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October 1, 2005

MTA Giveaway Cheered On By Markowitz, Says Mattera

Release from the Committee to Elect Gloria Mattera:

Brooklyn, NY -- September 20, 2005 -- "Marty Markowitz says he’s a cheerleader for Brooklyn but in fact he’s a cheerleader for private developers," said Gloria Mattera, Green Party candidate for Brooklyn Borough President. Mattera spoke at the Fort Greene Association Candidates’ Debate last night against the Ratner Nets Arena and development plan. "Markowitz has given his seal of approval to the handover of state MTA property to private developer Bruce Ratner for a bargain-basement price. Along with other subsidies and tax write-offs, this sale gives Ratner the go-ahead for his vast development scheme which has bypassed the city’s public review process. Markowitz has unquestioningly followed the lead of Ratner every step of the way without ever comprehending the details of the plan."

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Posted by amy at October 1, 2005 5:25 PM