Markowitz Pushes for Skyscraper Historic District in Downtown Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz lent his support to plans to designate the center of Downtown Brooklyn as New York’s first “Skyscraper Historic District”, according to The New York Post.

However, he clarified that his support hinges on the removal of a co-op complex at 75 Livingston St. from the proposal. The designation would protect the buildings in it from being demolished by developers.

Opponents to the plan say it will increase rents and costs of living in the area, potentially driving people out.

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Brooklyn Gets Gobbles from Markowitz

Borough President Marty Markowitz gave out 1,000 turkeys and about six tons of Thanksgiving trimmings to Brooklynites yesterday at Borough Hall Plaza yesterday, the NY Post reported. Markowitz and Deputy Borough President Yvonne Graham distributed the goods to senior centers, soup kitchens and social service groups. The Bedford Stuyvesant and Red Hook Lions Clubs helped give out the food in Downtown Brooklyn.

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