Acting as a mediator between the city and an irate livery cab industry, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. attempted today to provide some middle ground for negotiations on a plan to bring legal street hails to New York City's outer boroughs. (bronxnewsnetwork.org)
In the early years, Cohen practiced personal injury law, made millions in real estate, failed in a run for New York City Council and partnered with his Ukraine-born father-in-law to own a fleet of vehicles in New York City's gritty taxi cab industry. (businessinsider.com)
Uber took the taxi cab industry head on by offering a less expensive fare that picks you up vs. having to call and flag a ride down. (realestatemarketingdude.com)