BP MARKOWITZ STATEMENT ON ATLANTIC YARDS COURT OF APPEALS DECISION

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will address the Atlantic Yards ruling during the 12:15 “Shop Brooklyn” event (686 Fulton Street, just off the corner of Fulton and South Portland).

“The ruling by the State Court of Appeals reinforces previous decisions supporting the numerous public benefits of the Atlantic Yards project—during these difficult economic times and into Brooklyn’s bright future—including the creation of affordable housing, solid union jobs and permanent employment opportunities for Brooklynites who need work. Today’s decision from our state’s highest court marks what amounts to the final step in the legal process to make it happen. Finally, we will bring a national professional sports team and a world-class facility back to our borough after 52 years! Brooklyn’s shovels are, and have been, ready. So, let’s pick them up and get to work!”