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February 4, 2010
Markowitz Sworn In For Third Term; Touts Borough's Progress
NY1
After being sworn in for a third term Wednesday night by Mayor Bloomberg, Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz outlined his commitment to several high profile projects.
..."In 2009, confident investors also rushed to buy bonds for Atlantic Yards, meaning they believe Brooklyn is the future. Soon we will have affordable housing, union jobs and the downtown cultural center that the fourth largest city in America deserves with a state-of-the-art arena hosting everything from music and theater to pro basketball and maybe a hockey team called the Brooklyn Islanders," Markowitz said.
NoLandGrab: By "soon," Markowitz means "perhaps never," at least where affordable housing is concerned.
Posted by eric at February 4, 2010 10:02 AM