Bill de Blasio is Tall
Yup, Bill de Blasio is claiming to be a "BIG GUY." Each panel on this piece and the other one we got states that he is a "BIG GUY," and that as a "BIG GUY" he will stand up for New Yorkers.
IF IT'S YOUR LITMUS, THIS IS IT:
A guide to, and continuing coverage of, who stands with the community and who stands with the mega-developer Forest City Ratner and its corrupt assault on Brooklyn, New York City and New York's taxpayers.
Understanding that only one question is likely on this subject, here are a few suggested questions about the biggest proposed development still breathing (besides WTC) in NYC for tonight's NY1, Daily News, WNYC Democratic Mayoral Primary debate:
Here is the front of one of Public Advocate candidate Bill de Blasio's (why is he running for this office?) recent literature:
Fighting Overdevelopment in BrooklynIt's a good use of buzzwords by the Councilman. But why would he start doing all of this now?
All too often, development in our city is pro-big business and anti-neighborhood. As Public Adovcate, Bill will fight overdevelopment, making sure Brooklyn's development projects reflect community values. And he will always push for more truly affordable housing for hardworking New Yorkers.
...De Blasio said in the past he has supported the project for the jobs and affordable housing it would create, and that while he still supports it, he is against the way the process is moving forward.So there you have it, more buzz words, more non sequitur and new improved gobbleydeegook.
De Blasio added he is against the project receiving more subsidies, and said there should be a new EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) and a full disclosure of the current project plan.
Upon being pressed on the issue, de Blasio said the neighborhood around Atlantic Yards is rapidly gentrifying and without affordable housing it would be further gentrified.