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That would mean taxpayers forking out more than double the original budget for half of the line that was promised.

Before forking over the money, lottery officials also would deduct 24% for federal taxes.

Here’s another way to look at it: State taxpayers are forking over nearly $8 billion on culvert replacement, a once-in-a-lifetime chance to restore salmon populations in local watersheds.

One long-time Manhattan eatery, City Bakery, was forking over more than $2,000 a day and eventually shut down as a result, James’ office alleges.

Is forking over another $15 for the privilege of driving into the most traffic-choked parts of the island enough to finally get more people out of their cars and onto mass transit?