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March 23, 2006
Markowitz Sets Sights on Building New Jail, Condos at Old Detention Site
The NY Sun
By David Lombino
Though Borough President Marty Markowitz declared that, "he would support nothing less than tearing down the existing jail [on Atlantic Avenue] and building something new," he has not yet used his lifeline to Brooklyn's development kingpin, Bruce Ratner:
Mr. Markowitz said he has spoken with several area developers who say they are interested in the site. He said he had not consulted with the developer of the Atlantic Yards project, Bruce Ratner.
Posted by lumi at March 23, 2006 6:42 AM