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April 23, 2009
Markowitz Gears Up For Another Term As "Mr. Brooklyn"
NY1
By Jeanine Ramirez
During the past eight years, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz hasn't given in to common sense, so we don't expect him to give in to critics in his run for a third term:
Markowitz is hoping another four years as borough president is next for him. Just six months ago, there would have been no re-election bid for Markowitz, who was eyeing another office. But that changed with the extension of term limits.
"I'm thrilled. Before term limits were extended, I was looking, I must admit, in dread, that I would have to wrap it up this year," Markowitz said.
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Those who won't be contributing to Markowitz are the opponents of the stalled Atlantic Yards project, with the Nets arena as its centerpiece. And he can count out those against his plans for a Coney Island Amphitheater, which would be a state-of-the-art seasonal concert venue.Markowitz says he's not giving in to his critics.
Posted by lumi at April 23, 2009 6:11 AM