Richard Ravitch, savior of NYC subway, dies at 89

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Stephen Nessen
WNYC News | Jun 26, 2023

Richard Ravitch, a former lieutenant governor who helped save the city’s finances and transit systems from the brink of collapse, died on Sunday night. He was 89.

His death at a hospital around 10:30 p.m. Sunday was confirmed by his ex-wife, prominent education activist Diane Ravitch.

A longstanding civic leader and central figure in modern New York history, Ravitch had a hand in nearly every facet of the city for the last six decades— from real estate to transportation to politics. When New York City faced a crisis, elected leaders often turned to Ravitch for guidance.

Read the full article on Gothamist.com.

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