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October 17, 2008
The NY Post vs. Marty Markowitz
In all the recent hullaballoo surrounding the funneling of large donations by Atlantic Yards interested parties to non-profits controlled by Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz, we missed Monday's NY Post editorial criticizing the Beep (though the paper was quick to reaffirm its support for Atlantic Yards). What tipped us off? Today's Letter to the Editor of the Post from none other than Marty.
NY Post, BEEPING MARTY
The beep is one of the biggest boosters for developer Bruce Ratner's Atlantic Yards project in downtown Brooklyn.
Make no mistake: We've long thought that Atlantic Yards - which includes a new arena for the now-New Jersey Nets, as well as residential and retail space - is a good idea.
Still, the amount of money being directed from the Ratner orbit to Markowitz' favorite nonprofits gives pause.
NY Post [Letters to the Editor], MARTY TO THE RESCUE
Get your facts straight ("Beeping Marty," Editorial, Oct. 13). It was my idea to bring professional sports back to Brooklyn. I advocated for Atlantic Yards, with no strings attached, and I adamantly believe that its arena, affordable housing, retail and union jobs are vital to a vibrant Downtown Brooklyn.
...If the price of service to Brooklyn families is derision from The Post, so be it. Of course, you also want to paint borough presidents as "do-nothings," but you can't have it both ways.
Posted by eric at October 17, 2008 10:18 AM