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City Council District 33

Incumbent: David Yassky (D)

Yassky was defeated in the Democratic primary for Comptroller.

See clips from the district’s May debate.

Challengers: Stephen Levin (D, WF), Elizabeth Tretter (C).

Communities: Brooklyn Heights, Greenpoint, parts of Williamsburg, Park Slope, Boerum Hill, Vinegar Hill, DUMBO.

March, 2010

No ‘Rose’ thorn here — Planning Commission gives OK to W’burg towers

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 33: The City Planning Commission voted on Monday to approve the controversial Rose Plaza on the River, a mixed-use, 800-unit apartment complex along the Williamsburg waterfront — a decision that bucks Borough President Markowitz’s rejection in January. Comment.

February, 2010

A big Domi-NO from CB1 panel

The Brooklyn Paper
Council District 33: The Community Board 1 Land Use Committee voted against the $1.2-billion redevelopment of the old Domino Sugar factory on Tuesday night, the first public rejection of the project as it enters the eight-month public review process for the go-ahead to build on the Williamsburg waterfront. Comment.

January, 2010

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.

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.
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