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https://www.npr.org/sections/congress-electoral-college-tally-live-updates/2021/01/12/956153682/new-york-city-considers-cutting-business-ties-with-trump
New York City Cancels Contracts With Trump Organization
January 13, 202110:40 AM ET
Mark Katkov
Sally Herships
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that in light of President Trump's role in last week's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, New York City is cutting its business ties with the president's company.
"The President incited a rebellion against the United States government that killed five people and threatened to derail the constitutional transfer of power," de Blasio said in a statement. "The City of New York will not be associated with those unforgivable acts in any shape, way or form, and we are immediately taking steps to terminate all Trump Organization contracts."
The Trump Organization, made up of hundreds of businesses owned by the president, has three contracts to run concessions in New York City: the Central Park Carousel, the Wollman and Lasker skating rinks, and Ferry Point Golf Course. The attractions bring the company $17 million a year, according to The Washington Post.
"In light of last week's attack on our Capitol and our democracy, we have concluded that it is in the best interests of New Yorkers for the City to commence the process of cancelling these contracts and terminating its business ties with the Trump Organization," corporation counsel James Johnson said in the statement from the mayor's office.
The statement said the contracts' termination clauses are somewhat different. Termination of the carousel contract occurs after 25 days' written notice; termination of the ice rink contracts requires 30 days' notice; termination of the golf course contract is more complex "and is expected to take a number of months."
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New York City Cancels Contracts With Trump Organization (Original Post)
babylonsister
Jan 2021
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secondwind
(16,903 posts)1. Hooray! Wonderful news!!!
babylonsister
(171,035 posts)2. I know! Another reason dt will
remain in a foul mood.
Buns_of_Fire
(17,157 posts)3. The almighty "Trump" name is now being spelled "M-U-D". nt
Hekate
(90,560 posts)4. Take your marbles (if any) & go home, Donnie
I wonder if Mar a Lago will still be in business this time next year.
Initech
(100,040 posts)5. Party's over Donny! You done fucked up big time!
DSandra
(999 posts)6. Treat him how he deserves to be treated