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October 15, 2009
It came from the Brooklyn Daily Eagle
GOP Challenger Debates Markowitz
Two days after City Comptroller William Thompson of Brooklyn debated Mayor Michael Bloomberg in the city’s mayoral contest, Bensonhurst businessman Marc D’Ottavio faced off with Borough President Marty Markowitz in their first debate, held in Bay Ridge on Wednesday morning.
...Both candidates support the Atlantic Yards project, with Markowitz noting, “It’s an historic day today.” That was in reference to the pending court actions in Albany. “Within a month the Court of Appeals will decide in favor of the project. The shovels will go into the ground on Dec. 15. In two years the sports arena will be opened.”
Brooklyn Broadside: Bloomberg’s Gowanus Stance Looks Safe To Prevail
A sharp increase of population in nearby areas has caused an increase in sewage, which, when combined with rainstorm overflow, tends to inundate the canal. The land naturally slopes down to Gowanus; that’s why there was a Gowanus creek and adjoining wetlands in the first place.
So when it pours, Gowanus and Carroll Gardens get more than their fair share of rainwater, among other things. That is why major new developments that could contribute to sewage outflows now incorporate holding tanks, such as at Atlantic Yards.
NoLandGrab: Atlantic Yards doesn't yet incorporate anything yet, let alone holding tanks, and it's far from certain that "shovels will go into the ground on Dec. 15." Dennis Holt and Marty Markowitz can believe whatever they want, but we'll believe it when we see it.
Judges Get Extra $5K For Expenses
Thursday, however, New York State Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman did allot judges an extra $5,000 each to use for judicial expenses. Hon. Lippman made the announcement to the judiciary Thursday via a private webcast.
...It was the same day he and his associate Court of Appeals judges heard oral arguments on eminent domain being used for the Atlantic Yards project in Downtown Brooklyn.
Historically Speaking: Brooklyn History Moves South
Brooklyn’s history, education and culture was re-examined at the “Dreamland Pavilion” conference held at Kingsborough Community College’s Manhattan Beach campus October 2 and 3.
...Brooklyn topics under discussion included practical and theoretical issues from Atlantic Yards to Russian immigrants to Coney Island.
Posted by eric at October 15, 2009 10:31 PM