Botanical Garden, Wave Hill, Bronx Zoo: Should they be free?

Free Admission campaign says 17 tax-subsidized attractions should be free for all New Yorkers

By Eric Harvey

Posted 4/20/23

New York City residents pay a billion dollars in tax subsidies every year to 17 institutions, according to the Free Admission campaign, with $701.1 million apparently going to free rent.

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Botanical Garden, Wave Hill, Bronx Zoo: Should they be free?

Free Admission campaign says 17 tax-subsidized attractions should be free for all New Yorkers

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Dinowitz-backed candidates win key state committee and district leader races in Riverdale

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