Not only that, but...The Yankees and hundreds of their VIPs will get free valet parking for the next 40 years, courtesy of New York taxpayers.
The startling revelation of yet another subsidy for the richest team in baseball is buried deep in the fine print of a $237 million tax-exempt bond offering that city officials quietly issued the week before Christmas.
The documents say a $70 million state subsidy for parking improvements for the new Yankee Stadium (slated to open next year) has been earmarked for a new 660-car valet parking garage where virtually all the spaces will be reserved for the free, year-round use of the Yankees and their VIPs
Game-day parking prices for the general public will more than double from $14 last year to $29 in 2010. They could hit $35 by 2014.
This is a freaking disgrace, who is going to be able to afford all this? Raised ticket prices, raised parking, raised concessions, are they going to punch you in the face as you walk through the gates too? I guess the real fans have to stay home and watch the games on TV. Don't get me wrong, I can understand raising the prices a little bit due to the high construction costs & improved facilities, but 30 dollars to park is insane. Take my advice, always take the subway to games.
But don't worry all you VIPs, parking will be free for you.... unbelievable.
But don't worry all you VIPs, parking will be free for you.... unbelievable.
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You said it Greg... disgusting.
Hey Karlo, how do you like the site?
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