[Mb-civic] NYTimes.com: New Yorkers Will Pay to Sweat at 6 Previously Free Centers

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Although this is local, it represents a disturbing trend, once again putting the onus for revenue generation on those least able to afford it...


NEW YORK REGION | March 18, 2006
New Yorkers Will Pay to Sweat at 6 Previously Free Centers
By SEWELL CHAN
Starting July 1, the city will charge $50 to $75 a year to use the recreation centers, all of which are in low-income neighborhoods.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/18/nyregion/18recreation.html?ex=1143349200&en=4849428cd8419a7b&ei=5070&emc=eta1



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