October 30th In NYC History
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1975...In a classic New York headline, the Daily News front page shouts, "Ford To City: Drop Dead" after President Gerald Ford announces that he'll veto a proposed federal bailout of New York City.
1992...The Metropolitan Transit Authority begins installing automated fare collection turnstiles to prepare for the MetroCard's debut in 1994.