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January 15, 2009
The Power Broker, 2009: Mayor Mike Bloomberg
Atlantic Yards Report
Norman Oder leads us on a game of political connect-the-dots. He shows how Mayor Michael Bloomberg is working on an alliance with Governor David Paterson that has allowed Bloomberg to push through a change on term limits and to promote Caroline Kennedy as the next Senator from New York.
The line being drawn leads, ultimately, to developers. This point is drawn from The Village Voice's Wayne Barrett:
Barrett adds: Should Paterson choose Kennedy, he is said to be considering signing up with Knickerbocker SKD, the political consultants already tied to Bloomberg, Kennedy, Chuck Schumer, and Christine Quinn, all of whom are up for re-election this year or next.
Remember, Knickerbocker SKD has produced Forest City Ratner's fliers and worked for pro-AY candidate Tracy Boyland. Examinations of power in New York City often lead to developers.
Posted by steve at January 15, 2009 8:18 AM