Spitzer, We Hardly Knew Ye
Is there anything else to talk about today? If Spitzer leaves office, we’re probably only going to be left with a lot of questions about how he might have triggered change for New York City in general and Brooklyn—and Brooklyn real estate—specifically. As Norman Oder notes on Atlantic Yards Report, Spitzer mostly kept mum on…
Is there anything else to talk about today? If Spitzer leaves office, we’re probably only going to be left with a lot of questions about how he might have triggered change for New York City in general and Brooklyn—and Brooklyn real estate—specifically. As Norman Oder notes on Atlantic Yards Report, Spitzer mostly kept mum on AY, thereby offering his tacit approval for the project. Oder writes that if Spitzer is replaced, his successor might affect changes in Phase 2 of the mega-development. In another big real estate-related topic, Spitzer long ago proposed raising the decontrol cap on rent-stabilized apartments, which would have had a huge impact on a wide cross-section Brooklyn tenants and landlords. (This push hadn’t been discussed in many months, though it presumably would have been revived if Democrats gained control of the State Senate.) There’s also the question of how Spitzer’s resignation might affect congestion pricing, which he had reportedly been drafting a bill for. Any other ideas about the potential fallout for Brooklyn?
Spitzer Is Linked to a Sex Ring as Client [NY Times]
Photo by Lindsay Beyerstein.
I’m sure he’s working his way out of criminal charges. That’s what he’s waiting for — he’s not giving up the only leverage he has.
Meanwhile, anyone confirm the blog talk that some of the owners/partners of the call-girl ring live in Brooklyn Heights?
I wouldn’t be so sure that BBP is toast. If spitzer resigns and Paterson supports the park, I don’t see why it doesn’t just keep on going. And even if there’s some time of uncertainty before things get resolved, BBP is a joint City/State project. If the mayor wants to, he could probably advance it through the City side. It’s not like Spitzer was the sole advocate for the park.
So far, this guy has not actually resigned yet…
What is he waiting for? Does he think he is going to pull a Bill Clinton on this one? Unfortunately Billy got away with it becuase it was just a little consentual sodomy on the side.
Elliot actually committed a Crime! Time to walk away buddy, there is no flubbing this one.
His opposition set him up and he took the bait.
Anyone see the pictures of the “Escorts” from the website – Damn!
Brownstoner is toast
Yep, brooklyn bridge park is toast.
Potential fallout for Brooklyn?
I dunno.
Bruno and the Mob have proved again that they control the power at the end of the day.
Same as it ever was…
Spitzer is a bully and a self-righteous, free-market bashing, doubleface.
Today Wall Streeters are celebrating -probably will see a little rally. This guy extorted corporations and left thousands job-less to promote his self-interested agenda.
Typical sh*t talking politician, full of themselves and their BS agenda, good riddance!