reply to comment by FinnbarMcBride in Yale by thug_nificent

Some others have mentioned in this thread — (1) they are an order of magnitude short on tax payments, by yales own calculations (2) PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) to keep grads in the area, (3) partnering with local govt (housing authorities, etc) and NGOs to share expertise pro bono. The law school does this in the form of legal clinics — many other departments can do the same. Just some ideas.

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