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October 21, 2009
The Power Dozen
There is Michael Bloomberg, and there is everybody else. Here’s everybody else.
New York Magazine
by Jacob Gershman and Chris Smith
When it comes to power in New York City, Michael Bloomberg is the only game in town—but that doesn’t mean there are no other players. We canvassed the city in an extensive if unscientific vetting process, culling the selections of dozens of businesspeople, politicians, and other assorted machers.
...Stephen Ross
WHO: Chairman and CEO
WHAT: Related Companies
The chief executive of Related Companies, Stephen Ross has been described as the real-estate industry’s last man standing. It’s more accurate to say he’s the only one sprinting ahead. While developers like Jerry Speyer and Bruce Ratner are running for cover, Ross is planning to form a bank to snap up distressed assets.
Posted by eric at October 21, 2009 11:14 PM