BP MARKOWITZ STATEMENT ON NEW YORK CITY BUDGET AND SAVING OF EIGHT BROOKLYN FIREHOUSES

“On this historic day in New York State, I applaud Mayor Bloomberg and his staff at City Hall, Council Speaker Quinn, Finance Chair Recchia and the entire City Council for their leadership in finalizing a balanced, on-time budget that saves 20 firehouses - including eight in Brooklyn - and many of our teachers. This was achieved despite fiscal challenges that seemed insurmountable at times, and I look forward to reviewing details of the spending plan in the coming days to see what other impacts it will have on Brooklyn and City residents.”