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Cell mates: Thompson did big favor for Bloomy at House of D
The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: On his final day in office, then-Comptroller Bill Thompson bowed to the mayor’s wishes and quietly approved a contract that paves the way for the controversial expansion and reopening of the Brooklyn House of Detention in Boerum Hill. Comment.
Gowanus and Newtown not created equal
Courier-Life
Mayor: What’s good for Newtown isn’t good enough for Gowanus — and some observers are wondering why. Comments (1).
Marty’s ‘Rose’ thorn: Put affordable housing promise in writing
The Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn: Borough President Markowitz has rejected a developer’s bid for an 800-unit apartment complex on the South Williamsburg waterfront — unless the builders set aside 100 more below-market-rate units than they originally promised. Comment.
Councilmember Levin sets the tone for his freshman term
Courier-Life
Council District 33: Newly elected 33rd District City Councilmember Steve Levin is vowing to hit the ground running - or at least enter the fray with his eyes open. Comment.
Councilman Williams: Lets bring everyone together
Courier-Life
Council District 45: As he looks forward to his first 100 days in office, Flatlands Councilmember Jumaane Williams wants to make sure that everyone, from the elderly tenant to precinct commanding officer, all sit at the same table. Comment.
Bklyn’s in the house: De Blasio takes new Advocate position by storm
Courier-Life
Public Advocate: When he packed his bags and headed over to Centre Street in lower Manhattan last week, Bill de Blasio made sure he took a bucket full of Brooklyn moxie with him. Comment.
Simcha Felder steps down to work for comptroller
Courier-Life
Council District 44: In an unexpected move, popular City Councilmember Simcha Felder resigned his post to join incoming Comptroller John Liu as a Deputy Comptroller of Budget and Accounting. Comment.
Our opinion: So long Simcha; thumbs down to Dear
Courier-Life
Council District 44: In a world where city politics is often seen as a blood sport, City Councilmember Simcha Felder is a class act. Comment.
Brooklyn a big player in New York’s tourism success
Courier-Life
Mayor: A Brooklyn eatery that has benefited from the city’s tourism efforts took center stage as Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced two upcoming promotions designed to encourage travelers to choose New York for a winter getaway. Comment.
Sources: Dom’s in! Recchia snares top council position
Courier-Life
Brooklyn: Coney Island City Councilmember Domenic Recchia will be named chair of the Council’s finance committee, according to sources close to negotiations with City Council Speaker Christine Quinn. Comment.
Brooklyn Politics: Class of ‘09 Awards
Courier-Life
Brooklyn: While the words “class” and “politics” are rarely found together, we at Courier-Life see this time of year as a graduation of sorts for all of the local legislators who once proudly graced this page and will now be moving on (chin up, Dave Yassky!) That being said, here is the first Brooklyn Politics Graduation Edition with our soon-to-be annual class awards! And our awards go to... Comment.
The Domino does not fall as city begins review of $1.2B project
The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 33: The $1.2-billion redevelopment of the old Domino Sugar factory — which calls for several skyscrapers surrounding a historic refinery building with a glass-walled penthouse along the Williamsburg waterfront — moved forward on Monday, as city officials deemed it ready to enter the eight-month public review phase. Comment.