BP MARKOWITZ CONGRATULATES NEW DEMOCRATIC STATE SENATE AND COMMENDS MAJORITY LEADER MALCOLM SMITH

“I applaud the leadership of Majority Leader Malcolm Smith, who has ensured that after 44 years, Democrats officially regain control of the New York State Senate. Now is the time for both parties to come together and end partisanship. With the Democrats in control, I am confidant that New York City will get the respect it deserves and that any cuts that need to be made will be handled fairly and not fall solely on those who need services the most.

I look forward to working with Governor Paterson, Senate Majority Leader Smith, Assembly Speaker Silver, and our Brooklyn representatives in addressing our most pressing issues, from better schools and more affordable housing to improved health care and, of course, ‘job one’—creating jobs and stimulating the State and City economies in the days ahead.”