Politics & Government

MTA Tax Repeal Causes Celebration, Concern

Do you support an appeal of the ruling?

A judge's ruling that the MTA payroll tax is unconstitutional - originating from a 2010 lawsuit brought by numerous Long Island villages, including Locust Valley - is being celebrated by critics of the law, but the agency is vowing to appeal the decision in the face of a resulting $1.5 billion deficit.

County Executive Edward Mangano called the ruling a "great victory" at a press conference Thursday, and said, “It also sends a message to agencies like the MTA to become more efficient before looking to the taxpayer."

Are you concerned about the financial fallout and its potential effect on train service? Do you support an appeal of the decision? Tell us in the comments.

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